Alex "GPS" Brown

I've hiked thousands of miles, some on trails you've heard of (CDT '21) and some you might not have (Nolan's 14 '21, Pfiffner Traverse '22, Skurka-Wind River High Route '23) and currently enjoy thinking about hiking thousands more from behind a desk.

Posts

Gear Wars: Which GPS Platform is Best for Backpacking?

Gear Wars: Which GPS Platform is Best for Backpacking?

Looking for a GPS app to help you take your backpacking navigation to the next level?We tested the top 3 platforms and here's what we found.

Nov 16, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Katabatic Gear Flex 22 Ultralight Quilt Review

Katabatic Gear Flex 22 Ultralight Quilt Review

Katabatic Gear makes some of the best ultralight quilts available. Meet the Flex 22, their most versatile model, which is ready for anything.

Sep 26, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Ultimate Direction FK Gaiter Review

Ultimate Direction FK Gaiter Review

The Ultimate Direction FK Gaiter is an adjustable and lightweight solution for keeping debris out of your trail shoes. No more mud.

Jul 26, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Ibex Journey Short Sleeve T-Shirt Review

Ibex Journey Short Sleeve T-Shirt Review

The Ibex Journey T-shirt keeps it cool, combining the best properties of synthetic and wool fabrics in a shirt that's ready for anything.

Jul 21, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear Custom Camera Bag Review

Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear Custom Camera Bag Review

The Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear (CTUG) Custom Camera Bag is a made-to-order product to holster your photo gear on trail. There are 12 color

Jun 21, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Solid Review

Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Solid Review

The Durston Gear X-Mid 1 Solid is a new variant of the popular X-Mid 1. Retaining the same basic design and geometry, the solid variant modifies a

May 3, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Is DCF Overrated? Pros and Cons of Everyone’s Favorite UL Fabric

Is DCF Overrated? Pros and Cons of Everyone’s Favorite UL Fabric

DCF was the revolutionary backpacking fabric of the 2000s. Borrowing an innovative fabric from sailboat racing, hikers were suddenly able to cut

Mar 1, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Gossamer Gear Lightrek Hiking Umbrella Review: All-New Gold Umbrella

Gossamer Gear Lightrek Hiking Umbrella Review: All-New Gold Umbrella

Any desert hiker knows that the sun is your greatest enemy and that an umbrella is a great way to create a personal refuge. The Gossamer Gear

Jan 23, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
The Ethics of Geotagging on Social Media

The Ethics of Geotagging on Social Media

Outdoor recreation is hot right now. Covid brought tons of new people to the outdoors when inside was no longer safe, and the rebound traffic after a

Jan 18, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Kora Yardang Jersey Review

Kora Yardang Jersey Review

The Kora Yardang Jersey is a quarter-zip baselayer top. Unlike many popular baselayers on the market, it is a mix of merino and yak wool. If you are

Jan 4, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown