Review of the Picture Takashima Jacket
Considering a light-to-midweight insulated jacket for mild-to-cold weather hiking? Read my review of the Picture Takashima first.
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Considering a light-to-midweight insulated jacket for mild-to-cold weather hiking? Read my review of the Picture Takashima first.
I wanted an SOS device to give me two-way communication while out hiking in New Zealand. This is why I chose a Garmin 66i inReach GPS device.
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I ended up with three Macpac waterproof pack raincovers thanks to sizing which didn’t quite fit my expectations, so I’ve put them all to the test here.
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My review of the Liv Vecta Seat Bag, the best small seat bag whether you’re a lady or a fella. Includes comparison photos with the Topeak.
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Three of the best mapping and route planning apps for hikers. Apps that allow you to export a route to a GPS device.
I reviewed the Kathmandu Kids Kite v2 because I couldn’t find any photos or info it on the web. So check out mine here before you buy.
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