Posts Tagged ‘backpacking’

The Katahdin Challenge

Patrick and the crew head up to Baxter State Park for a beautiful trek up Maine’s famous Mount Katahdin.

GearHead: Petzl Tikka Plus 2

CTS takes a look at the Petzl Tikka Plus 2 headlamp.

Backpacking First Aid

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

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

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