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Recent Accessory Reviews

Brunton Lite Tech Monocular

Small, lightweigh little monocular fits easily on your belt or pack with the included carry case. Great for getting a little closer to nature without the bulk of binoculars. As a member of another website, I am given products to test from time to time in exchange for a review. I have the amazing opportunity to test incredible products in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. On this trip, I tested Brunton's Lite Tech Monocular, and thought it had some great applications! First, this handy… Full review

Swing Trek Liteflex Umbrella

These umbrellas actually keep you much cooler. It blocks the direct sun rays off you, thus cooler. As I said above, golfers use these same products all the time with great success. So if you are out in direct sun and you don't mind extra gear it's perfect. Go for it. Full review

Swing Trek Liteflex Umbrella

A hiking umbrella may not be for everyone but it has certainly earned its place in my pack over the course of several long thru-hikes. The Swing Trek Liteflex is a multi-use piece of gear and has contributed greatly to my enjoyment of the outdoors. I recommend this particular umbrella for anyone seeking a durable, lightweight, and easily-deployed shelter from the sun, rain, hail, and wind. You’ll likely find that it has many other uses, too. Conditions: The excellent review by JRinGeorgia pretty… Full review

Arc'teryx Rho LTW Neck Gaiter

A great accessory—soft and warm with all the advantages of Merino wool. Usually when you go for Merino wool you can't go wrong. It's light, soft, wicking, and has great thermal regulation. This product is no different. It's even softer than most Merino wool products I've tested. It's very versatile. You can wear it around your neck, cover your nose and mouth, or even use it as a cap. It delivers great warmth, especially in ratio to its thickness and weight. I'm using it every day during the winter… Full review

Brunton Echo Pocketscope

Brunton’s Echo Pocket Scope 7x18 offers the user crisp, clear optics that are diminutive in size, featherlight in weight, affordable in price, with a world class warranty. Buy one and see what you’ve been missing! Brunton Echo Pocketscope 7x18 Highlights: 7x Magnification High Density Bak-4 Prism Glass Multi-coated High Contrast Glass Lightweight Exceptional Warranty Specs: Field of View-181 ft at 1,000 yards Exit Pupil 2.4Eye Relief 12mm Weight: 1.8 oz Package Contents: Echo pocket scope Case… Full review

Arc'teryx Rho LTW Neck Gaiter

A versatile piece of headwear, which may serve not only as a neck warmer, but also as a lightweight hat. Very comfortable to wear, and compact in folded state, but not very warm. I received this gaiter as a part of my Reviewer of the Month prize, and it’s one of the most useful items in this kit, to my opinion. I use it really often and it appears on most of my photos during the cold season (none of which were staged in this review). It's made of 95% merino wool and 5% elastane, so it stretches… Full review

Arcade Nomad Belt

Multi-adjustable, buckled stretchable belt keeps your pants up without being bulky. For years I have had a problem wearing a belt to keep my pants up while backpacking. With many of my hiking pants having belt loops rather than a built-in belt or elastic waist, I end up with a belt buckle right under my pack's waist buckle. Many times this causes me to either hike up the pants to get the buckle above the waist belt or put up with an uncomfortable situation. This all ended when I received the Nomad… Full review

Swing Trek Liteflex Umbrella

This trekking umbrella is a great multi-use piece of gear. It is ultra lightweight and offers protection from sun and rain, keeps you cooler, you can use it hands-free, and it does much more. This is a review of the silver reflective-coated Swing Trek Liteflex Trek umbrella. I am not connected to the maker of this umbrella in any way. I got it on a good sale from Amazon, it typically retails for $40-$45. This umbrella has been licensed and marketed through a lot of different channels, so this umbrella… Full review

Allett RFID Slim Sport Wallet

Extremely lightweight slim sport wallet. The latest in RFID protection for your credit cards. If you are an ounce counter like I am and are also looking for the latest in RFID protection for your credit card information than this wallet is for you. Allett's RFID Slim Sport wallet is perfect for not only the trail but everyday use. With a Nappa leather exterior and an interior of thin nylon, the wallet can hold up to 10 credit cards in its opposing pockets. The money slot is compatible with American,… Full review