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Arc'teryx Rho LTW Neck Gaiter

A very soft, wool neck gaiter that take up very little room in my pack. I find myself wearing this in many circumstances (biking, hiking, camping, hunting, walking to work even) during the colder winter months. Conditions:I’ve used the Arc’Teryx Rho LTW Neck Gaiter for three years now, mostly in the wintertime, in temps ranging from -20°F to 35°F (-29°C to 2°C). I’ve worn it hiking, camping, hunting, biking, and for everyday uses when the weather calls for it. Materials and Size:Built… Full review

ENGO Blister Prevention Patches

An exceptional addition to your foot-care arsenal. One of the best investments I've ever made was the book Fixing your Feet by John Vonhoff. The author is a veteran of many adventure races and ultra marathons, as a medical-tent worker, and has seen it all. And I have many foot issues to deal with... almost no arches at all, huge bunions, and long wide toes. So I've almost HAD it all. One of the products which he recommends for blister-prevention is the Engo Blister pads. Instead of being applied… Full review

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