OWNER REVIEW Name: Fuzzy Monkey (David) Gender: Male Country: USA Date of Review: Summer 2012 Photo Album - REI Fleece Gloves BACKGROUND: I successfully hiked the West Coast Trail in 2011. I successfully thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2010. I also have numerous other backpacking trips under my belt. The weather conditions I've dealt with range from the dessert heat to the snow-packed mountains. I have had to deal with thunderstorms, hail, extreme winds and most things … [Read more...] about REI Fleece Gloves Review
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REI Fleece Hat Photos
This is the REI fleece hat I carried with me during my Isle Royale 5 day hiking trip. I also use this hat regularly during the fall and winter months. I'm bald so any sort of way to keep my head warm works for me. … [Read more...] about REI Fleece Hat Photos
REI Fleece Hat Review
OWNER REVIEW Name: Fuzzy Monkey (David) Gender: Male Email Address: info{at}thefuzzymonkey{dot}net Country: USA Date of Review: Summer 2012 Photo Album - REI Fleece Hat Pictures BACKGROUND: I successfully hiked the West Coast Trail in 2011. I successfully thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2010. I also have numerous other backpacking trips under my belt. The weather conditions I've dealt with range from the dessert heat to the snow-packed mountains. I have had to deal with … [Read more...] about REI Fleece Hat Review
REI MTS Boxer Review
OWNER REVIEW Name: Fuzzy Monkey (David) Gender: Male Email Address: info{at}thefuzzymonkey{dot}net Country: USA Date of Review: Summer 2012 Photo Album - REI MTS Boxer Photos BACKGROUND: I successfully hiked the West Coast Trail in 2011. I successfully thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2010. I also have numerous other backpacking trips under my belt. The weather conditions I've dealt with range from the dessert heat to the snow-packed mountains. I have had to deal with … [Read more...] about REI MTS Boxer Review
REI Flash 62 Backpack Review
REVIEWER INFORMATION Name: Fuzzy Monkey (David) Gender: Male Country: USA Date of Review: August, 2012 Photo Album – REI Flash 62 Backpack BACKGROUND: I've successfully thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. I also have numerous other backpacking trips under my belt. The weather conditions I've dealt with range from the desert heat to higher elevations in the mountains. I've dealt with thunderstorms, hail, extreme winds and most weather conditions in-between. I … [Read more...] about REI Flash 62 Backpack Review
Platypus Big Zip SL Hydration System Review
Name: Fuzzy Monkey (David) Gender: Male Country: USA Date of Review: August, 2012 Photo Album – Platypus Big Zip SL 2L Hydration Reservoir BACKGROUND: I've successfully thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. I also have numerous other backpacking experience. The weather conditions I've dealt with range from the desert heat to higher elevations in the mountains. I've dealt with thunderstorms, hail, extreme winds and most weather conditions in-between. I brought a … [Read more...] about Platypus Big Zip SL Hydration System Review
Camelbak Omega 2L Hydration Reservoir Gear Review
Name: Fuzzy Monkey (David) Gender: Male Country: USA Date of Review: April, 2012 Photo Album – Camelback Omega 2L Reservoir BACKGROUND: I've successfully thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. I also have numerous other backpacking trips under my belt. The weather conditions I've dealt with range from the desert heat to higher elevations in the mountains. I've dealt with thunderstorms, hail, extreme winds and most weather conditions in-between. I choose to use a 2L … [Read more...] about Camelbak Omega 2L Hydration Reservoir Gear Review
REI Lite-Core Sit Pad Owner Review
Name: Fuzzy Monkey (David) Date of Review: July, 2012 Photo Album – REI Lite-Core Sit Pad DISCLAIMER: Readers should be aware that I was employed by REI at the time I purchased this item however, I was not paid to write this review. The information in this review is from my own experience and done on my own time. Readers should also be aware I purchased this item using my employee discount. BACKGROUND: I've successfully thru-hiked the West Coast Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and … [Read more...] about REI Lite-Core Sit Pad Owner Review
Fuzzy Monkey’s Isle Royale Gear List 2012 Hike
We just finished up a 5 day trip in Isle Royale National Park. Reflecting on this trip I wanted to share the gear I used for this hike. The following list of gear we (Girlfriend and I) is what we used. I've included links to pictures of the items I have already photographed. I did end up using some new gear and will gradually review these items. Backpack - REI Flash 62 Backpack Sleeping Bag - Western Mountaineering Alpinlite 20 degree down Sleeping Pad - Therma-a-rest … [Read more...] about Fuzzy Monkey’s Isle Royale Gear List 2012 Hike