Helpful Hands-On Gear Reviews

I love to get my hands on gear, unlike many sites I don’t review what I don’t have so you can know or ask questions on anything and I can speak to it or if wanted provide more specific pictures.

Man and woman in the Waymark backpacks out exploring the wilderness

April 12, 2023

Waymark EVLV Review: My Favorite UL Frameless Pack

In this Waymark EVLV review, we’ll take a closer look at what makes Waymark EVLV stand out from the competition and why it may be the right choice for you.

April 12, 2023

Zpacks Zip Around Sleeping Bag Review: Initial Hands-On and First Use

In this gear preview, Zpacks sent me a Zpacks Zip Around Sleeping Bag to take out and get some honest feedback for those looking for an excellent piece of kit for this upcoming year of thru-hikes!

Zpacks NERO Review Featured Image man wearing azure blue zpacks nero backpack on grassy bald

March 18, 2023

Zpacks NERO: Initial Review and First Hands-On Feelings

I wanted to talk about my initial feelings in this Zpacks Nero Review, I have taken it on many shorter treks so far from overnights to three nights trips!

Lady wearing a Waymark Gear MILE backpack in teal blue

November 3, 2022

Waymark MILE Review: Ultimate Daypack, Fastpack or Slackpack

I have had the Waymark MILE for just over a year now and it has been an amazing pack for shorter trips or overnights, read on for my Waymark MILE review.