Trek Light Gear Double Hammock
Retail price: $64.95 www.treklightgear.com Findings: I’m totally sold on the hammock way of life. At a time when I am slimming down my pack, I find myself adding a hammock–always. If I was backpacking alone, I’d probably just skip the tent and use the hammock. Alas, too many kids to pull that off comfortably. Check […]
Big Agnes Big House 6 Tent (3 season, free standing, car/base camping)
Retail Price: $359.95 www.bigagnes.com Specs per manufacturer: Packed weight–13 lb 15 oz. Floor area– 90 sq ft. Head height–75″. Combo of sleeves and clips for pole/tent attachment. Findings: When it comes to housing 6+ people on the trail, there are lots of options, but only a few good ones. Some large family tents weight as […]
Pacific Outdoor Equipment Peak Oyl Lite Women’s Pad & Hyper Lite Women’s Pad
Retail price: each pad runs about $100 www.pacoutdoor.com Specs per manufacturer: Hyper Lite Women’s. This closed cell EVA and open cell foam combo provides not only superior insulation but with a higher density cylindrical die cut in the hip area you get better support and increased overnight comfort. Size 20″ x 66″ x 1.5″ Weight […]
Go Lite Chrome Dome
Retail price: $30 www.golite.com Specs per manufacturer: Offering the best lite-weight protection in rain or shine, the Chrome Dome Umbrella should be your first choice for coverage. A durable full-stick design holds up to wilderness use and the reflective canopy provides exceptional protection in intense sunlight. Findings: We brought the dome out to the canyon […]
Go Lite Phantasm Jacket
Retail price: $200 Order here at Amazon! Specs per manufacturer: Our Gore-Tex PacLite waterproof-breathable laminate features two welded mesh hand pockets, a watertight front zipper, an adjustable hood with a reinforced visor, and a cord lock at the waist. Ideal for all wet and cold weather outings. Weight: 10 oz. Findings: This semi-fitted rain jacket […]
Go Lite Quest Backpack
Retail price: $175 www.golite.com Specs per manufacturer: Weight–2 lbs. 15 oz. Volume: 4000 cubic inches or 65 liters Findings: My search for a comfortable backpacking pack has ended! This pack is incredible well designed. Fifty pounds feels like nothing! Well done Go Lite. Check out the slide show for more:
Puddle Gear Albin Jacket
Retail Price: $59.95 www.puddlegear.com Specs per manufacturer: Each jacket has reflective tape detail and a detachable hood. The closures are all good quality strong poppers. The collar is light grey soft fleece. The jacket can be made into a set matching with Olle pants, Jesper pants or Samuel pant. Comes in sized 80-130. Certified by […]
Puddle Gear Olle Pants
Retail Price: $57.95 www.puddlegear.com Specs per manufacturer: Great pants with black vinyl patches for reinforcement on the child’s bottom and each knee. Keeps crawlers knees cleaner. Adjustable suspenders that click/lock and reflective tape on the leg. Pops on the side for sizing. They can be paired with the Albin Jacket or the Benny Jacket to […]
Puddle Gear Waterproof Mitts
Retail Price: $27 www.puddlegear.com Specs per manufacturer: Four sizes for children under 1 yr to 9 years old. Mitts are available in Navy, black, cherry pink, red and medium blue. These complete the trio of jacket pants and boots to turn your child into a lean mean puddle machine! The fleece is incredibly warm with […]
Puddle Gear Hilde Full Piece “Muddy Buddy”
Retail price: $95 www.puddlegear.com Specs per manufacturer: Head to toe practicality. Two colors blue and pink or blue and dark blue. The zipper is encased in a pop flap. Elasticized in the waist for fit. Certified by Oko-Tex to be free of over 100 harmful chemicals including PVC and Phthalates. Findings: This is a well […]