Penney Garrett

May 21, 2024 | switchbacktravel.com | Penney Garrett

La Sportiva Spire GTXPrice: $209Weight: 1 lb. 15.1 oz. (men’s size 9)Waterproof: Yes (Gore-Tex)What we don’t: Sturdy enough for technical trails, comfortable, and well-made. What we don’t: Expensive and sits taller than most hiking shoes.   4.5 In a departure from the recent trend toward fast and light, La Sportiva’s Spire GTX is a backpacking-ready hiking shoe that performs in many ways like a low-top boot.

Jul 18, 2023 | outdoorgearlab.com | Liz Chamberlain |Elizabeth Paashaus |Penney Garrett

Price: $175 List Manufacturer: Warbonnet Outdoors By Liz Chamberlain, Elizabeth Paashaus, and Penney Garrett, ⋅ Jul 18, 2023 78 OVERALL SCORE RANKED #2 of 17 Comfort - 40% 9.0 Ease of Setup - 20% 6.0 Durability and Protection - 20% 8.0 Versatility - 10% 7.0 Weight - 10% 7.3 Our Verdict The Warbonnet Original Blackbird is the hammock we want to spend every night in. Having all the features necessary for a top-notch all-weather shelter, it easily wins a Top Pick award for the best backcountry...

Jul 18, 2023 | outdoorgearlab.com | Elizabeth Paashaus |Penney Garrett

Price: $220 List Manufacturer: Warbonnet By Elizabeth Paashaus and Penney Garrett ⋅ Jul 18, 2023 82 OVERALL SCORE RANKED #1 of 17 Comfort - 40% 10.0 Ease of Setup - 20% 6.0 Durability and Protection - 20% 9.0 Versatility - 10% 5.0 Weight - 10% 6.6 Our Verdict The Warbonnet Ridgerunner changes the game in the camping hammock space. Made from top-of-the-line materials, this suspended cot-like model comes with two lightweight spreader bars, allowing users to lay comfortably on their back, side,...