Gear

I hate shopping for new hiking boots and shoes. I don’t know if my feet are weird or I’m too cheap or too picky, (it’s likely a combination of all of the above) but add in the necessity that my hiking boots contain no animal products, and finding footwear that fits the bill is a veritable nightmare. Fortunately, we’ve done some of the legwork for you and found 20+ of the best vegan hiking boots and shoes so you can wander on confidently and cruelty-free. You’re welcome.

I freaking hate shopping for winter wear. Maybe in part because I hate winter. I’m a tiny person; I just don’t do well with the cold. That’s part of why …

UPDATE: Outdoor Vitals no longer makes a fully synthetic backpacking quilt or sleeping bag. Their only animal-free product is their LoftTek Jacket, which can be found here. I’ll admit I …

We know a little about working on the road. We’ve had to hold up in coffee shops for extended periods as we mooch wifi in Massachusetts, tarry longer than anticipated …

It being holiday present purchasing season and all, I figured, what better time to write about another piece of gear I love from my fave camera accessory manufacturer: Peak Design. …

First of all, let me just say that Peak Design is my favorite camera accessory manufacturer since Lowepro. And nobody is paying me to say that. Their Capture Pro clip basically changed my life and with the Peak Design Slide Lite camera strap I don’t have to choose between using the clip and using a strap (or my new favorite Clutch). Brilliant. Extra safety for when I’m scaling a rock wall with my camera attached to my person. True story. This actually happens. So here’s a review of this new strap and what I think of it as a professional photographer and frequent traveler.

UPDATE: No longer available as of 2021 You’ll have to forgive me for this shameless plug, but I just can’t contain my excitement! You see, Josh and I have finally …

Update: This review is for the original version of the Peak Design Capture Clip. And guess what? Our opinion of the new version hasn’t changed. It just looks way better. …