Hillsound, a Vancouver company, makes high-quality crampons and gaiters. The Armadillo LT is not the highest-end of the gaiters that Hillsound makes, but its perfect for my needs since I’m not doing serious winter climbing as some of their other models are designed for. Made of Flexia three-layer, slash resistant and breathable fabric, the upper is lightweight and close-fitting, yet comfortable on the calves.
Review: Nikwax Wool Wash & Down Wash
Everyone who does a lot of hiking and camping will have their favorite pieces of gear, whether its a tent, jacket or sleeping bag. In order to ensure that your gear lasts, you need to take good care of it, regardless of whether it is down-filled gear, merino wool mid-layer clothing or anything else.
Gear Review: BlenderBottle GoStak
The BlenderBottle GoStak is a portable storage/blending unit which is designed to allow for nutritious eating while on the go. The GoStak 4-pack consists of four containers of varying sizes which all stack and screw tightly together, forming an air-tight seal.
Wenger EvoGrip S18 Swiss Army Knife Review
The Wenger EvoGrip S18 Swiss Army Knife is a great knife to bring along into the backcountry. It’s also the kind of knife I find handy laying around the house to open packages and tackle various little tasks. Having so many functions in a small design, it can also be kept in your car or purse when you’re not out hiking with it.
Rolo Travel Bag Review
If you’re a frequent traveler then one of your biggest concerns is obviously packing. For many, packing is always a downside to traveling. I recently found a new Kickstarter-funded product that is making minimalist travel a breeze – the Rolo Travel Bag. One of the more popular minimalist packing solutions today are space bags, which are designed to […]
109 Walks In British Columbia’s Lower Mainland Review
109 Walks In B.C.’s Lower Mainland guidebook has been out since 1976, and is a staple on the bookshelves of many casual hikers and walkers around Vancouver. The book went through a revision in early 2014, and I got my hands on a review copy of this current 7th edition.
