Nathans Summit Polarized sunglasses are ideal for running and trail hiking. The polarized lenses give you vision clarity and reduce glare on clear summer days or bright Fall walks. With a very lightweight flexible frame and a comfortable rubber grip round the ears these sunglasses also have a prescription ready option. For $50 I challenge you to find a better pair for the same price. Continue reading Nathan Summit Polarized Sunglasses Review
Modern Fuel make a pen and pencil that exudes hand craftmanship and a quality writing experience. Both the Pen and Pencil come made from a choice of 4 metals and are hewn in one go with a seamless construction that makes them literally feel like they have no seams at all. With a British Royal Air Force engineer heritage this pens have a ‘heirloom’ feel and make the perfect gift for a special occasion or a rare opportunity to spoil yourself. Continue reading Modern Fuel Pen and Pencil Review
The Katabatic Bristlecone Bivy is an ultra light stripped down solution to sleeping dry and comfortable in a sleeping bag without the weight and bulk of a full tent. For just 7 oz you get protection from the damp and condensation when sleeping out in the open or under a simple tarp. Its also useful in very damp cold conditions when condensation can form on the inside of a tent to help keep your sleeping bag etc dry. With enough room to store your bag and a useful bug proof mesh area to protect you from bugs the Bristlecone Bivy does a superb job for emergency or ad hoc ‘quickie camping’. I would make this an essential piece of kit for multi day Fastest Known Time Trail record attempts too. Continue reading Katabatic Bristlecone Bivy Review
The Haven Hammock Tents combine a lightweight hammock that can also be used as a tent if you don’t have trees to suspend from. The Haven Hammock avoids the need for an extra underquilt by insulating you underneath with an inflatable square and flat mattress that fits snugly into the hammock. With a bug net and rain tarp this camping configuration gives you low weight / highly configurable camping options for through hikers and multi day runners who need to keep their options open. Continue reading Haven Hammock Tent Review
Ranger Ready have a range of insect repellents with a choice of scents and versions for yourself and your clothing. If you aren’t a fan of DEET based products with their greasy feel and tent melting spray then the choice of clothing treatment and body spray insect repellents will make a big difference to being in the woods. I’m a fan of the small lightweight option bottles that keep weight down too. Continue reading Ranger Ready Repellent Review