Darragh KennedyAug 29, 20222 minGear Review: Bisgear Pot/Stove SetSome redundant items, but a decent set at a decent price here for $26.99 My Take: When I first started upgrading my kit this was the...
Darragh KennedyAug 28, 20222 minTrip Report: Glen Camp, Point ReyesA great walk, but a dreary camp! Days/Nights - 2/1 Miles - 11 Elevation Gain - 1,581 Starting Elevation - 272 Ending Elevation - 272...
Darragh KennedyAug 28, 20221 minTips: Water Purification in the WildIt is strongly recommended to purify water when taken from rivers, streams or lakes due to the presence of Giardia - a bacteria that can...
Darragh KennedyAug 27, 20222 minTrip Report: Big Rock (Lucas Valley) to Loma VerdeA challenging hike with top of the world (Bay Area) views! Big Rock (AKA The Towers) is the second highest mountain in prominence in...
Darragh KennedyAug 27, 20222 minGear Review: Osprey Ultralight Stuff Pack (Day Pack)Tiny, light, strong and perfect. See here for $38.00. My Take In my recent trip report on Clouds Rest, I was lucky enough to have a...
Darragh KennedyAug 25, 20222 minGear Review: BV 450 - Bear VaultBear tested & hiker approved! See here for $80.95 My Take Let's face it, none of us get excited about adding an extra 2+ lbs to our...
Darragh KennedyAug 25, 20226 minTrip Report: Tuolumne Meadows to Sunrise Lakes, Clouds Rest & Cathedral Lakes. We started this trip on June 1st, 3 days after the Tioga Pass Road opened, having been closed since October 2021 due to snow. Days/Nights...
Darragh KennedyAug 24, 20221 minGear Review: North Face TKA Fleece Mid LayerYou will never want to wear anything else! See here for $41.26. My Take So, like most of you, there are times when our research leads to...