Monthly Archives: September 2014

Harmony Valley Camp Cuisine Powdered Hummus Mix Review
September 30, 2014
One of my favorite day hike snacks is the little single serving package of hummus and pretzels. I can’t think of a better snack to get me back in the game when I’m dragging. Unfortunately hummus doesn’t keep very well on the trail – not only does it go bad but due to the high […]

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Mini Pump Review
September 9, 2014
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Mini Pump is one of those ridiculous little items that no self respecting ultralight backpacker would ever carry. But, for minimalist car camping or a canoe/kayak trip its pretty brilliant. I recently went on a cross country road trip and packed this sucker so I didn’t need to get dizzy after blowing […]

Jetboil Coffee Press Review
September 2, 2014
There are many ways to make coffee in the backcountry. A simple brew of cowboy coffee gets caffeine in your system just as well as a complicated contraption that creates a shot of backcountry espresso. The Jetboil Coffee Press lies more on the simplistic side of the spectrum and with it you can produce a […]