Whenever I go hiking, I am always carrying a light source of some sort. It’s usually a headlamp since they are lightweight and compact (and hands-free), but after testing the Primetorch 1010 from Primus, I know it will always be in my bag. While it may look like a miniature flashlight, it’s a lot more…
When on the search for a new watch, the task can be pretty daunting with all the choices that are available these days, especially for women. High Gear is a relatively new brand (started in 1999) compared to other brands in the market, but their combination of technology, style, and price is hard to beat….
Timex is probably one of the most classic watch brands, and in recent years has been expanding their Expedition series for hiking, trail running, and other outdoor pursuits. The Expedition Trail Mate watch is one of the digital Expedition Essentials line, designed for ease of use, and with a lower price point than some of…
You’re planning a trip into the backcountry for a few days, but you know you’ll have some downtime in the evenings, and plan to kick back and relax with some tunes on your iPod, or catch up on that book using the Kindle app. Even if you leave the house with it fully charged, in…
Like many people, I’ve grown pretty accustomed to navigation by the dim light of a headlamp while camping. They’re dim, but the batteries last forever and they weigh nothing in your pack. Sometimes though, you just need something brighter. This is where the Lumapivot lantern from Kelty comes in. At just shy of 16 ounces,…
While we do occasionally cover travel topics, luggage isn’t usually part of our normal topic of conversation here at Daily Hiker. However, it’s near and dear to my heart. If there’s one thing I’m picky about, it’s luggage. In any given year, I fly between 100,000 and 150,000 miles. That means I live out of…
Last week, I drove to the other side of the Cascades to try some of the skis coming out next year. Here are my initial thoughts.
Winter sports tend to involve some pretty cold weather. Usually that means bundling up and covering as much skin as possible. However, this means that you’re still breathing in ambient temperature air. This results in chapped lips and dry sinuses. This is where the ColdAvenger comes in. It’s designed to keep your breath higher in…
Ruff Wear makes a lot of fantastic outdoor gear for our four legged friends. The company also happens to make quite a few dog toys too. We recently bought most of them to try out.
Just about everyone knows the Nalgene brand for their classic 32-ounce wide-mouth water bottles. However, they are expanding their line of bottles and debuted a few new styles at Outdoor Retailer this summer. One of those was the OTF (On the Fly) water bottle. Read more for our full review.
