MSR Lightning Ascent 22: The Ultimate Storm Chaser’s Lantern for Pacific Northwest Trails Cole Hartman is a veteran wildland firefighter and ultralight backpacking guide with over a decade of experience traversing the Pacific Northwest’s most treacherous terrain. Having spent countless nights in the Enchantments and on the Wonderland Trail, Cole specializes in evaluating gear that…
Yukon Charlies Explorer 930 Review — A Decade of PNW Trail 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 Yukon Charlies Explorer 930 stands as a rugged, mid-range workhorse that has survived ten years of…
MSR Evo Trail 22 vs. Atlas Aspect 22: The Ultimate Snowshoe Showdown Quick Comparison Summary I have spent the last three winters testing these two options side-by-side, starting in the deep drifts of the Cascades and finishing on the rocky, icy slopes of the Sierras. Here is how they stack up based on my real-world…
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