Active family lifestyle in Utah
Posted in Gear Reviews on Apr 24th, 2008
We have the Kelty Mantra 7 Tent and love it. It fits our family of four comfortably plus, there is plenty of extra room for our two dogs and all our other junk. The tent holds up great to the wind storms we get here in Utah. When we do leave the state and camp […]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Apr 17th, 2008
If you are thinking of purchasing a new or your first GPS unit you might want to check out the PN-20 DeLorme Earthmate. Backcountry.com is offering a $100 mail in rebate with all purchases until April 30, 2008.
Tech Specs:
Material:
Plastic, rubber
Dimensions:
2.4 x 5.25 x 1.5in (6.1 x 13.3 x 3.8cm)
Antenna:
Internal
Routes:
50
Waypoints:
1000
Mapping:
Yes
Digital Compass:
Yes
Computer Compatible:
Yes
Waterproof:
Yes
Battery Type:
2 AA or 1 […]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Feb 26th, 2008
Posted in Gear Reviews, Utah Outdoors on Feb 16th, 2008
Based in Utah, Backcountry.com carries high quality outdoor gear and equipment. During February 15 - 29, 2008 they are having their semi annual sale. If you need any outdoor gear or equipment or even think you might, this is one sale that you do not want to miss. I was checking it out earlier […]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Jan 29th, 2008
The Salomon SpeedCross 2 is 11 ounces of pure performance. The upper is a lightweight, anti-debris, durable synthetic mesh, which does not make your feet over heat and with the one pull lacing system you can snug it up through your midfoot. The shock absorbing sole with rubber lugs have a low profile, stablizing cushion […]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Jan 29th, 2008
The Arc’teryx Solo Jacket is the perfect piece for all your outdoor adventures. Designed with the ThermaTek laminated insulation it is thin yet, incredibly warm. It has two hand pockets, gusseted elbows, draw string hem cord and a stuff sack. Whether skiing or sweating around the campfire this jacket breathes and repels water. Available in […]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Jan 28th, 2008
Well, I decided to do my own experiment on merino wool. I had heard some great things about it and wanted to find out for sure if its all that its sheared up to be. I purchased a 100% pure merino wool shirt from Icebreaker and wore it 1 week straight. Thats right, it arrived […]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Jan 22nd, 2008
Head Monster 88 is a big mountain twintip that is fully loaded with all the bells and whistles. Winning Outside Magazines Gear of the Year Award its testers said it made them “feel like heroes” Hey thats good enough for me. If you are more into details than you will like the copper fibers placed […]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Jan 22nd, 2008
The Atlas 12 Series Snowshoe recently won Outdoor Magazines Gear of the Year Award. It is no surprise though, the Atlas 12 Series stands out from other snow shoes on the market. They have a built in suspension that helps the crampons grip into hard snow and ice. You can also say bye - bye […]
Posted in Gear Reviews on Jan 22nd, 2008
I personally have never used the MSR Denali kids snowshoe but I have watched my son use them. They are super easy for a parent to put on a child and once they are on they stay put, no slipping off. The straps are stretchy rubber so snugging them up nice and tight is easy […]
