The new Suunto Traverse with both GPS and GLONASS support is ready to help you navigate on any hiking or backpacking adventure. With the ability to capture standard performance statistics, phone connectivity, and weather tracking in addition to navigation, the Traverse if your do everything outdoor watch.
A few weeks ago, I wrote about thru-hiking the Israel National Trail. As I am a…
As we backpackers ever endeavor to lighten our loads, many of us have simplified our kitchen kits down to one or two lightweight vessels used for all our cooking and drinking needs. Titanium cups and pots with mug-style handles are not only incredibly lightweight, but are useful for preparing hot meals and beverages directly over a fire or stove and then consuming them from the same cup.
For the third time during my week long trip to Utah, I got caught out in hail, thunder, and lightning that came uncomfortably too close. This particular storm opened up on us in the Uinta Mountains, during a backpacking trip with Gregory Mountain Products to test out the new line of packs and generally decompress in good company after Outdoor Retailer.
MSR’s new WindBoiler stove make use of the radiant burner system from the Reactor stove and adds on a bunch of backpacker friendly features. The new personal cooking system is easy to use, offers quick boil times, and high-efficiency in less than ideal conditions.
For Spring 2015, Sea to Summit is launching a whole new category with a line…
