In the search for good gear, more than anything we trust our friends. Even better if they’re family! My brother-in-law has had his Katadyn Hiker for some time now and so I asked him to write me a review of it. Here it is and it definitely looks like something …

The bane of many a solo-hiker that buys his snowpeak 600 or 700 is that most alcohol stoves no longer work well with such a small pot!  Never fear, you can now save more grams and more money with this DIY… WARNING: It may leave you slightly more caffeinated! It’s …

Well, Unfortunately it seems as though the previous winners either forgot our URL or didn’t want the prizes. (This can be remedied by subscribing to us via feedburner on the right, liking our facebook channel or following us on twitter). We want to get this out before the end of …

I like to get my hands on survival books and so the first on my list was the SAS Survival Handbook. I was gifted a copy by my brother-in-law and his wife (thanks G&T) and started to work reading it. Well, I’ve read through it finally and it’s time for …

Well, using Random.Org we have chosen the winners of the flashlight and hat. A special thanks again to John Deere and their promotion of the Open Air, Open Road Green Fever Giveaway. Click the link to find out more on how to win their giveaway. Thanks to everyone for your …

It’s winter and more than any time of year you need to be prepared for emergencies. A piece of gear you shouldn’t be without is a flashlight. I’d been eyeing a dynamo powered flashlight for a while and dropped the money on one by Etón corp. I’ve been aware of …

A few months back I entered to win my choice of gear up to a $150 value on one of Sierra Trading Post‘s 25th Anniversary giveaways (@sierratp on twitter). I had been looking for a down sleeping bag and when I saw the specs on the Vaude Ice Peak 150 …

Jason Klass’ Setup For about three years I took Japanese lessons in high school. I would have kept going but there weren’t enough students. We dabbled in culture as well as the language, but they never told me about Tenkara fly fishing.  I’ve been intrigued with the simplicity and effectiveness …

While I’m sure all of us are enjoying the cold and snow, but there’s probably a part of us looking forward to getting outside without the bulk of winter layers. Maybe it’s hitting the road in that yet to be owned airstream trailer or maybe just relaxing in your awesomely …

Well, as the temperature drops, you’ve probably been thinking about getting your hands on some great new gear to keep you warm and get you back out into the outdoors. Never fear, one of the best recognized brands (Gore-Tex®) is offering a selection of North Face, Arc’Teryx, Patagonia or Marmot …

Well it’s winter time and it’s getting dark early. It’s time to retire to the shop/work bench and get busy on those projects that you’ve been wanting to try.  In spring I posted an article about working with Helle knife blanks and it’s about time for a follow up. I …

Well Black Friday has come and I saved a ton… by not buying anything. It may just be me, but the thought of pushing my nose into the armpits of someone that spent the last week camping outside the store just doesn’t impress me… Even if I lost out on …