Improving your pack for adventure.
Team Rubicon Fundraising Patch: Final Report
Way back in March last year we dropped the first hints of a project to raise funds for Team Rubicon, (Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams.)
Thunder Bird Hills: Suzuka Mountains Pt. 01
As always we’re so glad to receive updates from our friend Kei of Thunder Bird Hills.
Recon: Ranger Hoodie
The first encounter with Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings finds him garbed as a Ranger of the North. “A travel-stained cloak of heavy dark green cloth” are hardly words that you’d use to describe a modern adventuring fleece, but after spending over six months with Triple Aught Design’s Ranger Hoodie, I found a number of apt associations with Tolkien’s Rangers* that I’ll go on to mention…
Recon: Stealth Operator Pack
While in search of a sub-1000 cu. in pack, I found that this type of pack just doesn’t seem to get the attention that larger packs get. This small wonder is the coolest little pack I’ve seen in a long time.
Review: Bear Core Fluffy Fleece Jacket
Way back in January (2013) I picked up a Bear Basecamp Hooded Fleece and it instantly became a hit. Over the course of the year the heavy usage started to show and it was retired to the position of home wear. This filled me with considerable sadness, so I was really excited to get hold of the updated version…
Thunder Bird Hills on Pack Config
I recently had the great privilege of getting in touch with a guy called Kei Fujimoto of Thunder Bird Hills.
Operation: Stagger – Camping Loadout
Recently, for a good friend’s stag weekend, I joined a selection of his friends and family for a cycling excursion followed by an overnight camping trip.