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In-depth reviews of outdoor gear, art supplies, and other adventure equipment by Claire Giordano

Scarpa Kailash In-Depth Review

Scarpa Kailash In-Depth Review

Scarpa Kailash In-Depth Review

The best hiking/ backpacking boot of my life. Zero blisters in 2+ years. Exceptionally well made with great grip on any surface. Durable and robust so they handled off-trail travel and a heavy pack with ease. My uber-picky feet are happy!

2023 Backpacking Kit

2023 Backpacking Kit

2023 Backpacking Kit

Complete list of all the gear and art equipment I carried on my backpacking trips this year!

a photo of claire's palette for adventure painting

a photo of claire's palette for adventure painting

My Adventure Painting Kit

Painting outside has unique challenges that led me to gather a lightweight collection of tools that make it easy and fun to create outdoors.

claire works in a painting beside the red Akto tent

claire works in a painting beside the red Akto tent

Hilleberg Akto Review

In-depth 4+ year review! The best tent I’ve ever owned. Lightweight, all-season, and insanely durable solo tent I plan to use for the rest of my life.

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