When I first started using the Katadyn BeFree I thought to myself, "By the beard of Zeus! This thing is absolutely amazing. I can't understand how it hasn't already driven all other lightweight water filters out of business. What was I doing not using this thing before?" However, after a month of
Bluffworks Meridian Dress Shirt Review
The Bluffworks Meridian Dress Shirt appeared an unlikely candidate for someone like me, but after months of wear it has cemented itself in my pack as my (professional) hiking (and traveling) shirt of choice. I gave the Meridian a chance because I am such a big fan of Bluffwork's other products
SANDMARC Pole (Compact Edition) & Carbon Grip Review
The SANDMARC Pole (Compact Edition) and the SANDMARC Carbon Grip are GoPro accessories that make taking pictures of myself (and of other things) a little bit easier. I know, an "action cam pole" is really just a fancy name for a selfie stick, but to be honest, sometimes it comes in handy -
Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Platinum Tent Review
The Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Platinum is a lightweight, freestanding, two-person backpacking tent that's for anyone willing to spend $600 on their miniature house for the outdoors (or as I like to call it, my palace). I got this tent just before my Continental Divide Trail thru-hike and have spent
Bluffworks Gramercy Blazer Review
Getting excited about a new product from a company is not something that I typically find myself doing, but in the case of Bluffworks I've made an exception. I've already reviewed both their Original Travel Pants and their Chino Pants, and if you've read said reivews, then you know where this is
Bluffworks Chino Pants Review
Pants. They cover your legs and provide a level of modesty suitable for most formal events and occasions where revealing one's leg skin would not be very appropriate (or for just hiding your awesome and/or regrettable tattoos). Long did I scour the globe and the internets for the perfect pair of
Bluffworks Travel Pants Review
Prior to departing for an open-ended jaunt around the Europe, I realized that my backpack lacked a pair of pants suitable for my intended adventure. If hiking the Pacific Crest Trail had taught me anything it was that just because you can bring something with you, it doesn't mean you should