The Exped FlexMat is a full-size, lightweight, closed-cell foam sleeping pad for outdoor adventures. With an R-value of 1.5, it's a three-season sleeping pad, but can be used in conjunction with an air mattress as part of a four-season setup. It is available in three sizes, XS (51 x 20.5 in / 130 x
Jackery Solar Generator 300 Review
The Jackery Solar Generator 300 is a combination package of the Jackery 300 and a SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel. The Jackery 300 is a 293Wh power bank weighing 7.1 lbs / 3.2 kg with one USB-C port, two USB-A ports, two Type B outlets, and a 12V car port. It's a power bank with enough capacity to
Platypus GravityWorks Water Filter System Review
The Platypus GravityWorks is a gravity-powered water filtration system designed for painless water filtration for individuals or groups. The inline filter connects via plastic tubing between two bags - a clean bag and a dirty bag. These bags come in three sizes, 2L, 4L, and 6L. You fill one bag
Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody Review
The Patagonia Micro Puff is a lightweight synthetic hoody that weighs 9.3 oz / 264 g with 2.29 oz / 65 g or Patagonia's PlumaFill - 100% recycled polyester. The hooded Micro Puff (there's a version without a hood as well) has four pockets. two zippered handwarmer pockets and two interior drop
Patagonia Guidewater Backpack Review
The Patagonia Guidewater Backpack is a fully submersible 29-liter backpack with an IPX7 rating and is made from 100% recycled nylon. It has a large interior compartment with an interior stretch pocket, a modular zippered pocket (which can be attached to the inside or outside of the pack), an
NEMO Stargaze Recliner Luxury Chair Review
The NEMO Stargaze Recliner Luxury Chair is the first-ever swinging and reclining camp chair that's designed for stability, comfort, and (somewhat surprisingly) compactness in mind. At 6.31 lb / 2.863 kg, it's not a backpacking chair (unless you are willing to sacrifice pack comfort for at-camp
Ombraz Armless Sunglasses Review
The Ombraz Armless Sunglasses (pronounced ohm-bruhz) are a fresh take on sunglasses eliminating their glasses' arms in favor of a built-in nylon cord. The idea is simple - the arms of your sunglasses are useless and more a liability than an asset. But are they? I've struggled in the past wearing
Ombraz Leggero Sunglasses Review
I previously published a review of Ombraz armless sunglasses, but I've decided to give them another go since the Leggero and Dolomite models are now available in larger frame sizes that no longer look strange when put on my larger-than-average head. Ombraz (pronounced ohm-bruhz) are designed with
Patagonia Baggies Shorts Review
The Patagonia Baggies are a lightweight pair of shorts that can be used casually, hiking, biking, water sporting, or really anything that doesn't require any specific legwear. The Baggies are available in a 5" and 7" inseam, but there's also a 2.5" version for women and children's versions as well.