When you are looking to get a good value from your gear without totally busting your budget there are very few options that can give you the same or similar performance to the expensive quilts from places like Enlightened Equipment so today we are diving into cheap hiking quilts for all seasons. What I wanted … Read more
Almost everyone has a pair of jeans in their wardrobe. They are strong and durable and easy to find. If you’re thinking of hiking you might reach for your jeans thinking the strong material makes them perfect for a hike. They are sturdy and have very few chances of ripping apart. But should you hike in … Read more
If you are a new adventurer, you might be looking for cheap rain gears. Getting something affordable and comfortable for backpacking is not easy. After searching on this topic a bit, you will notice that some experienced adventurers suggest Frogg toggs for beginners. So this question might come to your mind, are Frogg Toggs good for … Read more
I have always had a hard time finding shoes that are comfortable for me, I have always had issues with crocs or flip flops. Instead I started to look at sandals that could be like an extension of my bare foot, and thats how I found Xero. Xero has a wide range of shoes built … Read more
For hikers who live on a budget like I do finding gems in the rough is what you have to do for the best cost to performance. Recently I found this really new quilt from Featherstone called the Moondance and it is the quilt I plan to purchase for my cold weather (20-30 degree) trips! … Read more
Are you looking for something a bit more customizable than the pure budget quilts from AliExpress and Amazon? Well this is the perfect fit for those looking to better their gear but not at the cost of their fortune. The Hammock Gear Economy Burrow is the perfect way to get a more custom gear item … Read more
As a hiker on a limited budget I always am looking for a good deal and good value, when I heard about the Ice Flame from AliExpress it sounded like a absolutely perfect match for me and my needs as well as being the best backpacking quilt for the money. This quilt is made in … Read more
When I was looking to get back into backpacking and longer hiking I wanted to find a steal of a deal on a backpack. Since I have a family and purchasing a $300 backpack is a non-starter I went into super search mode on Amazon to see what was available and came across this Nevo … Read more
Dan Durston is a big thru-hiker and has built a winner in the X-Mid 1P tent for those on a thru-hike who want to have personal space to live in on their months long journey. One of the most amazing things is that they didn’t use Dyneema so this tent may weigh a little bit … Read more
