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Tag: Gear Reviews

Byegone Gear: Marmot DriClime Windshirt Review

On December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 By Brian DayIn Tools4 Comments

If it’s good, they’ll get rid of it.

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Gear Review: Sliva 70 UNE Compass

On December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 By Brian DayIn ToolsLeave a comment

The best sea kayak compass that you’ve never heard of.

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Simple Clothing System: Clothes for the Desert

On October 17, 2023October 16, 2023 By Brian DayIn Outdoors, ToolsLeave a comment

What do you pack for a week-long desert canoe trip?

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Gear Review: Outdoor Research Helium Bivy

On October 10, 2023October 12, 2023 By Brian DayIn Outdoors, Tools4 Comments

Initial shakedown on a desert river trip.

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Gear Review: The Black Diamond T-Stake

On September 19, 2023September 18, 2023 By Brian DayIn Outdoors, Tools2 Comments

All that glitters is not gold…

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DIY: Mountainsmith Day Pack as Canoe Portage Chest Pack

On January 3, 2021October 13, 2021 By Brian DayIn Tools4 Comments

A few weeks ago I was digging through the dusty archives of the BWCA.com message board and came across a thread on chest packs.

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Gear Review: Astral BlueJacket (Bowen) PFD

On July 19, 2020October 14, 2025 By Brian DayIn Tools6 Comments
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My favorite multisport life jacket.

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Essential Outdoor Gear: Patagonia Capilene Cool Lightweight Review

On June 21, 2020October 18, 2024 By Brian DayIn Tools8 Comments

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The only baselayer you need.

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Gear Review: Astral Rassler Water Boots

On May 31, 2020February 7, 2023 By Brian DayIn Tools3 Comments
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I’ve had a pair of Rasslers since they were introduced in 2013. They’re my favorite all-terrain, wet and dry hiking, kayaking, canoeing, and fly fishing boots.

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Gear Review: Current Designs Sisu Sea Kayak

On May 10, 2020October 26, 2025 By Brian DayIn Tools14 Comments
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What makes a good sea kayak?

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Gear Review: Alaska Guide Creations Kodiak CUB Bino Pack

On April 28, 2020October 13, 2021 By Brian DayIn Tools2 Comments

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A better way to carry your binoculars in the field…

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Gear Review: NRS Men’s H2Core Silkweight Hoodie

On April 13, 2020May 19, 2025 By Brian DayIn ToolsLeave a comment

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Better than sunscreen…

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Essential Outdoor Gear: MSR WhisperLite International Review

On March 28, 2020September 26, 2024 By Brian DayIn Skills, Tools4 Comments

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The MSR WhisperLite has been around since 1984. I can’t believe I waited so long to buy one. Continue reading “Essential Outdoor Gear: MSR WhisperLite International Review” →

Essential Outdoor Gear: Patagonia Houdini Jacket Review

On February 24, 2020October 13, 2021 By Brian DayIn Tools4 Comments

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There are a handful of pieces of outdoor gear that legitimately qualify as classics. Continue reading “Essential Outdoor Gear: Patagonia Houdini Jacket Review” →

Gear Review: Black Diamond Stance Belay Parka

On May 14, 2019October 13, 2021 By Brian DayIn Tools2 Comments

img_0859.jpgThis thing is warm. Ridiculously warm. Continue reading “Gear Review: Black Diamond Stance Belay Parka” →

DIY: Hot Tent Project and Kifaru Box Stove Review

On December 22, 2018July 30, 2020 By Brian DayIn Outdoors, Skills, Tools4 Comments

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I just completed the first burn on my new Kifaru box stove and had a chance to try out the stove jack I installed in my old Megamid. The stove is impressive, and combined with the Megamid I think I’ve found my new winter solo trip tent. Continue reading “DIY: Hot Tent Project and Kifaru Box Stove Review” →

Gear Review: Banks Fry Bake Expedition Pan with Lid

On November 11, 2018October 13, 2021 By Brian DayIn Skills, Tools4 Comments

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Cinnamon rolls ready for icing.

The Banks Fry Bake pan is the most expensive backcountry frying pan you can buy. Is it worth the money? Continue reading “Gear Review: Banks Fry Bake Expedition Pan with Lid” →

New post up on Kitchi-Gami.com Byegone Gear: Marmot DriClime Windshirt Review. New post up on Kitchi-Gami.com. Silva 70 UNE compass review. Link to the site in bio. Underseat tray installed in a @nativewatercraft Slayer LTE. Because you can never have enough storage space. The guys at @nativewatercraft really nailed it with their Sidekick wheel system. Simple installation directly into the accessory tracks. Here’s one on a Slayer LTE that’s off to a new home. @savannahcanoeandkayak Jack? Who needs a jack? Well, well, well… Special Delivery! @whetmanequipment has arrived @savannahcanoeandkayak ! This thing is outstanding. Nite Ize Runoff Waterproof Phone Pouch. Easy to use waterproof zipper. Flat so the phone is secure in the bag. Clear enough that it doesn’t distort images. Anyone who has a kayak and a phone needs one. 35 bucks. 👀

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