Swiftwick offer a wide range of high performance socks for trail runners and hikers. They are aimed at high sweat and moisture wicking to keep feet dry, a close compression fit and seamless construction all with the aim to minimize the chance of blisters. With a wide range of options there is a sock for everything from hot to cold, wet to dry and short walks to through hikes. Continue reading Swiftwick Socks Review
The Westwoods is run by the Guilford Land trust and has a total of 39 miles of networked trails in 1200 acres near Guilford in CT. It contains the biggest variety of features I’ve seen in CT including salt marshes, lakes, waterfalls, rock formations ( and various features to squeeze or walk through) an Old Leatherman Cave, various other caves and continues to be one of my favourite spots in all of Connecticut for woodland. Continue reading Westwoods Trail Guide – Guilford Land Trust
The Metacomet-Monadnock Trail is a 120 mile trail that runs North South through the whole length of Massachussets and 18 miles into New Hampshire. Highlights include Mount Monadnock, Mount Tom and the Holyoke Range and it follows the Metacomet Traprock Ridge all the way to the Connecticut border where it joins the Metacomet Trail in CT. Continue reading The Metacomet- Monadnock Trail Guide
The 3v Surge Redline Hydration Backpack gives you a high quality 20L backpack with military level construction, loads of zip pockets and features and a free 2L hydration bladder for a price that should be twice as much. If ultralight isn’t on your tick list this bombproof bag is the last 20L bag you’ll ever need to buy with enough features for the trail and enough space for a laptop for weekdays too. Continue reading 3v Gear Surge Redline Hydration Backpack Review
The Outdoor Vitals Dominion Tent offers no compromises on quality, weight and value for a backpacker or multi day trail runner looking to save weight without compromizing too much comfort. The Dominion tent is quick and easy to pitch, well … Continue reading Outdoor Vitals Dominion 1P Ultralight Backpacking Tent Review