BCA Float 2.0 Airbag Pack Review: The Ultimate Stability Insurance for Pacific Northwest Hiking Cole Hartman | Wildland Firefighter turned Outdoor Gear Analyst The Short Answer The BCA Float 2.0 Airbag Pack is a specialized piece of equipment designed to prevent hip fractures and lower back injuries during high-impact falls, particularly in technical terrain where…
GorillaPod Flexible Tripod 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 After carrying a 42-pound pack over the Timberline Trail around Mount Hood and enduring four days of wet conditions…
MSR AutoFlow Gravity Filter Review — 15 Years 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 MSR AutoFlow Gravity Filter is a robust choice for established trails in the Cascades where you…
Simms G3 Guide Wading Boot 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 Simms G3 Guide Wading Boot is a heavy-duty, waterproof workhorse that I trust for navigating the…
Frogg Toggs Canyon II Wader Review: A Hard-Working Workhorse for the PNW Who Should Buy the Frogg Toggs Canyon II Wader The first group of people who should buy this wader are the river runners chasing trout in the lower elevation streams of the Pacific Northwest. I tested this wader during a week-long float trip…
Best Beginner Avalanche Rescue Gear: Tested in the Cascades and Rockies The Short Answer If you are stepping into the snowpack for the first time, the BCA Float 2.0 Airbag Pack is your non-negotiable starting point. I tested this setup on the South Fork Snoqualmie River trail during a January storm when wind speeds hit…
Best Outdoor Photography Accessories for Fast Camera Access: A Guide for Trail Photographers The Short Answer If you are chasing elk in the Cascades or snapping shots of a grizzly at a lake in the Olympics, speed is your most critical asset. My top pick is the Peak Design Capture Clip. I tested this on…
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