When you live deep in the heart of Texas you really only have two seasons. You have the comfortably warm days between November and May, and then you have the blast furnace known as summer that runs June through October when the mercury rises to 100ºF (38ºC) and pretty much stays there for weeks on … Read more
The North Face week continues here on the Adventure Blog with a new gear review today. On Monday, I shared my thoughts on the company’s Runners Gloves and Pass Through Beanie and yesterday I posted my review of their excellent Flashdry Crew Neck Baselayer. Today I share my feelings about another great piece of performance … Read more
A few weeks back I received an excellent care package from my friends at The North Face. Inside the box was a sampling of the company’s great products for a variety of activities. Over the course of this week, I will be sharing some thoughts and reviews on each of these products, starting today with … Read more
One of the most innovative and groundbreaking products that I saw at the Summer Outdoor Retailer show this past August was not a backpack, pair of boots or any other kind of gear in the traditional sense. It was instead the amazing new water resistant down from DownTek, a product that goes into other outdoor … Read more
efore I start my review of the Mountain Hardwear Jovian Jacket, I have a disclaimer that I must get out. I’m a big fan of Mountain Hardwear gear. I mean a BIG fan. I have several pieces of their gear in my closet, and it has always performed above and beyond my expectations when I’ve needed it most. I’ve … Read more
Like most gear from Mountain Hardwear, the Phantom 0 Degree sleeping bag will immediately impress you with its quality and style. It is a lightweight, high quality offering that will keep you plenty warm in inclement weather without filling your pack or weighing you down on the trail. The Phantom clocks in at just 2 … Read more