Category Archives: Gear Stores

Custom GooseFeet Gear Down Anorak First Impressions

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Stick

Over the last few years I have purchased a few items from Ben Smith at GooseFeet Gear, namely my down socks, my pillow set-up, and my (custom-sized) down pants. When first unboxing these items, I immediately loved them, but where … Continue reading →

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GooseFeet Gear Stuff Sack Down Pillow Case & Large Exped “UL” Air Pillow

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Stick

I am one of those hikers that carries a pillow when backpacking. A pillow is a must in order for me to get the best nights sleep possible, so I am comfortable with taking a weight penalty in order to … Continue reading →

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Post Hike Gear Talk: GOLD Gear Lite Tarp, Poles & Cook Kit

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Stick

I recently posted about a few items that David Gardner from GOLD Gear Lite sent me to use on my most recent hike. Those items were a solo tarp made from polycro, a pair of fixed-length carbon fiber trekking poles and … Continue reading →

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GOLD Gear Polcryo Tarp, Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles & Fanatic Cook Kit

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Stick

David Gardner is a long time backpacker who has recently started his own, small, cottage company called GOLD Gear (Gardner Outdoor Lightweight Design’s), in which he focuses on making ultralight weight backpacking gear. Some of the items that he is … Continue reading →

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GoLite Chrome Dome Umbrella

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Stick

I have been toying with the notion of picking up an umbrella for quite a while now, and particularly the GoLite Chrome Dome. An umbrella, like any other piece of gear, has a purpose, and in certain situations can shine … Continue reading →

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ZPacks 6.5 x 10 Cuben Fiber Flat Tarp

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Stick

As you saw in my recent ZPacks unboxing post, I recently picked up a new cuben fiber flat tarp. I have a silnylon 8 x 10 flat tarp, but it is rather heavy (by my standards) and more than big … Continue reading →

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