By Kate Drexler Two of my hiking buddies had to invest in new packs last year and both decided to go the environmentally friendly route and purchase a GoLite Terrano 70. Surprisingly, despite being made from recycled materials, the GoLite Terrano is a highly durable pack and they both say it hits the mark in [...]
By Kate Drexler My boyfriend has gone through a lot of different rain jackets in the two years we’ve been dating, so last Christmas, I was determined to find the perfect jacket for him. I had heard that the Marmot Aegis was a good choice, but I was a bit skeptical when I looked at [...]
By Kate Drexler I’ve tried out numerous backpacks in my hiking days, and I highly recommend the Gregory Baltoro 65 above others. If you’re like me and get out into the backcountry for multi-day trips a few times a year, you know how grueling it can be to carry between 30-50% of your weight. I’ve [...]
Technology buffs and those that are not so super tech-savvy, like me will equally love the Delorme Earthmate PN 60 GPS system. My boyfriend and I learned from experience. I’m pretty clumsy when it comes to technology, but we got a Delorme Earthmate and I took to it right away. It’s incredibly user-friendly with an [...]