The Redfeather Hike 36 were my first foray into the snowshoeing world and I’m the better for it. I go more into the specifics here but if you’re looking for the most floatation you can get in a reasonably affordable package with straightforward bindings, this is your snowshoe. Traction: These are not designed for mountaineering
I go more into detail about snowshoes here but if you’re looking for the most traction you can get in steep terrain, the MSR Lightning Ascent are it. Specific Product Links: MSR Lightning Ascent Extra float tail Redfeather Hike 36 Traction: Traditional snowshoes have round frames whereas these have a narrow, but aggressive bar frame.
And outdoorswomen too, of course. I’m a winter person more than a summer person. I see snow and I get excited. I carry tire chains year ’round just so I’m always prepared. But hiking in the snow can be a royal pain in the backside, what with post holing and side slipping. Cross country and
Leather shoe care is one part science, one part magic, and two parts that rock in your boot you just can’t get out but which isn’t quite big enough to bother doing anything about. Every review or post you’ll read about any brand will have one set of people swearing it’s the best stuff ever
Whenever I’m hiking, offroading, or otherwise in the back country I carry a few standard supplies, one of which is my knife with the attached ESEE Sheath Accessory Pouch. It’s a bit of an unsung hero as it doesn’t really do anything dramatic, it just holds a tin with a dollop of Vaseline, some cotton
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, 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 These boots have been discontinued but look like they’ve been replaced by the Lowa Alpine Expert II GTX.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
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!