Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel Review: The Ultimate Wet-Weather Ignition for PNW Trails By Cole Hartman | Senior Gear Editor, Wildland Firefighter & Ultralight Backpacker The Short Answer The Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel is not just a fire starter; it is a survival-grade ignition tool that performs reliably even when the Pacific Northwest rain…
Fox 40 Micro Safety Whistle: The Essential Audible Beacon for Pacific Northwest Trails Cole Hartman | Wildland Firefighter (IFSTA Certified) | 15+ Years in PNW Backcountry The Short Answer In the damp, unpredictable climate of the Pacific Northwest, silence is often an illusion, but sound travels a long way. The Fox 40 Micro Safety Whistle…
Gerber Suspension NXT Multi-tool Review — 15 Years of PNW Testing by Cole Hartman By Cole Hartman — former wildland firefighter, PCT section hiker, 15 years of Pacific Northwest backpacking experience — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Gerber Suspension NXT Multi-tool is a robust, heavy-duty companion that excels for senior hikers and slow travelers…
Emergency and Survival Gear for Thru-Hikers: The Best-of Guide The Short Answer If you are walking the Pacific Crest Trail or the Continental Divide Trail, your absolute non-negotiable is the SOL Escape Bivvy. I tested this on a 4-day section hike in the North Cascades in late October when the forecast called for 28-degree nights…
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