Gear I’ve used, abused, and (mostly) loved.
I use my gear hard. I run ultras, bikepack solo, camp in wild places, and believe a good drybag can change your life. Everything reviewed here has been tested in real conditions — rain, heat, mud, misadventures — and sometimes gifted by brands I align with. I’ll always be upfront about that.
This page isn’t about selling you stuff. It’s about sharing what works, what doesn’t, and what held up when I really needed it to.
Trail-tested. Slightly dirty. Always honest.
Trekking the Annapurna Circuit Without Plastic: How I Stayed Hydrated with a Water Filter
Filtering on the trail not only gives you independence while on remote landscapes, but it also reduces your footprint within the landscape. Having a filter during my Annapurna Circuit Trail allowed me to access a diversity of water points along the villages and mountains without the stress of running out. The less bottles we consume, the less plastic we leave behind!
Kula Cloth Review: For When You Gotta Pee in the Wild, But Make It Classy
I never thought a pee cloth would change my life, but here we are. The Kula Cloth is simple, light, and actually cute. No more soggy paper, no more wet shoes. Just clean, dry, and ready to keep moving.
