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Camelbak Vantage 35 Pack Review

February 7, 2014February 7, 2016Shandman Comment

Vantage 35 is an excellent approach pack for hauling hardware, rope, crampons, ice-axe, insulation and nutrition. And it’s a sturdy all around day pack or a go-to overnight backpack that is capable of sustaining you, your water supply, and your essential gear. [...]

Camelbak Unbottle Review

April 6, 2013August 24, 2021Shandman 1

In addition to being outfitted with a sturdy insulated sleeve, the Unbottle also features Camelbak’s new Quick-Link Pure Flow tube disconnect and the Big Bite mouthpiece valve. [...]

Camelbak Alpine Explorer Pack Review

November 18, 2011November 19, 2011Shandman Comment

Alpine Explorer works where you need to have additional clothing layers, maps, headlamp, gloves, compass, misc. gear, food, and enough water to get you to your goal and back to the car on the same day. [...]

Jansport Eichorn 60 Backpack Review

September 1, 2011August 9, 2016Shandman 1

What most impressed this writer about the Eichorn 60 is the fit of the loaded pack, for hours on end. It is one of the most comfortable backpacks, right out of the box, this writer has experienced. The variety of load weights varied from hike to hike, but the comfort has consistently rated an 11 on the big Marshall stack volume knob. [...]

A BETTER WATER BOTTLE

June 8, 2009July 12, 2009Shandman Comment

By now most of us have heard the controversy over bottled water and the likelyhood consumers are ingesting nothing better than filtered tap [...]