by Scott Gilbertson | May 16, 2025 | News
It’s nearly summer. The flowers are in full bloom, the birds are well north, and REI is kicking off its annual anniversary sale. This year’s REI sale starts May 16 and runs through Memorial Day, May 26. Many items are up to 30 percent off, but REI Co-op members...
by Scott Gilbertson | May 12, 2025 | News
Other OptionsPhotograph: Scott GilbertsonInsta360 X3 for $270: You’ll have to settle for 5.7K footage here, and that’s on a 1/2-inch sensor, which is only 1080p when you crop to a rectangular video format. Still, you get nearly the same form factor as the...
by Scott Gilbertson | May 11, 2025 | News
Here are some general guidelines to keep in mind when shopping for a new sleeping pad. When backpacking, we suggest sticking with inflatable pads or self-inflating pads (though these are generally heavier), which offer the best insulation and cushioning to size and...
by Scott Gilbertson | May 10, 2025 | News
Insta360’s X-series 360-degree cameras have long dominated the market. They have great video quality, an easy-to-use interface, and simple editing software, which makes these the most beginner-friendly 360 cameras around. The latest version, the Insta360 X5,...
by Scott Gilbertson | May 9, 2025 | News
My favorite place to wake up is in a sleeping bag, which is good because I tend to wake up a lot when sleeping in a sleeping bag. It’s not the bag, it’s the pad underneath me. I’ve tried them all (it’s part of my job), and while some are...
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