It’s hard not to talk about gear when you love being outside. It’s not a show-stopper but having bad gear can be uncomfortable or even dangerous out in the wilderness. I try and get the best gear I can afford because it works the best, lasts the longest and is the most comfortable. The only problem is expensive. Usually there’s a sweet spot where you can get some good gear and not pay an arm and a leg for it!
Here’s everything I’m currently using for gear. I’ll be working through this list to get reviews of everything online. If you have any questions or want to talk gear, post a comment!
Hiking
Osprey Aether 70 backpack
Osprey Talon 33 backpack
Scarpa Baron hiking boots
Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock Compact Trekking poles
Julbo Nomad sunglasses
MSR Hubba Hubba 2-person tent
MEC 10×12 Sil-tarp
Snowpeak LiteMax stove
MSR Windpro stove
Camelback Big Zip SL 3 litre water bladder
Electronics
Garmin Montana 600 Trail GPS – Review
Canon T1i Digital SLR Camera
GoPro Wide helmet camera
Running
Garmin 405 GPS watch – Review coming
Hi-Tec Infinity HPI trail running shoes – Review
Julbo Race sunglasses
Sugoi Helium jacket
Skiing
Arcteryx Sidewinder SV Jacket – Review
Arcteryx Sidewinder Pant
Scarpa Spirit 4 boots
G3 Saint skis
Black Diamond Contour Elliptic Shock Compact Trekking poles
Colltex Skins
Arcteryx Silo 18 Ski Pack – Review
Snowshoeing
Atlas Mountain 25 Snowshoes
Kayaking
Necky Narpa 16 Kayak
Salus Eddy Lifejacket
Gill Marine Rescue Knife
Julbo Nomad Sunglasses
Mountain Biking
Specialized Stumpjumper Mountain Bike
Sailing
Gill OS2 Offshore Jacket
Gill OS2 Offshore Pants
Mustang HIT Inflatable PFD with Harness
Gerber River Shorty Knife
ACR RapidFire Automatic Vest Strobe
Julbo Nomad Sunglasses
West Marine Full-Finger Sailing Gloves
AdventureMobiles
1997 Toyota 4runner – Review
2007 Saga GY-250 Enduro dirtbike
Clothing
Icebreaker Merino T, Longsleeve, GT Hoody, Full and 3/4 Legging
Red Ram Merino Boxers
Columbia Omni-Heat Longsleeve Baselayer
Lulu Lemon Metal Vent T
Retired Gear
Gear doesn’t last forever. It would be nice if your favourite jacket or tent could just keep on kicking for years and years but maybe it’s for the best. Technological advances are making gear lighter and stronger every day. I don’t recommend replacing all your gear every year but shaving a few pounds here and there after purchasing new equipment can definitely bump up the trip enjoyment factor.
Salomon XT Wings Trail Runners – Review
Garmin Colorado 300 GPS
What are you using?
If there’s anything you’ve recently reviewed or just want to talk about, post a comment! There’s nothing better than talking gear (well, except using it).