I’ve gone through quite a few knives trying to find the right one for a variety of activities but especially hiking and backpacking. I always carry my Leatherman so I have general utility covered so my knife requirement tends to run more “survival” and immediately available. My requirements are simple: Reasonably affordable, replaceable handle, full
For those who need a secure mount for the BTECH GMRS-Pro, albeit with modifications required, this is good way to go. With a little modification and perhaps some light swearing you can make the Bulletpoint Mounting Solutions Radio Holder work with both the BTECH GMRS-Pro and your existing Ram mounts (less modification needed if you
Yes, you can use the BTECH GMRS-Pro on your motorcycle’s Bluetooth communicator! Or pretty much any Bluetooth headset for that matter. The Difficulties of Cross-Species Communication I ride motorcycles (specifically a dual sport in regards to two-way radios), off-road in my Jeep with groups, go hunting, hiking and kayak fishing. The problem with trying to
Overpriced and Worth Every Penny There are some products you purchase which are quite simply overpriced for what they are but because they deliver on their promises so perfectly they’re worth every outrageous penny. The Superfeet Hike Cushion (previously the ADAPT Hike Max) are that type of product, at least for my hiking boots. I
I’ll link to my treatise on what I look for in a hiking boot here, although as what I’d call “consumable”, non-investment hikers I’m willing to flex on many of those requirements if apropos to my needs. These are my current light hiking boots. They are Vibram and Gore-Tex, which is nice but they’re a
I’ll link to my treatise on what I look for in a hiking boot here, for a much deeper dive. These boots have been discontinued but look like they’ve been replaced by the Lowa Alpine Expert II GTX. Looks like a very similar boot with a few minor upgrades to the lacing system. These are
I’ll link to my treatise on what I look for in a hiking boot here as they have every feature I look for in a boot. Much deeper dive into the technical specification and reasons there. Copy and paste almost everything from the Asolo TPS 535 Evo here; the Zamberlan 1996 VIOZ LUX GTX RR
I’ll link to my treatise on what I look for in a hiking boot here but suffice it to say these boots were well loved. I adored these boots and to date I think they’re just about the best boots I’ve ever owned. I ran them hard and put them away wet for over 10
As a large, self-proclaimed Adonis of a man who hikes in disparate conditions I ask a lot from a pair of hiking boots and have destroyed inferior quality footwear in a matter of months. I need superior traction, exceptional durability, stability, and weather resistance while being comfortable. How I define “hiking”: My typical hikes run
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
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!