It's my CHANNELVERSARY!!! Thank you all SO MUCH for the last year! I hope to continue providing you with quality content to help make your hiking, backpacking, and camping (and who knows, maybe even the Camino!) even better. GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT: And the winner is . . . watch the video! Then contact me via email … Continue reading It’s Backcountry Pilgrim’s “Channelversary”!
If you are hiking with an umbrella, this ultra light hands-free gadget will come in very . . . handy! Full video HERE! VIDEO LINKS:Gossamer Gear Handsfree Umbrella ClampEuroSCHIRM Swing Liteflex Umbrella
For some time now I've been looking for inexpensive, lightweight, waterproof gloves for hiking. The $10 SLB's didn't cut it. Will the $14 Vebes do the trick - or will I need to throw caution to the wind and go for the $40 Sealskinz? Find out HERE!
While you don't want to bring too much stuff on your Camino pilgrimage, there are some very useful gadgets out there you might want to consider. HERE are several!
Hiking can be dirty business. Fortunately on the Camino de Santiago there are regularly spaced facilities for cleaning up the nastiness - but you'll still need to bring some of your own supplies. Click HERE for the video!
In this video I review the Easthills Outdoors Skyloft Hammock and Cocoon Underquilt (both sent to me for review by manufacturer). There was an issue with the underquilt but I still gave it 5 stars - find out why at the end!
After an arduous selection process, miles of testing, and hours of YouTube gear reviews, I have finally done it. I have chosen my Camino backpack! Video HERE!
My search for a completely waterproof, lightweight, minimalist fanny....er....LUMBAR pack is finally over! The Mountainsmith Dry Kick integrates perfectly into my lightweight backpacking system! FULL VIDEO REVIEW HERE!
I like a challenge. Especially one that doesn't require much more than surfing online for things I don't need. I already tried gearing up for a Camino at Wal Mart, now I wondered what Camino gear shopping might look like if I only had one day to research and $300 to spend. FULL VIDEO HERE! … Continue reading Cheapo Camino: All Gear for Under $300!
If you're walking the Camino de Santiago, there will likely be a few times you'll want some supplementary lighting. Here I go over a few of the more popular options. GEAR GIVEAWAY: As a "Thank You!!!" to channel subscribers, I am giving away a VONT Headlamp. Subscribers, simply comment below for a chance to win, … Continue reading Lighting Your WAY
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