Gear Reviews
Review: First Ascent Hurricane Jacket
The Hurricane is First Ascent’s premium rain jacket. I’ve used it extensively throughout the winter and also took it along on the Eden to Addo corridor hike, where it got...
Review: First Ascent Hurricane Jacket
The Hurricane is First Ascent’s premium rain jacket. I’ve used it extensively throughout the winter and also took it along on the Eden to Addo corridor hike, where it got...
Review: Jim Green Razorback Boots
I can’t resist a leather boot. Sure, modern synthetic or hybrid boots are lighter and more breathable, but a beautifully-made leather boot is unbeatable when it comes to aesthetics and...
Review: Jim Green Razorback Boots
I can’t resist a leather boot. Sure, modern synthetic or hybrid boots are lighter and more breathable, but a beautifully-made leather boot is unbeatable when it comes to aesthetics and...
Review: First Ascent Flint 25L Backpack
The Flint 25L is a technical daypack designed for full-day missions. It sports an adjustable, ventilated suspension system, ensuring ideal fit and keeping you cool on those hot days. Convenient...
Review: First Ascent Flint 25L Backpack
The Flint 25L is a technical daypack designed for full-day missions. It sports an adjustable, ventilated suspension system, ensuring ideal fit and keeping you cool on those hot days. Convenient...
Review: SPOT Gen3 Satellite Messenger
I love hiking in all its forms – day hikes, multi-day hikes, easy, challenging – but the type of hiking that truly captures my imagination is unsupported hiking in wilderness...
Review: SPOT Gen3 Satellite Messenger
I love hiking in all its forms – day hikes, multi-day hikes, easy, challenging – but the type of hiking that truly captures my imagination is unsupported hiking in wilderness...
Review: First Ascent Peak Tent
The First Ascent Peak is an extremely stable tent that can handle very strong winds. I had it pitched in near gale force winds where the rain was hitting the...
Review: First Ascent Peak Tent
The First Ascent Peak is an extremely stable tent that can handle very strong winds. I had it pitched in near gale force winds where the rain was hitting the...
Review: First Ascent Hiker Air Pillow
“Why do a gear review on a pillow?”, you may ask. Because I regularly hear people saying, quite pleased with themselves, that they save themselves the added weight and size...
Review: First Ascent Hiker Air Pillow
“Why do a gear review on a pillow?”, you may ask. Because I regularly hear people saying, quite pleased with themselves, that they save themselves the added weight and size...