Tagged hiking

We like to get out and enjoy nature here at Busted Wallet.  There is no better way to do that than to hit the trails for a multi-day hike with a good backpack on your back.  We all like our packs to work...

Granite Gear has been busy creating an award wining pack that has proven its worth to many already hitting the trails, including us.  We've had the Nimbus Trace Access 70 in our hands (or rather on our backs)...

The North Face brand is named after the cold, exposed, unforgiving side of a mountain. Which the company acknowledges is a bit ironic given it's ocean-side origins about 150 feet above sea level in the...

Many times, when hiking or camping in remote areas, cell phone service is limited. For some of us, this is a blessing, because it gives us a legitimate excuse not to answer emails or take calls. However,...

Being aware of the weather is important for anyone looking to get out and enjoy the outdoors. For outdoor enthusiasts, such as backpackers or mountaineers, knowing about severe storms can be critical to...

There are two types of people in the world: those that can easily fall asleep under most conditions, and those that need the conditions to be absolutely perfect in order to fall asleep easily. Unfortunately, I...

A cheap pair of shoes is easy to come by. They also are very easy to wear out and love to jack up your feet. Hence why they are so cheap. If you're a shoe junkie like this reviewer, your closet is probably...

Berghaus is a name synonymous with innovation.  Throughout their history they have developed many iconic creations such as; The Yeti Gaiter, Vapour Storm Jacket, and the Hyper Smock.  Luckily for us the...

Traditional mummy sleeping bags have been the go to bag for many people. They are small, lightweight and compact. I myself have never been a fan of them because of how I sleep. I don’t like to feel...

With warmer weather approaching, it is time to put our 4-season gear away and get ready for spring and summer camping. The crew at Busted Wallet is pretty familiar with sleeping in standard shaped sleeping...

If the trusty Dutch oven is the slowcooker of outdoor cooking, then the JetBoil Flash Lite Cooking System is the microwave. I’ve been a scout and a camper since I was 6 years old and I’ve felt tethered...

So you've hung up your parka, and the snow shovel is back in storage. Now that the grass is growing greener, birds are chirping more loudly, and temperatures begin to rise, it's very enticing to throw the...