I enjoy weeklong excursions in the wilderness as much as the next guy, but that’s not an option when you lead a busy life. I know, I know, I hear you already: “But Rodney, the point of going on a long trip in the wild is to escape the hustle and bustle.” Well, yes, you […]
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Rad on Gear: Discovering Cotopaxi backpacks in the wild
If you really want to know what gear works in the real world, there’s not better way to find out than to ask the folks that are really using it. In this episode of Rad on Gear, Rad bumps into a family hitting the trails together and talks to them about their Cotopaxi backpack to […]
Deuter ACT Lite 65+10 Backpack
Now that summer is upon us, the desire to get outdoors and enjoy nature is high on my list. Hiking, backpacking and camping are all things my family enjoys. And when German backpack manufacturer Deuter asks me to review their ACT Lite, I jump at the opportunity. Having carried my weight in the Ranger Regiment, […]
Gear Revisited: Hill People Gear Connor
The Hill People Gear Connor has been my day hiking pack since I reviewed it late last year. Reference my first impressions post for features and more pictures. Yes, I know I didn’t post a follow-up review on it. The initial post was more detailed than a typical “first look” would be and my view of […]