I spent most of August and September on the road, driving clear across the country and back (twice!) with numerous stops along the way. All the while, I basically lived out of my Subaru Outback—a fun albeit brief version of “vanlife” so to speak. The following ten items made up the base of my essential kit and helped to ensure the experience was enjoyable, not merely a slog of driving endless mile after mile.
Similar to what Kelty did with the TraiLogic collection, Swedish company Haglöfs put together a base backpacking kit that includes all the basics you need to hit the trail. Designed more for hut-to-hut type hiking adventures (there is no tent-just a sleeping bag), the kit can easily be upgraded to suit a full backpacking trip.
The arrival of spring signals the start of backpacking season. With a couple of quick…
Ever taken a sleepless camping trip with your dog as she continually tried to crawl on top of or into your sleeping bag each night? Even if you brought along her own nice comfy bed? The BarkerBag promises to make both you and your furry friend happy with a zip on extension for your sleeping bag that enables you to share sleeping quarters but each with your own space.
For as long as most of us can remember, sleeping bags have either been stuffed with down or some form of synthetic insulation. Two friends and wilderness guides from Wisconsin decided there had to be a better form of natural insulation that was sustainable, traceable, and eco-friendly, while not harming any animals in the cultivation process. After much research, the duo settled on llama fleece.
Much like SF based Alite Designs, new brand Ticla is looking to put the fun…
