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Gear Up is showcase of useful gear and adventure tools and that I’ve tried firsthand. If you’ve got something you want me to try, drop me a line.

Rewards Package: The Pint from Stable Goods Co.
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Rewards Package: The Pint from Stable Goods Co.

ByTom Fassbender February 29, 2016September 29, 2016

I was intrigued when I learned about The Pint, a canteen that converts to a cup, so I ordered one. Mine arrived the other day, and it’s fantastic.

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Gear I Didn’t Take: Ice Axe
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Gear I Didn’t Take: Ice Axe

ByTom Fassbender November 20, 2014October 20, 2016

When I hiked the JMT, I didn’t carry an ice axe. But if I had, I would have wanted to carry the CAMP USA Corsa Nanotech Ice Axe.

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What Color is Your Tent?
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What Color is Your Tent?

ByTom Fassbender July 7, 2014June 20, 2018

In all the time I’ve spent shopping for tents, I’ve never really given much thought to tent color.

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Tentsile Stingray 3 Tree Tent
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Tentsile Stingray 3 Tree Tent

ByTom Fassbender May 30, 2014June 20, 2018

I’d be hard-pressed to give up my Big Agnes tents. But this Tentsile Stingray 3 Tree Tent sure looks like a lot of fun.

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On Corkscrews: The Best Corkscrew to Open a Bottle of Wine
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On Corkscrews: The Best Corkscrew to Open a Bottle of Wine

ByTom Fassbender March 17, 2014June 20, 2018

There are countless ways to open your bottles of wine. But there’s only one corkscrew that can be called the best corkscrew.

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Gear Up: Princeton Tec Byte Headlamp
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Gear Up: Princeton Tec Byte Headlamp

ByTom Fassbender March 14, 2014September 23, 2016

When looking to save weight but still have the security that comes with a headlamp, the Princeton Tec Byte is a good choice.

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  • adventure
    • Complete JMT Journal
    • Adventure
    • The Adventure Library
  • Gear
    • Gear Alert
    • Gear Up
    • Hard Goods
    • Unboxed
    • Weird Gear
  • Drink
    • Coffee
      • Coffee
      • Coffee: A Preparation
    • Cocktails
    • Beer
  • Fashion
    • bow tie
    • shaving
  • Stuff You Don’t Need
  • About