For two years, Jason Klass has been updating the world on the latest and greatest trekking equipment at Gear Talk. Mr. Klass tells us about his favorite gear brands, his most memorable hike and more.
How long have you been blogging? What was the inspiration behind Gear Talk?
I started casually blogging in 2006 on my old [...]
Last week we mentioned the upmost importance of bringing your own water along on a hike, and at the very least, boil it before you drink. The amount of random and disturbing creatures lurking in our natural water sources is a tad bit alarming — not to mention the added cocktail of chemicals and further [...]
Some say eVent fabrics breathe better than Gore-Tex. eVent’s marketing strategy is even based around that concept, saying that the fabrics “let the sweat out” two times as fast as its competitors.
However, Jason Klass begs to differ. The Denver native recently visited the Gore-Tex facilities where he witnessed a demonstration that showed a side-by-side comparison [...]
Most advise traveling light, especially when you’re only planning a short ramble. However, you never know when that two-mile hike could turn into a day-long expedition. And if you don’t bring the basics, you could potentially put yourself and your future self in harm’s way. We pared down lists of 20 or so items to [...]
For more than 85 years, Lowa has been perfecting the art of creating boots that will fit your foot so well you won’t even notice they’re there. The European company, which was founded in Jetzendorf, Germany, has spent the past eight decades honing its boot-constructing methods for every aspect of the boot — from creating [...]
Escaping that ugly, real-world grind with a nature hike through mazes of swaying trees with those cuddly little forest animals scampering about is one of the best things you can do to ease your mind. While taking it all in — the crystal-clear skies, the almost-intoxicating air, the completely surreal solitude — what’s the last [...]
Already planning that spring hike? Or perhaps cold-weather treks are more your thing? Whatever the season, there are 10 utterly serene and stunning locales that you won’t need a passport to penetrate.
1. Tongass National Forest
Being that it’s the United States’ largest forest, Tongass National Forest is statistically guaranteed to [...]
Whether you plan on taking a brisk walk in your local park or challenging yourself with a longer journey such as a hike on The Appalachian Trail, Asolo hiking boots provide just about everything an adventurer seeks in a sturdy hiking boot.
The Italian footwear company sets out to fill the need for light walking footwear [...]
