Olloclip 4-in-1 Lens for iPhone 5/5s Review
When I hike, it’s typically an experience in immersion, as I try to breath in my surroundings more so than capture them for reminiscing at[Read More…]
Articles by: Brad Weiser
Deuce of Spades Backpacking Trowel Review
I’m a skeptic. I assume it’s the nature of my German roots. So when someone tells me they have a trowel that will win[Read More…]
Osprey Exos 48 Pack Review
With the new rendition of the Osprey Exos 48, Osprey must have been putting some serious investment into their Research and Development. Out of the box,[Read More…]
Vasque Snowburbans – Winter Season Preview
The Vasque Snowburbans are designed primarily for cold weather use. They also have some neat features that set them apart as a superior snowshoe-specific boot.
GSI Outdoors Infinity Backpacker Mug
The GSI Outdoors Infinity Backpacker Mug is a single wall plastic option with an insulating wrap (cozee) like. It is ridiculously lighter than any of my other options at 3.42 ounces and the flexible woven handle is both effective and convenient as you can hook it to almost anything and it folds down for storability.
Keen Bryce Mid Boot Review
I found the Keen Bryce to be a good dayhiker in wet conditions or grippy alternative during a nice rock scramble with its soft fit and extra sole contact. However, the inability to shed mud was frustrating and given how quickly the leather spread out and the soft nature of the sole, I have questions as to the longevity of the shoe.
Victory Cross Country 60L Pack
I was really excited to give this pack a try and have it replace my 80L bag as my week long bag as I continuously try and reduce weight: “Durable fabrics, 60L size, 1.45 pounds, etc”. These were all things that were right in line with what I was looking for in a week to week pack.
Vasque Bitterroot GTX gear review
Upon first inspection, the Bitterroot is a brutish mass of Vibram outsole and smooth leather upper that feels amazingly supple for being just out of the box. I expected a more rigid pliability that would need weeks of breaking in. However, I was headed to the trail for a weekend of 20+ Appalachian Trail miles in two weeks and I needed those boots to go along so the soft feel was a positive sign.
Nemo Meta 2 Person
I embrace the idea of carrying gear that has multi-task capability. A jacket or vest is my sleep pillow, my Therm-a-rest is both dinner seat and then insulation layer while sleeping, and a small Zip-loc of paper towels is dish cleaner, toilet paper and emergency tinder. So when I found a tent that allowed me to use my trekking poles to pitch it, I had to give it a try.
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