Gear Index
Sewing with an Awl - 05/16/12 - tips and techniques for sewing with an awl
Gearaphobia - 05/10/12 - fear of not packing enough
Gi Pants - 05/09/12 - Patagonia's do everything pants
Grommets - 05/02/12 - placing our first grommets
46 Days - 04/25/12 - the blogs from Jennifer Pharr Davis' husband, Brew, as he tried to keep her walking to a record
CrunchIt - 04/18/12 - a simple recycling tool used to punch holes in empty fuel canisters
Shoe Kit - 04/11/12 - the products to clean, waterproof and repair
Apollo Lantern - 04/04/12 - the small LED lantern by Black Diamond
Zing - 03/28/12 - MSR's tarp tarp/shelter
The Mountaineering Handbook - 03/14/12 book review of a new school mountaineering text
I Like Your Hat! - 03/07/12 the Dorfman Discovery Boonie Hat wins a new fan
Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe - 2/29/12 a wood working tool
eneloop - 2/22/12 a dependable rechargeable battery
R1 - Patagonia Pullover - 02/15/12 - the classic sweater weight pullover top
100 Favorite North American Climbs - 2/8/12 book review of the soon to be Beckey classic
Nathan LED Safety Strobe Light - 2/1/12 the great led taillight.
Merino Wool Lightweight Crew - 1/25/12 Patagonia's merino wool base layer
Southbound, a Review - 01/18/12 a review of the Barefoot Sisters hiking the AT from Maine to Georgia
Chuckit! Flying Squirrel - 01/11/12 an easy to throw dog toy
No Way Down - 01/04/12 the review of a book detailing the 2008 K2 tragedies
Christmas '11, the Gear - 12/28/11 a summary of the gear Santa brought to us.
Western Mountaineering - Alder - 12/21/11 a great sleeping bag/quilt
Hoka One One - Bondi B - 12/14/11 review of the cushioned running shoe
Stocking Stuffers - '11 - 12/13/11 a few gifts from the REI Health and Safety pages
100 Years Up HIgh - review of the Colorado Mountain Club's first 100 years of history
The Will to Climb - review of Ed Viesturs climbs on Annapurna
Canon Elph 300HS - 11/09/11 the small, quick, point and shoot
Bear Vault - 11/02/11 review of a bear proof container
Kelty Adjustable Tarp Pole - 10/26/11 sturdy tarp poles
Uberlight DrySack - 10/12/11 the lightest dry bag
Ganda Guide - 10/05/11 a great lightweight mountain boot
Goal Zero Sherpa - 09/28/11 a solar powered battery system
Garmin 62s GPS - 09/21/11 a gear review of the popular Garmin model
Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles - 09/14/11 a review of a mountaineering trekking pole
Accidents in North American Mountaineering, 2011 - 09/07/11 a review.
Sportiva Wildcats - 08/31/11 versatile, sticky, trail running shoes.
Summer Gear - 08/26/11 reviewing the gear we used over the summer.
Byer Traveller Lite Hammock - 06/22/11 a lightweight, small, inexpensive hammock.
Ultralight Backpackin' Tips - 06/15/11 a book review on tips for ultralight backpacking.
Lighten Up - 06/08/11 a book review on lightening your backpacking load.
Equinox Tarp - 06/01/11 go lightweight, learn to set a tarp.
Therm-a-Rest Tech Blanket - 05/25/11 a great lightweight blanket.
Jetboil Sol Titanium Stove - 05/18/11 a lightweight, powerhouse.
SmartWool PhD Light Crew Socks - 05/11/11 socks with the maximum cushion and features in a lightweight sock.
Primus Yellowstone Classic Trail Stove - 05/04/11 a great little multi-use stove.
Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe - 04/27/11 the Raven Pro is a good lightweight ice axe.
Action Packer - 04/20/11 the best hard shell storage container.
Critical Mass Bag - 04/13/11 a big messenger bag.
Ultra Shorts - 04/06/11 a great all purpose running short.
Pocket Shower - 03/30/11 a great way to wash the dirt away.
Therm-a-Rest Trail Seat - 03/23/11 a review of the seat pad.
Keen H2 Newport Sandals - 03/16/11 sandals to wear on a walk in water or on land.
Coleman Duel Fuel Stove - 03/09/11 a car camping classic.
Day Pack Equipment List - 03/02/11 what to put in your pack.
Packing Mistake - 02/23/11 the need for a packing list and someone who would follow it.
Soto Pocket Torch - 02/16/11 review of the mighty lighter.
JetBoil Group Cooking System - 02/09/11 testing the Group Systems pot with amazing results
Colorado's Fourteeners, Third Edition - Review - 02/02/11 review of the updated guidebook.
Gulpy - 01/26/11 Gulpy, the dog water bottle.
Mega Light - 01/19/11 review of the tarp/tent.
Winter Stoves - 01/12/11 winter stove tips.
TOPO! Mapping Software - 12/29/10 make your own great maps.
Sticky Rubber - 12/22/10 the best rubber on any shoes.
Patagonia Active Classic Boxers - 12/13/10 the boxer shorts.
Mountaineering Freedom of the Hills - 12/08/10 the bible.
Zojirushi Tuff Sports Vacuum Bottle - 12/01/10 a great thermos.
Patagonia Retro Fleece - 11/24/10 a warm stylish jacket.
REI Stowaway Chair - 11/17/10 a great camping chair.
Fire Ribbon - 11/10/10 an instant fire starter.
Therm-a-Rest DreamTime - 11/03/10 review of the car camping pad.
TNF Cat's Meow - 10/27/10 review of the Cat's Meow sleeping bag.
MSR Titan Mug - 10/20/10 review of the lightweight MSR mug.
Ruff Wear Grip Trex Boots - 10/13/10 a review of dog booties.
Platypus - 10/6/10 a lightweight, flexible water storage solution.
Black Diamond Spot - 9/29/10 a spot on headlamp.
Tectron Deodorizer - 9/22/10 spray for boots and shoes.
Sportiva FC 3.0GTX Boots - 9/15/10 a good boot review.
Toilet Kit - 9/8/10 - pack a toilet kit, you'll be glad you did.
Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX Trail-Running Shoes - 9/1/10 - a great shoe for snowy, rainy, rocky trails.
CamelBak Accessories - 8/25/10 Mods for a bladder.
Noah, a Tarp - 8/18/10 A great, affordable car camping tarp.
Bibler Eldorado - 8/11/10 Review of a mountain tent.
Osprey Talon - 6/11/10 Pack gear review.
Spring Repair Day - 5/17/10 Cleaning and repairing gear.
Base Camp Water Filter - 4/16/10 Testing gravity.
Backcountry Stoves - 3/26/10 Stove test.
Barefoot in the Park - 3/3/10 Fitting boots.
Patagonia’s Nano Puff Pullover - 1/20/10 A mid-layer pull-over.
The GPS Made Me Do It, Honest! - 1/6/10 GPS adventures.
Ho, Ho, Ho, Hoarders Make Good 12/21/09 Sharing gear.
The Perfect Jacket? - 12/11/09 Micro Puff Hooded Jacket.
Hey Canon, You’re on Belay - 10/30/09 Ooops I did it again.
Born to Run, a Review - 10/09/09 Baby, we were born to run.
NeoAir - 9/25/09 A small, light, comfortable pad.
Playing Bike Mechanic - 9/14/09 DIY beginnings.
Pillow Talk - 09/11/09 My fondness to a blue REI Base Camp Pillow.
Snap Shot - 8/28/09 Making myself stop to take pictures.
Guide Books - 08/12/09 A look at Guide Books and route information.
Mega Duty - 6/1/09 Bug proofing the Mega Lite.
Lists - 5/15/09 List help me pack.
Halfway to a Review - 5/13/09 A review of "Halfway to Heaven."
Making it Pure - 5/1/09 A look at a few water filters.
Tarptent - 4/10/09 Our new lightweight tent.
Candle Lanterns - 3/18/09 Missing the flicker of the candle.
Super Bowl - 2/4/09 Camping bowls.
The Fort - 2/2/09 A tent in the backyard.
Gear Heads - 1/28/09 A confession.
Pole Land - 12/19/08 Using trekking poles.
Panther Bicycle - 11/12/08 A sleek black town bicycle.