If you’re looking for a pair of hiking boots that blend both form and function, then look to Hanwag. I received a pair of the Hanwag Grunten Lady as a gift, and they’ve been a trusty pair of boots in my closet since.
If you’re looking for a lightweight snack on-the-go and you’re not allergic to nuts, the Pistachio Chewy Bites are for you.
I can’t believe it’s November! Fall is upon us, crisp leaves, cool air, and all the pumpkin things! Straw Propeller has got the oatmeal flavor for you: pumpkin pie.
Pumpkin seeds, raisins, and pumpkin pie spice adorn the gluten-free rolled oats.
Autumn is upon us! Leaves are changing & falling, the streets are littered with discarded Starbucks pumpkin spice latte cups, and it’s time to break out those sweaters! Except for one problem, I don’t really own any sweaters. The Arc’teryx Covert Cardigan Hoody will have to do, right?
When AXP signed on to sponsor #HellHikeAndRaft, I was extremely curious to see what we’d be receiving. I have an Adventure Medical Kit first aid kit, and hoped it wouldn’t be the exact same thing.
When Adam handed out the goods at our motel in Idaho, it was a pleasant surprise. These were actual, thoughtfully crafted survival kits!
Each kit came with
- Mylar emergency blanket
- lighter
- NDUR Utility Flame
- Micro StarFlash Mirror
- Micro JetScream Whistle
- minor first aid supplies (not pictured)
I consolidated the first aid supplies into my current kit to maintain organization. The rest I left in the mesh pouch that they came in. My AXP #HellHikeAndRaft survival kit wasn’t terribly useful on the trip, but I am very excited to have it post-trip. It’s a great thing to toss into my pack for days in the mountain as a worst case scenario type of thing, especially now with unpredictable weather. For hikes closer to home, I leave it behind to drop weight and save space.
The only thing I would change about the kit is packaging. The mesh case is nice, but I would really prefer a waterproof bag like the one my Adventure Medical Kit comes in.
The closest offering AXP has to the #HellHikeAndRaft kit is their Wilderness Survival Mini Kit, available for $36 on their website.