Gear Guides
Accessible yet comprehensive for all
To help you compare gear items & recognize consistent similarities between gear, our guides generally share this format
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| Introduction | We introduce the core function of this gear item or guide. That sets the page for us to talk holistically about household items you could use, rather than just outdoor-specific gear |
| What we carry | A quick summary of what we carry that you can either buy or rent |
| What to use & how to choose | The bulk of each guide. We review the household items or outdoor-specific gear that you can use to address this core function. Our goal is to help you understand the trade-offs so you can decide what's best given the trip conditions & your needs. For gear specifically, we review data such as price, capacity, weight, etc. to help you understand key considerations & their overlapping effects |
| Anatomy diagram | For more complex gear, we describe the key parts |
| Usage tips | For some gear, we provide broad knowledge of how to use it regardless of model, or expert tips to help you optimize your experience |
| Maintenance tips | We've compiled our extensive experience with rental gear to help you repair, clean, & store your gear appropriately |
| Other products on the market | We'll talk about other gear you may see but that may be less common (e.g., it's new or more niche), so you are fully knowledgeable about the options |
