by Steve Jones | Oct 17, 2024 | Equipment Review |
I have used the Spot 350 a lot and it is time to look for a new headlamp. These two headlamps have a lot of features but I find the usage to be clunky. I have accidentally touched the side of the lamp and have it flash to extra bright too many times. When I the...
by Steve Jones | Mar 27, 2024 | Equipment Review |
I bought these LOKSAK OpSak odor proof bags last year and took one of these bags on a recent trip. The bag had never been used before and the seal separated from the bag and totally failed the second time I closed it. I looked at the warranty and it is only for 45...
by Steve Jones | Feb 2, 2019 | Equipment Review |
Review: February 2, 2019, July 17, 2021, September 1, 2024I’ve used this water filter for 4 years and had another one that I had used for a couple of years until it froze on a trip in Yosemite. I had left my filter outside during the night. Due to the microfiber...
by Steve Jones | Jan 28, 2019 | Equipment Review |
Review: January 28, 2019 Usage ConsiderationsIf you add powders or drink things other than water then this may not be the system for you. If you want simplicity, light weight, and ease of use then you should use the 3 liter Platypus Hoser. WeightThis system...
by Steve Jones | Jun 23, 2016 | Equipment Review |
Review – Jun 22, 2016 I love these snowshoes, despite their price. This is the tenth winter I’ve used them and they are holding up well. The winter season is ending so look for these snowshoes on clearance. These snowshoes come in two sizes, 22 and 25...
by Steve Jones | Jun 22, 2016 | Equipment Review |
Review – June 21, 2016 Performance Comparison If you are considering buying your first pair of trekking poles or if you only had short distances with your poles then you can probably skip this review. If you hike long distances and you had trekking poles before...
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