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June 10th, 2011
Father’s Day Gifts for Outdoorsy Dads
Does your father like to get outside? If so here are a couple of my favorite Father’s Day gifts. The first is a custom handmade walking stick. This is something that can be passed down and will last for generations. As your father uses the hiking stick the bumps and dirt will add character and [...]
May 11th, 2011
Rokit Fuel Review
I turn down most product reviews, but occasionally a company catches my attention, and Rokit Fuel is one of those companies. I have worked with or owned three different start-ups so small companies have a special place in my heart, but this small company won’t stay small long as more people consume their great tasting [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews 
Tags: energy bars, energy cereals, energy mixes, hike, hiking, rocket fuel, rokit fuel 
No Comments »September 2nd, 2010
Leatherman Fuse Multitool Review
This is a review that hardly needs to be written because of Leatherman’s excellent reputation. The biggest question you’ll have to ask yourself is which Leatherman Multitool is right for you
August 25th, 2010
Sunglasses for Hiking and the Outdoors
Review of Bolle Rattler & Serengeti Presa Polar PhD Sunglasses I abuse my outdoor gear, but not on purpose. I try to take care of what I own. I clean gear and outdoor clothing after hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor adventures. I use whatever is suggested to protect my gear from the elements, and I [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews, Sunglasses Tags: blog, Bolle Rattler sunglasses, hike, hiking, Serengeti Presa Polar PhD sunglasses, Sunglasses No Comments »July 30th, 2010
Real Deal Brazil Tarp Hat Review
I didn’t know what to expect when Real Deal Brazil sent me a tarp hat. The idea of a hat made from recycled South American tarps seemed cool from an environmental perspective, but I really didn’t know if it would make a good hat. When the hat arrived the smell of canvas reminded me of [...]
July 29th, 2010
Gear Review from the Mountain Goat
My good friend Jim Milliken spent the summer hiking and rafting in the American West. During that time he put his old gear, and new gear, through the ringer. He’s a mountain goat if there ever was one and can withstand days of hiking switchbacks that would kill people a third of his age. Being [...]
Posted in Equipment, GPS, Packs, Tents Tags: brunton, Brunton Nova white gas stove, Garmin Colorado 300 GPS, gear review, gps review, hiker, hiking, Katadyn 'Hiker' water filter, Keen river sandals, kelty, Kelty sleeping bag, Kelty Teton 2 tent, Osprey Aether 70 backpack, osprey backpack, sleeping bag review, water filter 1 Comment »March 25th, 2010
Video Review of Cascadia XCM eVent Hiking Boots
Below is a video review of the Cascadia XCM Event Hiking Boots from Hi-Tec. Don’t forget to enter the contest to win a pair of hiking boots. You can learn more about Hi-Tec Men’s Cascadia XCM eVent boots at Amazon.
Posted in Boots & Shoes Tags: boot, Cascadia XCM Event, hiking boots, Hiking Gear, review, video review No Comments »March 24th, 2010
Win a Pair of Hiking Boots
Win a Pair of Cascadia XCM Event Hiking Boots from Hi-Tec Now you can own your own pair of hiking boots from Hi-Tec (see review). These durable and comfortable backpacking boots can be yours if you win. Just follow the rules below to be entered into the contest. 1. Follow on Twitter @HikingGuide and @HiTecUSA, tweet this giveaway [...]
Posted in Boots & Shoes Tags: boots, Cascadia XCM Event, contest, hi-tec boots, hiking boots, win 8 Comments »