Domestic Products
A colleague at work has recently been looking into outdoor clothing companies that make products in the North America vs. almost everyone else that makes then in China. Here’s a list of his favorites –...
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What *is* GoLite Thinking?
A recent comment on my gear list page brought to my attention that the latest Jam (v3) Pack from GoLite is now a whopping 1 lbs 15oz. Erm… aren’t we going the wrong way? Let’s review the progression:...
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5 things to know about Foot Repair
Nothing ruins a backpacking trip more than a foot full of blisters. Whether you’re a traditionalist with heavy leather boots, going the Ultralight way with trail runners, or breaking new ground with...
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Down Beanie
Stumbled across the Black Rock hat the other day… At $59, it’s not the cheapest headwear around, but it sure looks the warmest! For an amazing 0.7 oz (small) it actually beats out my current Mountain...
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Perfect Camera Mount
What’s the secret for travelling ultralight in the wilderness and yet getting awesome high-quality photos? Bring a friend that is even more of a photography geek that you are, and he’ll be passionate...
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Nike Running Sock?
Interesting post on the Verge today, about Nike releasing a running shoe inspired by a Sock. Will be interesting to explore this for backpacking once it hits the shelves…
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