Looking to up the gourmet level of your trail side cooking, Jetboil adds the Genesis base camp system that enables you to quickly whip up virtually any type of meal. The two burner system folds open so you can fry on one side while boiling on the other, all with exceptional simmer control.
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 Spring 2015, Sea to Summit is launching a whole new category with a line…
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.
As with many outdoor products, the trend in backpacking tents is to go as minimalist…
I just returned from a multi-sport adventure week in the Northeast. Days of rainy and muddy mountain biking in Vermont followed by a few days of hiking across the Presidential Range in New Hampshire, meant my Mountain Hardwear Super Light Plasmic Jacket was an integral part of my daily gear lineup.
