Steri PEN by Hydro-Photon
Journey Handheld Water Purifier Retail price: $99.95 Findings: I’ve heard some folks have trouble with these at high altitudes. I only used it at low altitudes and had no trouble with it. I’ve also heard people complain about battery performance in cold conditions below the freezing mark. This is a problem with all batteries! Anything […]
Body Glove
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Katadyn Base Camp Water Filter
Retail Price: $64.95 www.katadyn.com Company specs: Microfiltration Method: Anticlog Technology: 129 square inches of pleated 0.3 micron glassfiber media. Activated carbon core: reduces unpleasant tastes and odor from water Output: 16 oz/minute Cartridge Capacity: 200 gallons, depending on water quality-use of filter protector will extend cartridge life Weight: 13 oz Height: 6″ Includes: 2.6 Gallon […]
Mountain Hardwear Women’s Hooded Compressor Jacket
Retail Price: $190 www.mountainhardwear.com Company specs: Finally. Now the ladies can reap the benefits of the Hooded Compressor Jacket. No longer for men only, this technical, lightweight PrimaLoft number is just what the climbing athlete ordered. The Hooded Compressor’s compressibility makes it easy to throw into the pack as an extra layer, and with its […]
Mountainsmith Youth Pursuit Internal Frame Backpack
www.mountainsmith.com Retail Price: $99 Order here at Amazon! Specs: Fit Range: 13″-17″, Dimensions: 28.5″ x 16″ x 12″, Volume: 3173 cu. in. (52 L), Weight: 3 lbs. 9 oz. Findings: On a recent trip in the Chugach Mountains in Alaska, we had the opportunity to run Mountainsmith’s Youth Pursuit backpack through the paces. There are not […]
GSI Outdoors Dualist Ultralight Cook System
Retail Price: $49.95 www.gsioutdoors.com Findings: You may wonder why a website reviewing kid’s gear would review an ultralight cook set. Well let me be the first to say that no one needs ultralight gear more than parents with wee ones in the tow. Why? Because us moms and dads out camping or hiking with our […]
Molehill Mountain Equipment
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Reviews by Kids!
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Hyland’s Bug Bite Ointment
www.hylands.com Findings: Living in Alaska, we have lots and lots of experience with bug bites. We have mosquitos, no-see-ums, white socks, gnats, biting flies and lots more. Now it seems like some people were blessed with certain blood chemistry that deters bites. I don’t have that kind of blood. Nor do my sons. In fact […]
Ergo Baby Carrier
Ergo Baby Organics Retail Price: $120 for the carrier, $49 for the backpack, and $28 for the pouch www.ergobabycarriers.com Findings: This has got to be THE MOST COMFORTABLE soft baby carrier out there. I cannot claim to have tried them all, but have, between my 2 kids, used a variety of slings, soft front and back […]