Recently, over the course of a four-day backpacking trip, I had a chance to test out Osprey’s updated Ariel 65 pack, to be released with their Spring 2010 line. The women’s-specific pack is designed for multi-day treks, and would be suitable anywhere from a weekend to about five days. While most of the general design of the pack has remained the same, there are a few changes.
Monthly Archives: September 2009
Review Round-up
We here at Daily Hiker have had a lot of smaller items sitting around waiting for review ever since we got back from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Rather than wait for a spot to open up in the review schedule, we figured that we’d do a review roundup. Read more for our review of waterproof cases, squishy bowls, and a portable weather station.
Review: New Balance Eco 70
One of the major themes we noticed at Outdoor Retailer this summer was eco-awareness and the ‘greening’ of product lines. A bunch of companies have been introducing new lines of more environmentally-friendly products, or revamping their current line to include more sustainable materials and manufacturing processes. Among the new product releases was the Eco 70 trail running shoe from New Balance’s new line of eco products.
Review: Primus EtaPackLite Stove
EtaPackLite and spare fuel canister Tired of freeze dried meals in the backcountry and looking for stove that will go a bit further than your JetBoil? Take a look at the EtaPackLite from Primus.
Review: PROBAR meal bars & Fruition snack bars
These days, one has so many options to choose from when it comes to meal and energy bars. While looking for a meal bar with a less-processed ingredient list, we discovered PROBAR (and their new, snack-size bars, Fruition). Both the PROBARs and Fruition bars are made from whole-food, organic ingredients. Started in 2001 by Art…
Saturday is National Public Lands Day
This Saturday is National Public Lands Day. Started in 1994 as an opportunity for the public to volunteer, improve, and maintain our public green spaces. Participation in the program has grown from three federal agencies and 700 volunteers to over eight federal agencies, state and local lands, and 120,000 volunteers. Volunteer projects range anywhere from…
Review: Mountainsmith Borealis AT
Borealis AT Mountainsmith are no strangers to outdoor camera gear. The company has made a line of camera bags for as long as I can remember. Read more for our review of the Borealis AT.
Another recipe for energy gel
Want more flavor choices than apple cinnamon for your energy gels? Here’s another recipe that allows you to customize that flavor to your taste.
Update on Big Meadow Fire in Yosemite
It’s been a few weeks now since the planned burn in Yosemite National Park went out of control on August 26th. It has since been 100% contained, but the wildfire scorched 7,500 acres in the National Park, requiring over 1,300 personnel and ended up costing $15 million to contain. Dave Uberuaga, the park’s acting chief,…
Review: Crumpler The Bumper Issue
Crumpler is most widely known for their Million Dollar Home series of camera bags, well-loved by photographers. However, that isn’t the only style bag they make. Besides camera, messenger, and laptop bags, they have branched out into other styles. The Bumper Issue is Crumpler’s answer to Camelback’s hydration packs. The simple daypack ships with a…