Anyone who has followed along with me has seen a kifaru logo on plenty of my gear, especially my packs. I did have a small lapse to test out another pack and was left disappointed. Around the time it came to sell off the failed test the new muskeg bags and frames were released. I... Continue Reading →
Sitka Kelvin Active Review
The Kelvin active is by no means a "new" product, but if you havent put hands on it yet you are doing yourself no favors! Maybe I am a touch late to the praise party but I'm showing up regardless. First thing to highlight here in my opinion however is the name of the product,... Continue Reading →
Luxe Hexpeak review
In my hunt for a budget friendly AND lightweight floorless shelter I stumbled across a product that no one seemed to have much info on. The Luxe Hiking Gear Hexpeak Tipi. For an advertised weight of 23.2 oz for the outer tent and a spacious floor plan I was very interested, considering the price for... Continue Reading →
Stone glacier sky 5900 review
A while back I mentioned my plan to swap my back pack and try something different, I ended up with a stone glacier sky 5900 attached to an x curve frame. I put about a year into this pack and have actually moved on to try out another pack just recently but I wanted to... Continue Reading →
Backpack unload
Did a 16+ mile round trip overnighter during memorial day weekend and decided to do a backpack unload video. Unfortunately that sound quality was off but I'm going to do a quick write up on the gear that came out since it was hard to hear. First off my spotter is sitting out since I... Continue Reading →
Get it off your chest!
If you ever drop your pack for a stalk (I'm not encouraging this!), head out for the day on just a quick hike or go through a 3d course you may find yourself lacking some neccesities.... Unless you can pull it right off your chest! I run an Alaska guide creations bino harness, Im not... Continue Reading →
Multiple firsts
Last week I headed down to the bookcliffs with a truck full of new gear to test out. I didn't make it to my planned parking spot due to snow drifts and mud, it was pitch black when I had to turn around and come up with a new plan and the weather was turning... Continue Reading →
Hennesy hammock initial impression and Exped foot note
The hammock and pad showed up a while ago and I quickly spent a night setting up, adjusting and then sleeping in it. Let me highlight the fact that it was a single day thus an initial impression and not a full review. This also isn't my first hammock, I've spent a lot of leisure... Continue Reading →