As outdoors enthusiasts, we are always on the lookout for new gear to buy, and I try to keep track of it. This is a running list of camping, photography, and motorcycle gear — along with the occasional watch that has caught my eye, or someone’s whose opinion I respect. […]
Tents
Testament to the REI Half-Dome 2-Person Tent
REI Half Dome Tent My 2-person REI Half-Dome backpacking tent is coming up on 17 years of service in my outdoor adventures. It has been my camping companion for every solo adventure and quite a few 2-person outings. It survives a 16-year marriage — in fact, it was one of […]
Quest for the Best Family Tents of 2019
[Updated for 2019] This guide is the result of exhaustive research to replace our family tent. I gave away our family tent when we moved because I never, ever wanted to set it up again. There are tons of tents out there that won’t last a weekend of use by […]