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Posted in Gear Reviews, Outdoor Gear on Feb 1st, 2012
Don’t you hate it when you find a really great product that you’d buy again and again but the manufacturer discontinues it? Well, that’s the case with the Boy’s Tagori shoe made by Columbia.
My son loved his first pair of Tagoris so much that, even though he had a brand new pair of TNFs, he [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews, Outdoor Gear on Jan 28th, 2012
Main Review:
The Therm-a-rest Neo Air - Fast & Light series is one of the lightest, smallest sleeping pads on the market currently and is one of the newest additions to my pack list. I recently bought the (small) Therm-a-Rest Neo Air and rolled, it’s a mere 9×3 inches and weighs only 9oz. I’ve owned 4 [...]
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Gear Reviews, Hikes, Outdoor Gear on Jan 7th, 2012
Here is an updated version on my backpack-pack list from Nov 3rd, 2010:
Category
Brand
Model
Weight
Backpack
Osprey
Exos 46
1 lb 10 oz
Shelter
The North Face
Tephra 22
4 lbs 13 oz
Sleeping Bag
REI
Mummy Bag
1 lb 7 oz
Compression Sack
Alps Mountaineering
(small)Compression Sack
Unknown
Sleeping Pad
Thermorest
Neo Air (S)
9 oz
Dehydrated Food
Mountain House
N/A
4 oz per pouch
Stove
MSR
Pocket Rocket
3 oz
Utensils
Snow Peak
Titanium Short Spork
.5 oz
Cooking Mug
Snow Peak
Titanium Single Wall Cup 600
2.8 oz
Water
Camelbak 50oz
Bladder
1 lb [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews, Kayaking, Outdoor Gear, Paddling on Dec 27th, 2011
My wife and I have used the Aqua-Bound Sting Ray kayak paddles for more than four years now with our two person recreation kayak. One thing that stands out is how durable they are. Needless to say they are still going strong and I’m sure we will be using these for years to come! In addition [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews, Kayaking, Outdoor Gear, Paddling on Dec 12th, 2011
Harmony Clearwater TTD Spray Skirt
I bought the Harmony Clearwater TTD Spray Skirt last spring through Backcountry.com because it came recommended as a good fit for use with my crossover kayak - a LiquidLogic Remix XP9 but it didn’t take long to realize that although it is a decent product its not going to cut it [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews, Outdoor Gear on Dec 10th, 2011
Josh Headley Softshell Jacket
Hooded Softshell from Moosejaw.
Moosejaw’s Josh Headley Softshell Jacket is a combination of 86% Poly/14% spandex exterior and a bonded crushed fleece interior great for all kinds of outdoor activities. It has a water repellent coating that’s extremely durable stopping wind, water and snow in its tracks while still remaining light and [...]
Posted in Outdoor Gear, Snowboarding on Nov 28th, 2011
Here are a few of the best hand-picked deals on outdoor apparel & gear for Cyber Monday!
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Posted in Outdoor Gear on Nov 25th, 2011
Here is a list of Black Friday Deals on outdoor gear from some of our favorite retailers in the Southeast! There is still time!:
Noc.com Nantahala Outdoor Center
PeterGlenn.com
REI.com
RockCreek.com
Posted in Outdoor Gear, Snowboarding on Nov 25th, 2011
Posted in Backpacking, Camping, Georgia Waterfalls, Hikes, Outdoor Gear on Nov 24th, 2011
The kids and I did a weekend backpacking trip in the Raven Cliffs Wilderness this year and had a great trip. I remembered this being one of my favorite sections along the Appalachian Trail in Georgia so I thought it’d be nice to show it to the kids.
If you are in the area, I highly [...]
