Others-Gear Reviews

Osprey Stratos 36 By: Neza Mendoza I bought my Osprey Stratos 36, my first hiking backpack, at Bukluran Outdoor Shop (get yours from their shop too!). Thanks to sir Ceejay because he helped me pick a great backpack that really suits me. Osprey Stratos 36’s width, height and capacity (2 lb 13 oz / 1.29 kg) just fits me well and it can be hand-carried […]

SANDUGO TRAIL SHOES By: Neza Mendoza   SALE 50% OFF! Enticing isn’t it? So I bought my first trail shoes at Sandugo, Pavilion Shaw Boulevard. I’m not really a fan of using shoes for trail. I’ve used sandals in all my climbs before, when I wasn’t an applicant of Green Mountain Tribe. What I thought before is that shoes will limit my steps because I […]

Mizuno Wave Hayate 3 By: Siege Custodio A week ago I got a pair of Mizuno Wave Hayate 3, At first I’m kind of hesitant to use it because of its regular sized toe box. I was using a Brooks caldera before that has a wide toe box and a fully cushioned trail shoes, compared to Mizuno wave hayate 3 that has a regular toe […]

Merrell Waterpro Maipo By:Donna Austria UPPER/LINING • Synthetic leather and mesh upper • Lycra® and neoprene stretch collar for easy on and off • Injection moulded TPU rear foot stabilizer • Synthetic leather toe bumper protection • Hydro drainage/ventilated footbed with Etc.®Anti-Friction Lining treated with antimicrobial solution MIDSOLE/OUTSOLE • Moulded nylon arch shank • Merrell air cushion in the heel absorbs shock and adds stability […]

Product Review: Salomon Speedcross III By: Rhynald Alcala SALOMON Speedcross III SPECIFICATION: Upper Material – Mesh, Textlie Footbed – Ortholite Midsole – Injection-molded EVA Sole – Contragrip Heel / Forefoot Height – [Midsole] 10mm Claimed Weight – [pair, size 9] 626g Recommended Use – Trail Running, Racing Source: http://www.backcountry.com/salomon-speedcross-2-trail-running-shoe-mens As an avid hiker for almost 3 years, choosing the right shoes has been my problem since I’ve started climbing mountains. From blisters I have after a hike, dead toe nails, […]

Gear Up!!! Mountaineering Gear Review (MEC Cragalot Backpack) By:Julius Riogelon I am using  a 48L MEC Cragalot backpack the small size and I bought it from Mountain Equiuptment Coop in Canada just for only $99.00 cad.  There’s a lot of features of this pack including: Contoured and padded shoulder straps with stabilizer straps. Moulded EVA backpanel. Removable framesheet with 6061A aluminum tubing border. Contoured hipbelt […]

Gear Review: Merrell Capra Rapid (Women) By:Mabel Baldo   Specs: Synthetic and mesh upper materials Cord and lock lacing system Rubber foam and mesh lining for cushioning Perforated EVA removable footbed Molded nylon arch shank Merrell air cushion in the heel Water distribution ports in midsole and outsole to manage water distribution Protective toe rand 5mm lug depth Price: P3,995.00 Merrell women’s capra rapid is a very […]

Gear Review: Marmot Pulsar 2 By:Jerome Aquino Specs Best Use Backpacking Seasons 3-season Sleeping Capacity 2-person Minimum Trail Weight 3 lbs. 5 oz. Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight 2 lbs. 9 oz. Packaged Weight 3 lbs. 14 oz. Packed Size8 x 23.5 inchesFloor Dimensions87 x 53 inches Floor Area 28 square feet Vestibule Area 7.97 square feet Peak Height 37 inches Number of Doors 1 […]

Gear Review: Brooks Cascadia 9 By:Kelvin Delatorre SPECIFICATION: Manufacturer – Brooks Model – Cascadia 9 Type – Trail running shoe Midfoot Height – 16mm Heel Height – 28mm Drop-heel-to-forefoot – 12mm Weight – 12oz Upper – Synthetic Mesh Midsole – BioMogo DNA Rock Plate – Yes I’ve started my trail running experience last year and this is also the first time I use my Brooks […]

BROOKS CALDERA Used my Brooks caldera at some trail running event 32km to 100km Trail Run, Even used it on some Multi Day hikes with different terrains and weather conditions. Quick Specification Support: Neutral Weight: 9.90ox / 280.7g Midsole Drop: 4mm Arch: Medium or high Market price: 5,500 Php For a bulky shoes its surprisingly light weight. The sole is obviously high for better cushion […]

Salomon XA Pro 3D Review For a short while, I have been using Salomon Speedcross 3 and it was great during the summer but when the rain started falling in, the shoes weaknesses got into me. I slip and tumble when the terrain is mostly rocks and roots so I decided to look for something has a wider range of technical terrains after all the […]

The North Face Rock 32 Tent The North Face Rock 32 Tent Price: P6,000- 8,000 Extended night of darkness and cold breeze because of Amihan mean for October, November and December are made for a Tropical country like Philippines. Despite the fact that we can assume Mother Nature will be easier on us, we still have to prepare for what she might throw to us […]