Reviews

Camp coffee convenience? Review of Lola’s Coffee Bags
I take my backcountry coffee pretty seriously and have long sacrified weight, bulk and convenience for the promise of a good brew at camp. That

Book Review: Scottish Bothy Walks
Geoff Allan’s Scottish Bothy Walks books is a superb companion to his earlier book The Scottish Bothy Bible. Whereas The Scottish Bothy Bible provides details on

Cafflano Klassic Coffee Maker Review
The Cafflano “Klassic” coffee maker is an all-in-one grind and brew coffee maker with stackable components and travel-friendly features that make it possible to enjoy

Big Agnes Copper Hotel UV UL2 Review
The Big Agnes Copper Hotel HV UL2 is an awesome lightweight 2-person tent for backpackers, bike packers, pet owners, and anyone else who wants extra

Jetboil Summit Skillet Review
The Jetboil Summit Skillet is by no means a necessary piece of backpacking kit. People who are happy to eat energy bars, instant coffee, and

Thermos King Food Flask: A Brilliant Flask for Hiking
Last winter I picked up a Thermos Stainless King Food Flask for hiking, spurred on by cooler weather and the desire to enjoy hot food

MSR Pocket Rocket Campstove Review
This review of the MSR Pocket Rocket camp stove was originally written in 2008, two years after I purchased the stove. It’s now 2019 and

Big Agnes King Solomon 15 Sleeping Bag Review
If you’re part of a couple that likes to sleep in a tent, whether you camp with a car, or like to put all of

ViewRanger Review: Discovering GPS on my iPhone
Those of you who already use a GPS (or an iPhone for that matter) will probably roll your eyes throughout most of this post. But