Jaeger Shaw

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Durston X-Dome 2 Review - As Good as the Hype?

5 days ago | adventurealan.com | Jaeger Shaw

Durston X-Dome 2 Review – As Good as the Hype? Last Updated: June 2, 2025 First Impressions Review of the Durston X-Dome 2 TentAfter the smash hit success of its 1P sibling, Durston X-Dome 2 is easily the most hyped backpacking tent release of 2025. And for good reason! This tent delivers a wallop of innovation to the two-person category, and is larger, lighter, stronger, and less expensive than most of its peers.
Zpacks Pivot Duo Review - Best UL Tent of 2025?

3 weeks ago | adventurealan.com | Jaeger Shaw

Zpacks Pivot Duo Review – Best UL Tent of 2025? Last Updated: May 14, 2025 A First Impressions Zpacks Pivot Duo ReviewWow, the Zpacks Pivot Duo is a marvelous tent to behold! Its useable interior volume and overall headroom is so good that either end can be the head end, despite its asymmetrical shape.
Best Backpacking Water Storage & Filtration System 2025

3 weeks ago | adventurealan.com | Jaeger Shaw

Best Backpacking Water Storage & Filtration System 2025 Last Updated: May 11, 2025 A 100% Complete Backpacking Water Storage & Filtration SystemFor years I have been questing after the best backpacking water storage and filtration system possible. And by that, I mean a complete set of filter, bladder, bottles, and accessories that synergize to meet an incredibly high standard of performance criteria.
Best Hard Ultralight Water Bottles 2025 Reusable & Smart

4 weeks ago | adventurealan.com | Jaeger Shaw

Best Hard Ultralight Water Bottles 2025 Reusable & Smart Last Updated: May 9, 2025 Hard Ultralight Water Bottles for BackpackingHard ultralight water bottles work alongside a filter unit and collapsible reservoir to complete a backpacking hydration system. Reusable hard bottles are preferred, most frequently used to hold clean water, and offer a more user-friendly drinking experience than soft flasks and bladders, especially at camp once packs are removed.
Evolved Supply Co Space Ranger Review

1 month ago | adventurealan.com | Jaeger Shaw

Evolved Supply Co Space Ranger Review Last Updated: May 3, 2025 Reviewing the Evolved Supply Co Space Ranger BackpackFrom a design philosophy standpoint, the Evolved Supply Co Space Ranger epitomizes optimization rather than innovation. On one hand, it looks like most every other gray-colored Cottage Industry ultralight pack available these days, bringing little new to the table.
Osprey Talon 22 Review 2025 Edition

1 month ago | adventurealan.com | Jaeger Shaw

Osprey Talon 22 Review 2025 Edition Last Updated: May 2, 2025 Reviewing 2025 Osprey Talon 22 From An Ultralight PerspectiveOsprey Talon 22 was re-released and upgraded for 2025, so we took it out on a hike to see how one of the most highly regarded daypacks on the market holds up to its reputation.
Aarn Backpack Review - Mountain Magic Pro

1 month ago | adventurealan.com | Jaeger Shaw

Aarn Backpack Review – Mountain Magic Pro Last Updated: May 1, 2025 Pros and Cons of the Aarn Mountain Magic 50 ProTo inform this Aarn Backpack review, I tested the Mountain Magic 50 Pro on a five-day Grand Canyon Escalante Route backpacking trip. The result? Its suspension harness and balance pockets delivered as-promised, keeping weight off of my shoulders and center of gravity balanced.
Free REI Membership? 5 Ways to Quickly Recoup $30

1 month ago | adventurealan.com | Jaeger Shaw

Free REI Membership? 5 Ways to Quickly Recoup $30 Last Updated: April 25, 2025 Quickly Earn Back $30 To Make REI Membership Effectively FreeFret not, speculative outdoor gear shoppers; it’s trivially easy to recoup your $30, thereby scoring a virtually free REI Membership! To be clear, Co-op membership is never actually free, and you must pay the $30 upfront cost to join.
Topo Terraventure vs Ultraventure vs Mtn Racer 2025

1 month ago | adventurealan.com | Jaeger Shaw

Topo Terraventure vs Ultraventure vs Mtn Racer 2025 Last Updated: April 24, 2025 Comparing Topo Athletic Terraventure vs Ultraventure vs Mtn RacerChoosing between Topo Athletic’s three most popular wide toe box trail running shoes, Terraventure vs Ultraventure vs Mtn Racer, is largely a matter of identifying which characteristics you prefer; there is no single “best shoe” among them. How to choose depends on traction needs and cushion preferences.
HydraPak Breakaway Review - Not Just For Biking

1 month ago | adventurealan.com | Jaeger Shaw

HydraPak Breakaway Review – Not Just For Biking Last Updated: April 23, 2025 Reviewing HydraPak Breakaway From a Backpacking PerspectiveThe new-for-2025 HydraPak Breakaway Filter Bottle is designed for mountain biking, but secretly great for hiking and backpacking too. This hard-sided bottle is lightweight, well-balanced, front-mountable, easy to drink from, and filters water quickly; a distinct user-experience upgrade over the much more popular Smartwater + Sawyer filter combo.