Wednesday, August 8, 2012

GEAR REVIEW: Gossamer Gear Kumo Superlight Backpack

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By Will Rietveld I recently had the opportunity to test the new Gossamer Gear Kumo Superlight backpack. The Kumo is a smaller volume f...
Thursday, July 19, 2012

GEAR REVIEW: Gossamer Gear 2012 Gorilla Backpack

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By Will Rietveld Gossamer Gorilla pack on a 6-day mostly off-trail backpacking trip in the Weminuche Wilderness in southwest Color...
Tuesday, March 27, 2012

GEAR REVIEW: Elemental Horizons Kalais Backpack

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By Will Rietveld The new Kalais pack is a smaller version of Elemental Horizons’ Aquilo pack, which received the coveted Highly Rec...
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

A Therapy for Plantar fasciitis Worth Considering

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By Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl A common hiking affliction is Plantar fasciitis , heel pain that can be difficult to remedy. For s...

Make a Hooded Tyvek Rain Jacket and Chaps for Under $10

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By Will Rietveld, Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassador A high-end air permeable Gore-Tex or eVent waterproof-breathable jacket costs $350 ...

Make a Lightweight, Durable, Inexpensive Groundsheet or Bivy

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By Will Rietveld What you use for a groundsheet under your shelter or under your sleeping bag depends on the ground surface. If ...

GEAR REVIEW and My Favorite Gear #4 Gorilla Grip Gloves for Ultralight Bushwhacking

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By Will Rietveld I do a lot of off-trail hiking, and I like to wear lightweight liner gloves for summer handwear. However, these two...