Thermarest Neoair Uberlite Sleeping Pad review – Super Fast and Uberlite Abbey Gottinger The first thing I want to mention about the Thermarest Neoair Uberlite sleeping pad is how FAST it inflates. My former backpacking sleeping bag was not only three times as big but took so much effort to blow up. I would sometimes feel dizzy.
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Thermarest Hyperion 20 Sleeping Bag – Incredible Ultralight 900 Fill Down Abbey Gottinger I got to take the Thermarest Hyperion 20 Sleeping Bag out for a whirl last week near Mesa Verde National Park. The first thing I noticed about the Hyperion 20F/-6C was its weight and compact size. Thermarest Hyperion 20 Sleeping Bag review My recent 26-mile
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Adventure Wagon Sprinter Van Build Review – 2020 Mercedes Sprinter 144 Are you vanlife curious? Want to see what a Sprinter van build can look like, and how the gear works? Then check this video out! I am an avid tent and roof top tent camper, so I approach this Adventure Wagon Sprinter van build out in simple terms. No
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Mystery Ranch Mission Stuffel and Zoid Cube Review – Keep your gear organized The Mystery Ranch Mission Stuffel and Zoid Cube system plays well with organizing gear. The Mission Stuffel packs into its own side pocket when not in use. I used the different sizes of Zoid cubes to organize gear for backpacking, camping, dogs, clothes, and food. Previously, this
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Mystery Ranch Bridger 55 Andrew Piotrowski Recently I tested out the Mystery Ranch Bridger 55 Pack. When it comes to modern backpacking packs there seem to be two clear design platforms that take very opposite approaches. There is the minimalist “throw everything in one pocket Ultra-Light” platforms on one side and on the other side of the spectrum are the super
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Patagonia Disperser Roll Top 40 – Mostly Waterproof Adventure pack Drew Thayer The Patagonia Disperser Roll Top 40 water-resistant pack was released in 2021 aimed at fly fishing enthusiasts. Most of my fly fishing is done with just a fanny pack, but a burly, mostly-waterproof 40-liter pack has come in handy for a variety of activities, especially skiing. Patagonia Disperser Roll-Top Pack
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