Going Prepared

I get e-mails on a regular basis asking when my store will have the Sparky knife back in stock. The original maker did a great job on the first batch, but got caught up with work at his day job, … Continued

I’ve long been a fan of the REI multitowel thanks to its light weight, comfort compared to other camping oriented towels, and great performance. REI claims that you can wring out something like 90% of the water, meaning that you … Continued

Let’s discuss some scenarios. I am married, so every hike we go on, we will need at least two hydration packs. Most of our friends are as prepared as a fat kid at a marathon, so if we go with … Continued

I was snooping around Gear Talk today and saw a write up about the Stick Pic, an intriguing solution to a common hiker problem. How often do you get to a summit and want to take a portrait with you … Continued