by Nat Wagstaff | Mar 2, 2016 | Nat Wagstaff, Pack Essentials
Pack Essentials: GITD Markers A large majority of safety products on the market ooze with un-coolness. But glow in the dark is always cool, which is why these markers made by Ru-Titley Knives are a great addition to any pack. I knew it was going to be a challenge to...
by David Massey | Mar 1, 2016 | David Massey, Recon
Recon: Dunamis Gear Foray Pack I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. The small EDC pack category never gets enough love. Tim Harper at Dunamis Gear must be paying attention… The Foray pack from Dunamis Gear is a worthy EDC pack that is neither overbuilt or...
by Kei Fujimoto | Feb 19, 2016 | Get Outdoors, Kei Fujimoto
Thunder Bird Hills: “Yeti in the Snow” Visual Report Contributor Kei embarks on a new adventure with a different friend. They went to Mt. Daisen in Tottori, searching for snow. A snow storm set in and they decided to melt snow on the mountain top using their Jetboil....
by Kei Fujimoto | Feb 19, 2016 | Get Outdoors, Kei Fujimoto, Loadout
Complex Volcano Loadout Here are list of gear Kei used to take on Mt. Daisen, in Tottori. This time with a new friend. GEAR Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed Triple Aught Design OP1 OAKLEY Flak Jacket GRANITE TACTICAL GEAR Toughsacks 11L – MultiCam VARGO...
by Pack Config | Feb 12, 2016 | Recon, Rick Stowe
For twelve months I’ve carried the Kifaru Urban Zippy at every available opportunity. To work, on urban trips, for day hikes, and overnight backcountry adventures. When I first began searching for a new pack I had a very specific set of requirements… I wanted the...
by Piotr Ma | Feb 11, 2016 | Field Report, Piotr Ma
Contributor Piotr takes his recent Pack Essential to new heights of testing to bring us this informative Field Report. So I finally had the chance to test the PDW Watch Cap in really serious winter conditions. I decided to take a hike into the Polish Tatra Mountains....