Gear I Love: Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad

I've posted plenty of trip reports: from Canyoneering in Utah to Climbing Pacific Volcanoes, but  I wanted to start a few posts about gear that I love. My first is my Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Sleeping Pad.  I can't put enough emphasis on the importance of a good nights sleep when enjoying outdoors trips: Being tired can make or break your experience!...Read More

Gear I love: Using Webbing for Belts

[caption id="attachment_825" align="alignright" width="300" caption="So much selection at McGuckin Hardware!"][/caption] I'm not a fashion icon. In fact, my dress probably screams "cheep and functional." Luckily, living in one of the worst dressed cities in America, this can fly no problem. One of my signature manouvers is wearing webbing for a belt.  I mean really, who wants to pay more than...Read More