Boot Review – Magnum Precision Ultra-Lite WPI CT
For the past several weeks I have had the opportunity to review a pair of Magnum Precision Ultra-Lite WPI CT boots. I won the boots in a contest on Outdoor Bloggers Network. As part of the contest I had to agree to test and review the boots.My Pair of Magnum Boots. Hiking along the Saline BayouWhen I first opened the boots I was a little disappointed. The boots I received where not the same as the boots pictured in the
Gerber Crucial Multi Tool – Review
For the last week or so I have been carrying around a Gerber Crucial Multi-Tool. The folks at OutdoorPros.com were kind enough to send me one to review. I admit that I haven’t been able to take the tool on any outdoor adventures…but then again the tool seems to be more of an everyday multi-tool then a backpacking tool.At first look the Gerber Crucial is a very attractive tool. The charcoal and green colors are unique and give the
Katadyn Hiker Water Filter – Gear Review
Katadyn Hiker and Inlet Tube. (output tube not shown)I have to say…I love my Katadyn Hiker Micro Filter. I have been using my Katadyn Hiker for more than 3 years on a wide variety of backpacking and overnight kayaking trips. Any time I know fresh water will be available on the trail…I throw it into my bag. My filter has processed countless gallons of water without a single filter change. Katadyn claims it can filter up to 200 gallons of
Bridgeford Ready to Eat Sandwiches – Review
While preparing for an October backpacking trip I came across an advertisement for Bridgeford Ready to Eat sandwiches. I decided to order some and give them a try. I ordered three different flavors: Honey Barbecue Beef, Honey Barbeque Chicken, And Italian style.Not that long ago my wife’s grandfather gave me some military MRE heater packs. These heater packs are supposed to warm your “ready to eat” meal in 10-15 min. Since Bridgeford Ready to Eat Sandwiches were originally created for
How to be an Outdoor Gear Tester in 2011
Can you imagine spending 25 nights in the wilderness and hiking more then 250 miles a year? Would you accept free gear to test without beinig afraid to "tell it like it is." If that's you then you should apply to be an official gear tester for Backpacker Magazine.Backpacker Magazine is accepting applications for 2011 official gear testers. To apply you must send a 150 word sample gear review to [email protected]. Create a 3 min or less video trying to
Free Anti-Stink Shirt from Active Agion
Agion is giving away 5,000 free shirts that have been treated with a new technology called Active Agion. Active Agion is a anti-stink technology that, they claim, can be applied to any fabric. Go to the Active Agion website to sign up for your free shirt. The only catch
Day Packs
I road my bike to work today after about a three week stretch of conflicts that prevented riding. The morning was cool and crisp and it felt good to get back out and ride. Today I became frustrated, however, with my lack of quality equipment. Mainly the Outdoor Products Vortex pack I use to carry a change of clothes, water bladder, keys and other stuff. I picked up this pack at Wal-mart for a lousy $20. At the time it