One of the most important doctrines of ultralight backpacking is the principle of multi-use. If an item can be used for more than one purpose, it means carrying less single-use…
Triple Aught Design (TAD) is a brand I became acquainted with several years ago when my husband was teaching nights up in San Francisco. One of his favorite places to…
I don't like carrying around big maps so I'll often print off small, pocket sized maps before hitting the trail. See that box? It's full of them. I'll reuse maps…
Pile o' Maps I am frequently asked about how I go about planning my trips. My outings often take me to terrain that is not frequently visited, so information and…
When it comes to hiking in wet conditions there are two approaches you can take to managing your feet: go with something waterproof and hope your feet stay dry, or…
Coming in at the #1 spot: The Big Agnes Copper Spur 3. Big Agnes Copper Spur 3 This is the second of the two new 2011 purchases to make the list.…
MontBell Gaiters on a hike in Death Valley The $30 I spent on the MontBell Gaiters was one of the best gear purchases I've made.I was introduced to the concept of…
I have an original Neoair that I purchased in 2009 and it made that year's Gear of the Year list. Reviews were mixed - many people felt that the questionable…
Jetboil Sol Ti This is one of my 2011 additions. I go through a lot of cook gear combinations and I think I've finally found the right one (okay, until…