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
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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, [...]
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 [...]
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 No Comments »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.
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 using “Tweet [...]
Posted in Boots & Shoes Tags: boots, Cascadia XCM Event, contest, hi-tec boots, hiking boots, win 8 Comments »March 23rd, 2010
Review of Hi-Tec Cascadia XCM Event Hiking Boots
I’ve owned a lot of hiking boots in my life. Some of them lasted only a season and others lasted years. I liked some, loved a couple, and hated a few. Finding the perfect pair of boots has been difficult, and if you’re like me word of mouth is the best indicator [...]
Posted in Boots & Shoes Tags: Cascadia XCM Event, hi-tec, hi-tec hiking boots, hiking boots 2 Comments »March 16th, 2010
What’s the Most Your Pack Should Weigh?
How much should you carry when hiking? Some say you shouldn’t carry more than 1/3 of your body weight. I say try to keep it under ¼ of your body weight. The less weight you carry the more comfortable you’ll be on the trail. Of course, you shouldn’t leave out items that will make your [...]
March 15th, 2010
Selecting the Best DayPack for Hiking
At first selecting a daypack for hiking doesn’t seem like a big deal. You’re only carrying a few pounds of gear and probably not hiking very far, and in fact if you go no more than a mile or two a fanny pack may be more than enough (but the bears will laugh at you). [...]
February 25th, 2010
Layering for Hiking Made Easy
The best way to stay warm and to keep your body temperature regulated on a hike is with the layering system. This may sound complex at first, but really is simple. The basics of the system are that you wear multiple layers of clothing that you can take off or add as needed. When [...]