When you want to build a house, you hire an architect. When you want to design an airplane, you get an aeronautical engineer. It only makes sense that if you want the best backpack possible for adventure racing, you go to the best adventure racer ever. With three Eco-Challenge wins, five Primal Quest titles, and … Read more
Living in Texas, where we’ve already had more than a dozen days of triple-digit heat y this year, we’re always looking for gear that performs well in warmer temperatures. After all, it isn’t much fun to be uncomfortable in extremely hot and dry weather. In fact, while most of the U.S. is just getting their … Read more
Trek Fuel EX 5 Mountain Bike:A couple of summers back I purchased a new road bike, the first I had owned in a number of years, and began getting reacquainted with my love for the speed and agility that comes with road cycling. After just a few rides I remembered how much fun it was … 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
I have a confession to make. I have a really bad habit when I travel. One that I am reluctant to share. It seems, almost without fail, I always end up leaving a piece of gear behind at the places I visit, and invariably, it tends to be my headlamp. Don’t ask me why, it … Read more
While gathering all my gear and preparing for my recent trip to Nepal I came to the conclusion that I was going to need a new pack. My trust 50L pack was coming up just a bit on the small side, and my 95L expedition pack seemed like overkill. With that in mind, I set … Read more
A first aid kit, much like car insurance, is one of those things that we buy and hope we never have to use. It’s one of those 10 essential items that we should always have in our pack when we head out on the trail, and yet, it’s one of the items that gets the … Read more
In recent months I’ve been in search of the Holy Grail of daypacks. Something that I can use for travel, everyday use, and on the trail as well. Sure, I have several excellent backpacks in my gear closet already, but none of them were versatile enough to pull off what I needed, and they were … Read more
Backpacker has put together six reviews on bargain backpacks for those who don’t have deep pockets, but don’t want to compromise quality on their weekend getaways. The reviews are quick and to the point, and convey the message nicely. Each of the packs are rated on a scale of one to five, with five being … Read more
Everyone’s favorite gear pundit, The Gear Junkie, has gotten in on the end of the year list making action that has been so popular over the past few weeks. This time he’s offering up his Top 10 Gear of the Year Awards for 2007. As you would expect, the list has some unique and interesting … Read more
