February 1, 2011 Review: Kahtoola Microspikes The Kahtoola Microspikes are a new take on snow traction.They are essentially toned down crampons designed for hiking. The Microspikes have a set of…
January 24, 2011 Review: Etowah Outfitters Pack Cover Oh it might seem like a review a lot of pack covers, but they are indispensable if you spend time outdoors in a wet…
January 19, 2011 Tonight’s ride brought to you by the letters W-E-T It has been below freezing and the trails have been covered in snow for far too long. Today started off with an ice storm,…
January 17, 2011 Snow Hike on the LHT Got a great hike in on the Laurel Highlands Trail today. I had heard that there was 2 feet of snow, but that was…
January 13, 2011 Review: Outdoor Research Endeavor Mitts After 10 years my old Outdoor Research(OR) mittens wore out. This is fine, since I used them for years from everything from mountaineering, snow…
January 10, 2011 Review: Jandd Tozi Kletter Backpack The Jandd Kletter Backpack is a medium size day pack packed with tons of features. This 37 liter(2200ci) bag is built with burly materials,…
January 8, 2011 Good times I know I spend a lot of time reviewing gear here on robonza.blogspot.com, but having the right gear makes it everything more fun. Tonight…
January 3, 2011 Review: Patagonia Merino Wool 4 Base Layer Lets just get this out of the way first- I have never used a better base layer than the Patagonia Merino Wool 4 Zip…
December 31, 2010 Review: Jandd Backpack Pocket The Jandd Backpack Pocket is the perfect add on to your pack when you need to carry just a bit more. Made from heavy…
December 26, 2010 Review: Mountain Khaki Granite Creek Pants I have been hiking in Mountain Khaki Granite Creek pants for months now and I really like them. They are great for days when…