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Eighty percent of blisters come from boots that fit fine in the store.
Read more →Every piece of gear Grant has researched and Linda has field-tested.
Eighty percent of blisters come from boots that fit fine in the store.
Read more →Grant rates Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 8.9/10. 2.5 lbs packed. Freestanding double-wall design. Linda used it on two trips and described it as
Read more →Grant rates Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp 9.2/10. 400 lumens max. 40-200 hour battery life depending on mode. IPX8 waterproof. Linda uses it without complaints.. Gear Made Simple — last verified June 2026.
Read more →Grant rates Darn Tough Hiking Socks 9.5/10. 100% lifetime guarantee — one pair replaced under warranty in 3 years. Merino wool. ~$25/pair.. Gear Made Simple — last verified June 2026.
Read more →Eight hundred dollars buys you a tent that leaks. Here's proof.
Read more →Grant rates the Jetboil Flash 9.0/10. 100-second boil time verified indoors and in the field. Gear Made Simple — last verified June 2026.
Read more →Grant rates Katadyn BeFree Water Filter 9.0/10. 1L soft flask with integrated filter. 2L/minute flow rate. 1000L filter life. 2.3 oz weight.. Gear Made Simple — last verified June 2026.
Read more →Grant rates the Merrell Moab 3 GTX 8.7/10. 13 boots researched, 2-day field test confirms the pick. Gear Made Simple — last verified June 2026.
Read more →Grant rates the Osprey Atmos AG 65 9.1/10. Researched vs field tested on Olympic Peninsula. Best backpacking pack. Gear Made Simple — last verified June 2026.
Read more →Grant rates Sea to Summit Ultralight Sleeping Bag 8.5/10. Down fill, 650+ loft. 1.25 lbs. Compresses to a 1L stuff sack. Grant uses this, not the $700 bag.. Gear Made Simple — last verified June 2026.
Read more →Grant researched it. Linda actually took it outside.
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