By Patrick Gensel For many backpackers, myself included, one of the single most important elements of any piece of equipment is weight. even shaving just a little bit of weight off of trivial things such as a first aid kit can extend a day on the trail, but how is this done without compromising the
Archive for February, 2010
February 20, 2010 by patrick | No Comments
A Journey Into The Wild
By Patrick Gensel The Appalachian Trail, a wilderness footpath spanning from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine is a very enticing prospect for any adventurous soul. Unfortunately not everyone is able to take 6 months off to cover the entire expanse of the trail, but traveling the hike in sections is very
February 14, 2010 by patrick | No Comments
Snowpeak Litemax Stove and GSI Pinnacle Soloist
Patrick Takes a look at the SnowPeak Lightmax Backpacking stove and Gsi Outdoor Pinnacle Soloist Cookware Set.
February 12, 2010 by patrick | No Comments
GearHead: Eastern Mountain Sports Formula Sync Jacket
For those of you who dont know, Eastern Mountain Sports is a retail chain that spans most of the North Eastern United States. EMS as they are also known as specializes in adventure sports equipment ranging from Rock Climbing and Kayaking to Mountain Biking and beyond. They also carry there own line of Clothing and
February 07, 2010 by patrick | No Comments
CampTheSummit Video: An Unusual Day On Mount Washington
A winter adventure on New Hampshire’s Mount Washington
