Posts Tagged: Outdoor Gear
Osprey Porter 46 Bag Review
Review by Product: • Osprey Porter 46 (company site) • What's Good: • Simple Design, Solidly Built, Carry-on Size, Accessibility, Carrying Options • What's Bad: • Shoulder Strap Not Included • I have been searching for the ultimate carry-on bag for general travel for a while now. I wasn’t …
Exped Hummingbird Sleeping Bag Review
Review by Product: • Exped Hummingbird (company site) • What's Good: • Extremely Light, Durable Shell, Comfortable, Plenty of Room, Built-in Stuff Sack • What's Bad: • Zipper end hits you in the face (Fixed in new model), Velcro closure of inside pocket can scratch you, not as warm as rated …
WaterField Designs Vertigo Laptop Bag
Review by Product: • WaterField Designs Vertigo Laptop Bag (company site) • What's Good: • Compact, tough, made by a great company. • What's Bad: • Premium price, mediocre laptop protection. • Last spring, the nice people at WaterField, here in San Francisco, emailed me and asked if I'd like to …
Therm-a-Rest ProLite 3 Sleeping Pad Review
Review by Product: • Therm-A-Rest Prolite3 (company site) • What's Good: • Light, Packs Small, Adequate Padding • What's Bad: • Lightweight Fabric, Does not Include a Storage Sack by Default • For the past few years I’ve been using an MEC Apogee Long as my de facto sleeping pad. While the Apogee …
MSR Zoid 1 Tent Review
Review by Product: • MSR Zoid 1 Tent (company site) • What's Good: • Interior Size, Weatherproof, Weight • What's Bad: • Pegs, Interior Pockets • Over the past few years I’ve relied solely on my trusty Meteor Light for my camping & tenting needs. The Meteor Light is a great two-person tent, but …
Petzl Tikka Plus Headlamp Review
Review by Product: • Petzl Tikka PLus (company site) • What's Good: • Battery Life, Multiple Settings, Adjustable Angle, Weight • What's Bad: • Not as bright as newer high power LEDs • I bought my Tikka Plus Headlamp back in 2004, since then it has been my sole headlamp for camping and …
MEC Brio 70 Backpack Review
Review by Product: • MEC Brio 70 Backpack (company site) • What's Good: • Value (only $109.00 Canadian!),Ruggedness, Streamlined • What's Bad: • Hip belt padding, No water bladder compartment • For the past three years I’ve relied on my MEC Brio 70 (long – sage) to climb mountains, travel …
MEC Lowrider Paddling Booties (Unisex) Review
Review by Product: • MEC Lowrider Paddling Booties (Unisex) (company site) • What's Good: • Value (only $18.00 Canadian!), Grip, Durability, Warmth • What's Bad: • Pull tab on the heel should be a loop • While backpacking would be my outdoor activity of choice kayaking is a strong second. Living …
Sup'air Evo Modular Review
Review by Product: • Sup'air Evo Modular (company site) • What's Good: • Comfy, durable, offers good protection, multiple configurations. • What's Bad: • Nothing yet. • When I'm not playing the bagpipes, or racing cars, I like to paraglide... to relax. If conditions are good, chances are you …
BearVault BV300 Review
Review by Product: • BearVault BV300 (company site) • What's Good: • Black and Grizzly Certified, Great Seat, Water Proof, See-Through • What's Bad: • Lid Lip Catches on Safety Latch, Scratches • Last year I had the pleasure of using two BearVaults for a few shorter trips in the summer. I posted …