1. REI Co-op Sit Pad > >>that pad you buy in order to not sit on a hard surface on your hike There’s been plenty of times that I have been on backpacking trips and have to either bring out my mattress from the tent or sit on my rain jacket. Even while taking aContinue reading “My Picks – May 2017”
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My Picks – February 2017
Winter has hit hard here in California and if you’re making your way to the snow here is some much needed gear for some of your hobbies. Check out my February Picks!
My Picks – November 2016
1. Smartwool NTS 250 Long Underwear Bottoms > >>that base layer you buy for a cold night when camping or a day out on the slopes. IT’S ON SALE NOW AT REIGARAGE. I have an icebreaker base layer that I usually use when I go into the backcountry or snowboard, but it was the onlyContinue reading “My Picks – November 2016”
My Picks – October 2016
1. Luzon 18L Daypack DEL DIA > >>that backpack you take on a day hike or a backpacking trip I have a couple day packs already, but this one is by far the most comfortable one I have used. I didn’t actually go out and buy it, but I received it one month in myContinue reading “My Picks – October 2016”
My Picks – September 2016
1. Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping pad > >>that mat you get because it’s small, light and comfy. I’ve had a different kind of Therm-a-Rest for years and it was about time for me to upgrade as I am a more frequent backpacker than I used to be. Being that I wasn’t that comfortable on theContinue reading “My Picks – September 2016”
Cactus to Clouds Attempt
May 8th, this Sunday I will be testing my limits with a small group who is attempting a hike called “Cactus to Clouds”, a 23 mile hike in one day. Midnight we will start off on our journey from Palms Springs, taking step by step straight up to the peak of Mt. San Jacinto, sittingContinue reading “Cactus to Clouds Attempt”
My Picks – April 2016
Osprey Kestrel 32 National Park Service Pack >> >>the pack that celebrates the National Park Service’s 100-year anniversary. This is one of many sales of exclusive packs that will aid the National Park Foundation’s mission. In November of last year, Osprey Packs because an official partner to the National Park Foundation to celebrate the NationalContinue reading “My Picks – April 2016”
My Picks – May 2015
Connect Tree Tent – Tentsile LTD >> >>I was browsing through on Instagram and came across a picture that I couldn’t pass by. It was of a young woman @taylormichaelburk who had a bikini on and was sitting in this hammock-like thing above a creek. Once I took a look at it more, I noticedContinue reading “My Picks – May 2015”