Gear Reviews

I am not a beast of burden. Over the years, I have reduced my pack-weight, ruthlessly. As a matter of fact, after every trip, I force myself to remove something from my pack, so as to not bring it on a future outing. This after many seasons of carrying ridiculous loads on my back and … Read moreSnow Peak Gigapower Stove

  When the energy level dies down a bit, on the boat, or around the campfire, I sometimes kickstart the conversation by asking this question. “What is the Best Wilderness Survival Knife”? … but before I ask this question, I make sure I have a Plan B. The action heats up quickly, especially if a … Read moreBest Wilderness Survival Knife-the Morakniv Companion

  I spend a lot of my free time in the outdoors. Over the years, I’ve purchased and used, all shape and type of tool, gear, and equipment that I thought could be useful in improving my outdoor experience and making it safer. I say, with bias and prejudice, that the LifeStraw is at the … Read moreLifeStraw water filter Review

I’m old enough to remember when the only headlamps out there were used by miners. My first high-tech “light-in-the-dark” that I used on a camping trip was a small Maglite that I still own to this day. Before headlamps became popular, we’d stick these metal objects in our mouth and hold them with our teeth. … Read moreBlack Diamond Storm Headlamp-one tough cookie

Product Overview The Leatherman Wave + is arguably the best multi-tool on the market today. It has been updated with premium replaceable wire cutters to tackle the tough jobs and keep this multi-tool at the top of my list. This International best-seller is made in Oregon, USA. A well thought out tool, it operates exactly like a pocket … Read moreThe Leatherman Wave + Review-The Best Multi-Tool