I have thoroughly enjoyed testing the MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe stove kit. I guess no stove is perfect but this one comes really close. If only it would clean up the dishes after cooking… Seriously though, this stove is a winner! You can click here to read my thoughts as I conclude my testing of the stove and included cook set.
Coy Boy
I decided to take advantage of the great May weather to hike a section of the Tuscarora Trail. I had heard of the Tuscarora Trail but really didn’t know much about it. It was built in the 1960s as a potential alternate to the AT north of Shenandoah National Park. It is a 250 mile trail that begins in Shenandoah National Park and reconnects with the AT on Blue Mountain in Pennsylvania.
You can read my full trip HERE
Over the past few months I have been using the Tervis Stainless Water Bottles in Scribbles In Blue and Celestial. Check out my final thoughts on these stylish bottles. Read more here.
Jenn K.
Time for me to complete this review for the Sealskinz Cold Weather Glove under the unique conditions we are all experiencing. My outdoor activities have continued but with changes like covering my nose and mouth with a bandanna and keeping my distance from others. I reduced food shopping to every 2-3 weeks, but I continued to take local walks. I wore Sealskinz gloves when temperatures were below the mid 60’s.
The lower temperature was about 25 F and the upper range was in the high 60’s. My walks were in my neighborhood and were from 60 to 90 minutes. One part of my walk is along Silver Lake. There are no houses along this stretch of the lake and the view is always good.
I was not surprised when my hands were comfortable at the lower temperatures. Ii surprised me that my hands were still comfortable when the temperatures were in the upper 60’s. At some point during the walk I could feel sweat rolling down my calves. I could feel the warmth on the back of my hands caused by the intensity of the sun on the black surface of the gloves. I wore a black shirt that day and my back felt like it was burning.
My back felt like it was burning, yet I was not feeling anywhere near that hot on the back of my hand. The outside of the glove felt hot to the touch. I think this speaks well for the insulating properties of these gloves.
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Follow along as I review the Hiker Hunger hammock set. Its a nice light weight hammock that is easy to set up. To read more of my thoughts and see a quick video check it out here
Brian T
I’ve had the opportunity to review many different pieces of outdoor gear. Some, sadly I never used again. Others, I’ve used occasionally. The Bolle Slate Sunglasses? I use them, and will continue to use them any time the sun shines. Read the wrap up of my review HERE