TLDR: If you have the scratch and can make really good use of the features the Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar is amazing and has an exceptional battery life. However, it’s incredibly large on any wrist and prohibitively expensive. Background: I’m not a smartwatch type of person and to-date they’ve held just shy of zero
Short version: Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultra XL are great for those doing winter hikes in varying conditions. YakTrax Hiking Cleats are fine for light duty use but I destroyed my pair on my first wearing (12 miles, 3900’). They are, however, much cheaper and lighter. Other brands such as Kahtoola MICROspikes are also excellent based
I’m working from home more and my $20 crappy keyboard just isn’t cutting it. But I can’t just go out and purchase any random keyboard because while my preferences are simple, they are unique, making finding a comfortable and affordable unit difficult. For the impatient: Cherry KW9100: Straightforward business layout, flat as flat can be,
The name Calscadia came from a portmanteau of the CAL from California where I reside and SCADIA for the Cascades, where I’m from originally as well as in reference to Cascade Locks where I adopted a beloved Bernese Mountain Dog. I started this website and social media as an outlet to talk about the adventures I take, the people I meet and the gear I abuse along the way. When I talk about gear, I’ll tell you what works, what doesn’t and why I came to that conclusion. I purchase my own gear, am not sponsored and won’t put ads on videos because I hate that as much as you do. I may get money from affiliate links but you’ll always know that in advance. Hopefully I’ll see you out there!