REI Co-op Flash Carbon Review: The Lightweight Warmth Engine for PNW Thru-Hikes Cole Hartman is a former wildland firefighter with over a decade of experience in heat exposure and multi-day pack management. He has spent thousands of hours traversing the Pacific Northwest, from the rugged slopes of Mount Adams to the misty depths of the…
Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Review — 15 Years of Mount Hood Wilderness 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 Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon is a robust, mid-range pack that punches above its weight…
The Short Answer If you are planning to use your trekking poles to help stake out a tent footprint, the single most important spec you need to check is the tip. You need a carbon rubber or aluminum alloy tip that can be swapped out for a flat, wide base. Standard spikes dig into your…
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