Trail Guides, Gear Reviews, and Backpacking Tips
UPDATED (November 25, 2024) As many folks will be aware, the Black Friday Sales season is now in full swing. This is a great opportunity to save on any wishlist backpacking gear you may have been thinking about during 2024. Read More …
I always opt for zip neck base layers over the non-zip variety. Why? In a word – versatility. In two words – temperature management. Over the course of a hiking day, weather conditions and exertion levels may vary considerably. A Read More …
Your hands, head, and feet constitute your body’s initial warning system when temperatures start dropping. Due to their high surface area to mass ratio, these are the places that you are likely to feel the cold first. You may be decked Read More …
This is the gear list from my recent traverse of southwest Tasmania’s Arthur Range. Driving rain, high winds and temps just above freezing (dipping below at night) were the order of the day. In regards to possible tweaks I would Read More …