The Koa 35 is an excellent day pack and a good lightweight backing pack for the ultralight camper. The structure in the backpanel, shoulder straps, and padded hipbelts allows this pack to be comfortable for long days even with a heavy load. The Koa has nice clean lines yet still plenty of stow pockets and areas to keep all of your gear stashed. The easily accessable and large hipbelt pockets are perfect for keeping a point and click camera or snacks to keep you going during your long days on the trail.
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Posted 6 months, 1 week ago at 2:29 pm. Add a comment
Grace and I decided it was time to get out and do some hiking and camping. After months of only biking we needed out and we wanted it to be remote. We didn’t have a lot of time so we decided camping on top of Jumping Pound Summit would cover everything we needed. 2.5 km hike, you get to camp above treeline, and almost guaranteed not to have any company.
Here is a stop motion video of us setting up our tent.
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9kJSQtPwKI]
We quickly realized that night why we should not camp on the very top of a baren rocky mountain. The thunder and lightening storm was amazing. Lying in the tent it was not amazing it instead induced panic. We had no other option other than to lie there and count how many seconds between the flash and the bang. As it got closer I felt my panic level increase. At some point it must have stopped because I woke up early in the morning to one of the most amazing windstorms I have ever been in.
The wind made it very cold on the top of the mountain however we were toasty warm since we had taken our Mountain Hardwear Phantom Jackets to keep us warm. We ate our breakfast and packed all of our gear and got ourselves out of there.
Here is a video of the trip.
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awTiTu2lBtU]
Posted 6 months, 2 weeks ago at 8:37 pm. 1 comment
Lightweight backpacking tent with all the features. The Twin Arch 2 tent is a nice , lightweight 2-person three-season tent weighing in at a scant 4lbs 5oz. Colour-coded poles that match the grommet tabs make this tent super easy to set it up , even the first time. This tent has one large door for ease of entry and a dry-entry vestibule. The Mountain Hardwear Twin Arch 2 is guaranteed watertight with a fully taped fly and a taped perimeter floor. Reflective pull-tabs and guy lines help you find your way around a night. The Twin Arch 2 is a great size for lightweight backpacking. Though a closer fit for two, it also makes a great one-person tent for those solo trips. If you`re looking for a lightweight 2-person backpacking tent with all the features then climb into a Mountain Hardwear Twin Arch 2 to see for yourself.
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Posted 8 months, 1 week ago at 9:26 am. Add a comment
GREAT FOR ANYTHING… These lightweight 4-way stretch shorts are great for anything from strenuous exercise down to reading Out There magazine at Starbucks. The fabric is DWR-treated, with a UPF rating of 50+, giving excellent protection against UV rays. You’ll appreciated the seamless waist on these shorts as soon as you put your pack on and start hiking –the waistband is super soft and won’t irritate your skin. These shorts also teem with zip pockets for keeping your important items safe — no need to hike back along the trail looking for your keys!
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Posted 8 months, 3 weeks ago at 9:39 pm. Add a comment
The Wicked Lite Double Short Sleeved T. I was unsure of this shirt when I first got it. I thought it would be annoying as the neck is quite tight and the material feels a little heavier than what I am used to for running and biking, however it performed great and stood up well to the abrasion test. I wore these shirts for my 24-hour solo bike race and they have not piled. Usually after 4 – 5 hours of constant use with a pack on the chaffing of the pack causes the shirts to pile. I have also worn these shirts during many of my recent runs with packs on and again I do not have any piling issues. I also have been very impressed that I have not noticed the shirt when running and biking. This is a good thing as I usually only notice a shirt only when it bothers me. These shirts are very durable and very comfortable, I would highly recommend them as your next active synthetic shirt.
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Posted 9 months, 1 week ago at 8:49 pm. Add a comment
YOUR WISH LIST … If you like going outside in any type of weather, then do put the Mountain Hardwear Transition Jacket on your list this year. As soon as the wind starts to blow or the season starts to change this one’s my go-to jacket for hiking, running, biking, paddling, adventure racing or snowshoeing.
A JACKET FOR ALL SEASONS … The Transition Jacket is just that – great for transition seasons or, in colder weather, as an outer layer with a warm baselayer. This is a great wind blocker. This jacket has 3 layers – a warm soft inner layer … a Gore Windstopper layer … and a soft outer shell. These 3 layers deliver total windproofness and maximum breathability. The Mountain Hardwear Transition Jacket sheds rain and snow alike, and dries fast. This jacket is ideal for anyone doing high-output activities and needing some weather protection without the weight of a rain jacket or softshell.
For more information and specifications check out link below.
Womens Transition Jacket.
Posted 10 months, 4 weeks ago at 9:33 pm. Add a comment
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Posted 11 months, 2 weeks ago at 8:53 pm. Add a comment