backpacking gear Backpacking First Aid Kit – What To Look For in a Good Kit 7 years ago A good, serviceable backpacking first aid kit and the basic knowledge of how to use it are essential gear and… Solo Stove Bonfire – Efficient Wood Burning Fire Pit Launched on Kickstarter 8 years ago If you're not already familiar with Solo Stove, they became well known for the popular efficient, eco-wood burning, Solo Stove Campfire for… Sawyer Water Filter Review – Testing Out the Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter 8 years ago A short backpacking excursion to Bear Lake in Emigrant Wilderness afforded my buddy Wade and I a chance to properly do… Best Sleeping Pad for Backpacking and a Good Night’s Rest 8 years ago If you’re like me, you’ve been sleeping in tents for years without so much as a thought to how comfortable… Luci Lantern Review – Solar LED Lantern Tested 8 years ago Remember the days when providing enough light at night in the undeveloped outdoors meant using a fuel-based, mantle camping lantern?… What’s the Best Backpacking Backpack? 8 years ago Aside from your boots, you probably won’t find a more important factor of your hiking experience than your backpack. Choosing… Crank Utility Caribiner by Techknew 8 years ago Here's a handy new tool developed by Techknew, called the Crank Carabiner that's been recently launched on Kickstarter. It's essentially… Best Trekking Poles for Backpacking 8 years ago If you’re a strong hiker who is just going out for a day hike, you may or may not choose… The Best Backpacking Rain Jacket 8 years ago When you’re out there on the trail, you will inevitably encounter some not-so-optimal weather. Whether it’s wind, rain, snow, sleet,… How to Choose a Backpacking Sleeping Pad 8 years ago In this video by Sierra Trading Post, John gives a great review of the general different types of sleeping pads… Best Backpacking Water Filter: 4 Water Purification Gadgets 9 years ago So you're planning a backpacking trip and need some new gear for water purification. Only one question remains - what's the best… Mindshift Gear Multi-Mount Camera Holster 9 years ago Those of you whom both backpack and find photography as a passion know it can a real pain when your… Internal Vs External Frame Backpacks 9 years ago External vs. Internal Frame Backpacks Below, Ryestudios discusses the different aspects of internal vs external frame backpacks. The two backpacks… Biolite Base Camp Stove 9 years ago The Biolite Base Camp Stove has been around for a little while now. What's unique about itis that it's a self-contained wood-fire… Therm-a-Rest® Neoair™ Xlite™ 10 years ago Simply put, this isn't your daddy's Thermarest! I had a chance to try one of these Neolite Xlite pads out,… 5 Cool, Portable Eco-Power Sources for Backpacking 10 years ago Plan on going on an extended trek in the backcountry? Advancements in technology, both in renewable energy, as well as…