You had a great trip: 3, 4, 10 days out and about getting wet, muddy, wet again, dry with caked mud or dust – normal life on the trail. All that use and abuse (which is exactly what gear is made for) comes with a price tag: it can really ruin your gear. Taking care […]
The best way to buy your outdoor gear
Outdoor gear is a big part of going outdoors and the more technical the activity, the more gear you need. If you you’ve been going hiking, climbing, running or mountaineering for a few years, you know that over time your gear desires just get bigger, not smaller. Personally, I’m a huge gear head, maybe even […]
Conditions to consider when creating your gear list
Gear lists are a very fluid thing – they change and adapt for every single outdoor adventure. Even if you went to the same place last year, your fitness might be slightly different, or this year is colder/warmer/wetter. It is vital to keep your pre-adventure checklists adapted to the upcoming trip. Or in other words: […]