Category Archives: Gear Reviews

Sea to Summit Comfort Plus S.I. – The Gear Shed Episode 2

  Buy Sea to Summit Comfort Plus S.I. The Sea to Summit Comfort Plus S.I. Sleeping Pad is a lightweight yet warm and comfortable sleeping pad. It features many innovative options and is one of the truly "self inflating" sleeping pads on the market. About Sea to Summit Comfort Plus S.I. The Sea to Summit…
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Amazon Basics 75L Backpack – The Gear Shed – Episode 1

Buy the Amazon Basics 75L backpack Amazon has gotten into the outdoor gear game...but is the price of the Amazon Basics 75L backpack too good to be true for a quality pack? Joe and Mike dig down to see if the juice is worth the squeeze. - Internal-frame backpack with 75 L capacity (70 L…
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JUST THE (HIKING) TIP – EPISODE 2 – THE RIGHT KNIFE

Choosing the best knife / multi tool for the trail can be overwhelming for new backpackers. With all those options, you'll need someone to help you make that informed decision. The BackcountryAZ Situational Acting Company is here to help! When it comes to knives and multi-tools, the mistake many beginning backpackers make is to over…
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Just the (Hiking) Tip – Episode 1 – Kcup Pre Filter

Hiking in and around Arizona can be a dicey proposition when it comes to water. Some of the water sources you come across may be full of sediment and floaties. Those impurities can clog your Sawyer water filter, reducing the flow rate or rendering useless all together. A Sawyer Water Filter is great- no doubt,…
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