Adventure Gear Archives

Field Tested: Pelican 8QT Personal Cooler

May 8, 2025 by Charlie Pankey

Built like a tank. Sized for your lunch. Perfect for every solo Sierra adventure. By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine Not every piece of gear has to be technical to earn a permanent spot in your summer kit. On a recent weekend fishing trip to Crowley Lake for Fishmas, I brought along the Pelican … Read more

A Winter Gear Bag Update: C2 Extreme Tights A New Required Element For Winter Adventures

February 11, 2025April 4, 2017 by Charlie REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher

Sierra Rec Magazine Publisher Discovers “New Favorite” In Adventure Gear Layer Product Review: C2 Extreme Tights Don’t put away your winter gear just yet, in the Sierra. As the forecast for this week is calling for up to another 4 feet of snow in early April. But maybe better advice would be to check out this … Read more