David Gray Media

I purchased the original Zpacks Arc Blast pack in 2015. Recently I purchased Zpack’s latest Arc Blast. It is the perfect backpack for me.

A camera mounting system…? Gear?! Well, as someone who always carries a relatively bulky camera into the backcountry the Peak Design Capture system is critical to my hikes.

I recently upgraded to the MSR PocketRocket Plus, and it is so near-perfect that it may be the last stove I ever purchase.

When my trusty Nemo Meta 2P finally ‘gave up the ghost’, I went in search of a replacement shelter. I decided on the Zpacks Triplex, and the Triplex has proven to be the perfect shelter for my needs.

I’m often asked what my favorite gear item is. For overall versatility and most uses trip-after-trip, my favorite piece of gear is my Patagonia Houdini Air Wind Jacket.