Ryan Bastien

148 reviewer rep
17 forum posts
joined Jul 21, 2013

I am a: 44-year-old backpacker
Location: Cinnaminson , NJ
Occupation: United States Navy
Website: https://www.youtube.com/user/ryanbastien1/videos

Activities

Hiking
Backpacking
Kayaking
 Fishing
Cycling
Swimming

Vitals

Height6'
Weight165

I grew up in Minnesota and joined the Navy after high school. I've had the privilege to live in some great states for outdoor activities; South Carolina, Florida, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Colorado, and now New Jersey.

I try to spend a lot of time outdoors; backpacking, camping, hiking, road cycling, hunting and fishing.

I look forward to testing and reviewing gear with my family! My three boys will definitely make sure that gear is durable.

Gear Reviews (19)

user rating: 2 of 5 Clean Bottle 6/27/2018
user rating: 4 of 5 Morakniv Bushcraft Black 12/28/2014
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Vapur Element 12/28/2014
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Katadyn Hiker PRO 6/16/2014
user rating: 4.5 of 5 GoLite Men's Wenatchee PrimaLoft 6/07/2014
user rating: 5 of 5 Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarProof 5/30/2014
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Gear Aid Tent Sure Tent Floor Sealant 5/30/2014
user rating: 5 of 5 Stoic Men's Alpine Merino 150 Crew - Long-Sleeve 12/29/2013
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Nikwax TX.Direct Wash-In 10/25/2013
user rating: 4 of 5 Princeton Tec Yukon HL 9/09/2013
user rating: 4 of 5 Snow Peak LiteMax Titanium 8/20/2013
user rating: 3 of 5 Primus Express Stove (Piezo) 8/13/2013
user rating: 2 of 5 Primus Drinking Bottle 7/24/2013
user rating: 4.5 of 5 GoLite Men's Beartooth 650 Fill Down Vest 7/21/2013
user rating: 4 of 5 Klymit Static V 7/21/2013
user rating: 4 of 5 Grand Trunk Single Parachute Nylon Hammock 7/21/2013
user rating: 4 of 5 Mountain Hardwear Lightwedge 3 DP 7/21/2013
user rating: 5 of 5 Sea to Summit X-Mug 7/21/2013
user rating: 4.5 of 5 Fjallraven Men's Abisko 65 7/21/2013

Trip Reports

Lower Boulder Lake Colorado Slideshow July 8, 2015
Lower Boulder Lake - Eagles Nest Wilderness Colorado August 17, 2014
Backpacking Mount Evans Wilderness July 13, 2014
Colorado's Lost Creek Wilderness - Goose Creek Trail May 30, 2014
YouTube slideshow of Mount Evans Wilderness, Colorado February 1, 2014
Goose Creek Trail in the Lost Creek Wilderness - Colorado January 1, 2014

Forum Posts

Lower Boulder Lake Colorado Slideshow July 8, 2015
Lower Boulder Lake - Eagles Nest Wilderness Colorado August 17, 2014
Backpacking Mount Evans Wilderness July 13, 2014
Trail Magic? No, Trailspace MAGIC! June 13, 2014
Colorado's Lost Creek Wilderness - Goose Creek Trail May 30, 2014
Favorite Wilderness? March 4, 2014
newbie in Minnesota January 26, 2014
YouTube slideshow of Mount Evans Wilderness, Colorado February 1, 2014
Goose Creek Trail in the Lost Creek Wilderness - Colorado January 1, 2014
Wool Sweaters October 8, 2013
Trailspace in the Mount Evans Wilderness August 21, 2013
Footwear delamination issues on trail? What would you do? July 18, 2013
Outdoor watches June 20, 2013