Gear Closet-Enlightened Equipment’s Torrid Pullover in Tall

Posted by on Mar 16, 2024 in Gear Closet | No Comments

F yeah, finally a cottage company that makes tall sizes. I found a blue and orange one on Gear Swap for a good price, so I got it. My first impression of it was that the large tall fit me in all the right places that have always bugged me lengthwise. Like the overall length […]

Enlightened Equipment’s Hooligan Beanie

Posted by on Nov 18, 2021 in Gear Closet | No Comments

I have been rocking this synthetic Apex beanie for a while, mostly on guided trips when the weather sucks and it’s cold. At just under an ounce, this beanie is quite light and warm. One of the best things about the Apex insulation is how fast it can warm up compared to down. You will […]

Gear Closet: Goosefeet Pillow

Posted by on Mar 19, 2021 in Gear Closet | No Comments

Now I have to admit, when I initially saw this down insert for my Exped inflatable pillow I thought that it was an unnecessary weight in my pack. But after using it for a winter season here in the icy Southeast, I have changed my tune. At 2.5 oz. this pillow has kept my head […]