Arc’teryx just released the brand new Arc’teryx Beta SL rain jacket – their lightest Beta rain jacket to date. This summer I’ve been testing it while hiking in heavy thundershowers, and it’s performed beautifully. It’s kept me bone dry, is comfortable to wear, and has all of the features that I look for in a solid rain jacket. Arc’teryx is also making environmental strides with the Beta SL by eliminating the use of forever chemicals (PFCs) that are almost always … Continue reading “Arc’teryx Beta SL Rain Jacket Review: Is it worth the price?”
Kula Cloth Review: Why I Love this Reusable Pee Rag
Back in 2014, I spent 22 days hiking the John Muir Trail. Prior to that, the longest backpacking trip I had been on was 5 days, so there was a lot I didn’t know. One of those things was knowing how to deal with peeing and wiping on the trail. Using toilet paper and packing it out was not a good option since I’d have to carry a ridiculous amount of TP for 22 days. So it seemed the only … Continue reading “Kula Cloth Review: Why I Love this Reusable Pee Rag”