I love the Ridgeline 7500 bag, but the early aluminum-stay frame kept it out of sheep country. Here is what worked, what failed and what changed.

After roughly 100 km of real backcountry use, the Backcountry Monashee Timberline Gaiters are holding up extremely well. Here is what they do differently, how they compare with my proven Stone Glacier gaiters and what still needs winter testing.

After seven years of hunting, pack-outs and family trips, a carbon stay finally wore through inside my Stone Glacier Krux frame. Here is what failed, how the repair worked and why the pack is staying in service.

After 5 years in the mountains, we break down the Stone Glacier 6900 backpack—pros, cons, and why it’s still a top choice for hunting and long expeditions.

Cold, rain, and wind put the Stone Glacier M7 to the test. Here’s how this insulated rain gear really performs outdoors.