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SOG Ranger 12 Backpack | Quick Look
The SOG Ranger 12L has the makings of a great go-bag. When building a go-bag you want a pack that is lightweight, durable, and easy to move with. In a situation that calls for you to use your go-bag to get home may require you to move through tight spaces, maneuver over obstacles and carry […]
INOV-8 ROCLITE 286 GTX TRAIL BOOT REVIEW
First off, I wanted to thank my bro Clayton for getting these boots for me, and I want to thank INOV-8 as well for sending us three pairs of boots and shoes to rate. So, let’s get into talking about this boot. In the short YouTube video I did a quick assessment of the boot […]
These Boots Are Made For Hiking (And Your Feet Will Thank You)
We’ve heard it for years: Don’t scrimp on your hiking boots. We’ll start with the facts. Each human foot has a whopping 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles and tendons. Knowing this, it’s no surprise that a quality shoe is a vital piece of gear in any hiker’s closet. After all, our […]
5 Reasons Why I Stopped Hiking in Tennis Shoes
Meet GORE-TEX® Products fan Tyler Norris. For those who know him personally, the mountains are more often his home than the residence he pays rent for. We asked him to walk through his experience with tennis shoes, and why he made the switch to hiking boots. A couple weeks ago I read an article titled […]
CAMPING CATAWBA FALLS
Whether you’re looking for a scenic relaxing get-away or an ass kicking hike and adventure, Western North Carolina’s Catawba Falls are the perfect spot to set up camp and take a break from the mundane. Set up camp with just the essentials for a perfect weekend! Catawba Falls is one of Western North Carolina’s exceptional Blue […]
THE CASE FOR HIKING SHOES OVER BOOTS
Imagine, for a moment, that you are deep in the mountains and far from your destination. Your “water proof” boots are saturated with water, you are nearing exhaustion, the path before you is a minefield of roots and rocks, and you have no provisions to make camp. This scenario is what I faced in 2012 […]
Hill People Gear: Tarahumara Pack
Hill People Gear offers some truly unique designs.Designs that I haven’t seen before. Their line up is, as they say “just complex enough to solve the problem, but no more”. We recently had a chance to field test one of their day packs. The pack we reviewed is known as the Tarahumara ($120). It’s a […]
Merrell Moab Ventilator Hiking Shoe: First Impressions
The Merrell Moab Ventilator Hiking Shoe is constructed of breathable material that makes it extremely comfortable to wear. On hot and dry trails, these shoes will keep your feet dry and cool. When wading through water while canyoneering or portaging a canoe, they drain and dry much more quickly than competitors’ brands. Their traction on dry rock and gravel is excellent, and […]
Asolo Fugitive GTX Boots: Review
The Asolo Fugitive GTX boots are good-looking, waterproof, and offer over-the-ankle support for those aggressive adventures. So if you’re looking for a boot for your next trek—be it a quick day hike, a trip to Everest Base Camp, or a mountain adventure—the Fugitive will get you there. Colors: Black/Gunmetal, Gray/Black/Mandarin, Wool/Black (reviewed here) Sizes available: All standard and […]