theBRIGADE: July 2009

Jul 13, 2009

JetBoil

So while I was on my hike/camping trip to Havasupi, Jeff introduced me to the JetBoil camping stove. All I can say is "WOW!" Having grown up on Boy Scout trips and having to wait half an hour to boil water, this stove blew me AWAY! The package claims to boil two cups of water in under 2 minutes and it DOES. Absolutely amazing. And the best part is that it's super light-weight, fits entirely inside itself (gas and all), and is so easy to use. It's so incredible to be able to boil water so quickly, immediately pull it off the heat and be able to hold the cup in your hand without getting burned! Even as I'm writing this I still can't believe it. It's so perfect for backpacking, camping, and to put inside a 72 hour emergency kit. And the fuel is super cheap! Only $4 each and they last a whopping 45 minutes running at the highest level. Pair this baby with a Mountain Home meal, and you got yourself a feast away from home without breaking a sweat. Definately check it out! I promise you'll be amazing!!

Who Are We?

In 2002, theBRIGADE was founded on paper in a high school English class that officially gave a title to our group of three snowboarders, familiy, and friends. Over the years, we expanded our snowboarding team to other friends and fellow riders who shared our vision of not only snowboarding, but life in general. For us, it was all about pushing our personal limits, riding to live, living to ride, and shredding the gnar. Now that we're a little older, our focus has broadened from just snowboarding to hiking, backpacking, and exploring Nature's high places. We're still as tight as ever and the brotherhood we share continues to grow with each adventure. We don't claim to be anything more than we are, a group of adventurers taking the most out of life and giving back what we can. This is what theBRIGADE is all about. And where we come from, we ride!