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I reviewed my first CamelBak pack all the way back in 2013. I was a fan back then, and I have continued to use their products regularly while enjoying the outdoors. For day trips, I've been looking for a new...

Named after one of the harshest and coldest parts of a mountain, The North Face is a legendary name when it comes to the world of hiking and mountaineering. The company was founded in 1966 in San Francisco and...

When camping, if your tent is your house, what is your backpack? It holds your tent, clothing, water, cook system, bedding and more. It ties everything together. It's a step below a van loaded with gear and...

If you haven't heard of Aer yet, then let me be the first to say that their gear is where it's at.  Founded in 2014, Aer is a fairly new design company based out of San Francisco Bay Area.  Their motto is...

If you are going to spend a long day or a weekend hiking, having a backpack that fits correctly is important. Having suffered a couple of back injuries within the past 5 years, this is especially important to...

The sun is shining and the mountain is calling. It beckons you to scale its surface. To glide over rock & rubble, slice through streams and to power though it's peaks and valleys. This year you've got a...

When I ask myself, “What are all of the things I would want in an ideal hiking boot?”, I think of four main things. First and foremost, I want a boot that is comfortable. I don’t care about all of the...

If there is one thing that Garmont knows it is feet. Their Anatomically Directed Design (a.d.d.®) places emphasis on understanding the complex structure of a typical foot, and applying that knowledge to...

Keen has been long known for their sandals and hiking boots with their iconic black rubber toe. Create, Play, Care. That is part of Keen's Hybridlife mantra balancing our busy lives between work, play, and...

Being outside is the majority of what we do here at Busted Wallet so keeping track of our gear while traveling is important. Whether that be cameras, a GoPro, camping gear, or snowboard, we want to get there...

Living in an area that experiences all four seasons is a great blessing.  However, the winters, while beautiful, can be challenging at times. One necessity in the harsh winter weather is a good pair of boots...

Dark gray clouds. Snow in the forecast. The inevitable is here. Without the right gear, it is hard to be motivated to be anywhere but under a pile of blankets during the long winter months. Rockport’s...