The Adrift 24 from Rab is designed to be a rugged, do it all backpack for hiking, biking, commuting, and travel. I’ve put it through the gauntlet to find out what it’s capable of, and have come away impressed. … More The rugged do it all bag, Rab Adrift 24
Welcome back! If you’re new to the tradition, once a year when it starts getting cold in the Norther Hemisphere, I take all of my favorite gear from the past year and create a list of what I believe would make great gifts. I have personally and vigorously tested each product and choose them based … More The complete Holliday Gift Guide for hikers, campers, backpackers, and bikers, 2024.
Traditional water bottles are, in reality, a bit problematic. They’re difficult to drink from, produced from non-renewable resources, fail quickly, and they make water taste like plastic. Bivo hopes to change all of that with their steel constructed bike bottles, and it actually works. … More Steel biking bottles? Surprisingly viable, durable, and tasteful. Bivo Bottles Reviewed
Grab you wool stockings and ultra-light gift bag, it’s time for the Holliday Gift Guide for 2023! … More Hiking and Camping Holiday Gift Guide 2023
The ARB Sportsman 400 is a first aid kit designed to provide up to 10 people first aid supplies for up to 14 days. It includes a convenient field guide, a breakaway trauma kit, and products to treat burns, bleeding and more. My review: … More Stay Prepared for disaster with the Arb Sportsman 400 First Aid Kit. Review.
The Standard Issue from Nocs Provisions are lightweight, durable binoculars that are designed and constructed to be rugged, waterproof, and packable for adventurers who like to stop and take in the sights, without the weight penalty. … More Nocs Field Issue Waterproof Binoculars Review: Lightweight Binoculars suitable for the trail
The TX Hike Mid GTX Hiking Boots from La Sportiva are lightweight, waterproof boots designed for fast, supportive, yet agile hiking with an eco-friendly design philosophy. My review: … More La Sportiva TX Hike Mid GTX Hiking Boots Review: Fast and Light
Leading a workwear revolution, Dovetail produces high end women’s workwear with tons of pockets, room to move, and now, more inclusive sizing. This is our review of the Britt X Ultralight Pants model: … More Dovetail gets more inclusive with more women’s sizes. Britt X Ultralight Reviewed
It’s happening. It’s getting darker, colder, and the falling leaves are signaling that is time to start thinking about what to give that avid adventurer for Christmas. Now, giving a gift is one thing. Giving a gift that benefits the user and the planet? That’s another. So for this years guide I decided to focus a little bit more on items that are not only super useful, but durable, reusable, or just emphasize being kind to the planet. Let’s take a look, and check back later as I add some more recommendations. … More 2021 Holliday Gift Guide
When the trails get hot, the cool water begins to call. Bluefin hopes to answer that call with the 12′ Cruise SUP package which includes an inflatable paddle board, floor pump, paddle, and even a carry pack. This is my review: … More BlueFin Cruise 12′ Stand Up Inflatable Paddle Board Review
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