Darn Tough makes socks that are comfortable, durable, high-performing, and boast a lifetime guarantee and made-in-america tag. The new hunting line from Darn Tough includes four socks: the Micro Crew Cushion, Over-the-Calf Extra Cushion, Boot Sock Full Cushion, and Boot…
I love socks and I hate socks. During the summer, if my feet aren’t stuffed into mountaineering boots or running shoes, I don’t see a lot of need or desire to stifle my little piggies with a pair of socks.…
Grayl produced the GeoPress to “empowers travelers, adventurers, and survivalists to make the world’s sketchiest water sources safe” as Grayl states online. The GeoPress definitely comes with an impressive filter that will remove “99.99% of viruses, 99.9999% of bacteria, 99.9%…
The days of free feet are coming to a close. As my partner calls shoes, the “foot prison” season is upon us. That means the inevitable decision to find the right sock for the right job will come up every…
“Ultralight insulated sleeping pad.” That was the search phrase that started my journey down the rabbit hole of lightweight pads in preparation for a backpacking trip. On paper, the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite was the perfect match: extremely light (12oz), insulated…
I have had one filter system for so long that I jumped at the chance to try a new one – The Grayl Geopress. It was adorned with slick matte colors and rugged design elements that spoke to my inner…
I have been wearing the Darn Tough Lifestyle socks regularly for the last few weeks. I have previously spent most of my time wearing the hiking version of these socks, which I love, so I was excited to try out…
Across a multitude of adventures my pup, Roux, got to wear Ultimate Direction’s simply named Dog Vest. We ran, played in rivers, went climbing, got stormed on, got muddy, and generally had the best times ever as all adventure dogs…
I found the limit of the Therm-a-rest Hyperion 20F Ultralight Sleeping bag and I cannot wait to tell you about my favorite feature! Having carried this bag nearly 300 miles and sleeping over a month in temperatures ranging from 57…
Does anyone else just assume they aren’t going to get restful sleep if it’s not in your regular bed? When I’m backcountry camping (which is often), I just assume I will be tossing and turning throughout the night with that…