The Gear Closet-Integral Designs Crysallis Bivy
This is the bivy sack that I use in the winter season because it is made of highly breathable Event on the top and thick nylon on the bottom half. I usually rock this bivy on its own, without a tarp due to the fact that it has a breathing tube if it starts snowing […]
Ten essentials plus…
Most hikers know about the ten essentials and how important they can be for everyday trail activities or to get you out of a fix. I thought that it would be good to highlight what exact items I use, or have replaced with something I can double up uses for. Also, I feel that the […]
Western Mountaineering Factory Tour
Over the Christmas break this year, I had the pleasure of visiting Western Mountaineering’s Factory in San Jose California. They have been manufacturing fine down equipment for more than 30 years and have a fantastic reputation for quality and craftsmanship. There I was met by a very knowledgeable gent named Gary Peterson, who oversees the […]