An old but solid backpack the ProTactic 450 AW II camera backpack from LowePro is a favourite among photographers. It’s been my daily carry for all photo trips since I got it a few years ago. The still padding all around does a good job… Read More »LowePro ProTactic 450 AW II Backpack Review
The Litheli B600 Power Station has 9 ports and 2 built in portable power backs.
Running on treadmills can be boring. With the pandemic and some nagging injuries, I needed a way to get some running done on my treadmill no matter what. A friend suggested a virtual challenge. “That’s silly,” I thought. I don’t need to spend money just… Read More »Conqueror Virtual Running Challenges
Every year we get another Hero action camera as GoPro shows us why they’re the king of action cameras. And this year, again, they continue to push the boundaries of tiny, tough cameras with the Hero11. We got our dirty mitts on the brand new… Read More »GoPro Hero11 Black Camera Review
Helly Hansen doesn’t just have jackets, they have shoes too. The Cascade Low-Cut Helly Tech hiking shoes are a waterproof hiking show (not boot) with a burly sole meant for soaking up all the kilometers. Quick specs The HH Pro-Guard toe and heel caps keep… Read More »Helly Hansen Cascade Low-cut Hiking Shoes Review: Durable, Warm and Dry
No one should be without a lightweight puffy jacket. They’re light, packable and warm. Helly Hansen are known for making some of the best waterproof shell jackets around but they also make some of the best down insulation too. The Verglas Down Insulated jacket is… Read More »Helly Hanson Verglas Down Insulated Jacket Review: Long and Warm
My first real outdoor jacket back in the 90s was a Helly Hansen. I used that jacket for everything. Skiing, hiking, travelling, walking the dog. Of course, I knew nothing about outdoor gear back then and technology has come a long way since then. 1877… Read More »First Look: Helly Hansen Fall and Winter 2022 Gear
Pillows are controversial topic in backpacking communities. Some hikers won’t talk too you again if they find out you’re using a pillow. The others have given up faking they can sleep without a pillow and just bring a lightweight pillow and actually get a good… Read More »EXPED Ultra Pillow Review
The last thing I want to do when I get into camp is spend more time in my boots. They’re hot, moist with sweat and heavy to lug around past the hours I’ve already been hiking. Camp and hut shoes aren’t absolutely necessary but it’s… Read More »EXPED Camp Slippers Review: Lightweight and Comfy
Getting a good night sleep on the trail can make or break a hiking trip. I get a solid 7 or 8 hours at home usually but when I go hiking, it’s usually a few hours of tossing back and forth in a tight sleeping… Read More »EXPED Dura 3R Sleeping Mat Review