The Permafrost from Montbell is a lightweight down parka with an integrated Gore-Tex waterproof, windproof layer for substantial weather resistance for the worst winter conditions. This is my review. … More Montbell Permafrost Light Down Jacket review: A Windproof mobile fortress.
Having a rigid frame gravel bike is great for efficiency, but not always great for your body. The ShockStop from Redshift is a bike stem that adds 20 mm of travel to the handlebars with the intention to improve the comfort and quality of the ride on rougher terrain. Does it work and are there any drawbacks? My review: … More RedShift ShockStop Suspension Stem Review
Backcountry now makes a slick pair of 7″ Ripstop shorts designed for hiking and camping. I’ve put a pair to the test, and this is my quick review: … More Backcountry 7 Inch Lightweight Ripstop Short Review
Part of their upcycled collection, the Clover LL sunglasses from Dragon Alliance use recycled water bottles to produce stylish sunglasses that look and feel great, while keeping plastic out of our oceans. This is my review: … More Five water bottles are recycled to make these Clover LL Sunglasses from Dragon
Water resistant storage and organization is essential on and off the trail. Be it to protect your food, clothing, or really any other great, a good stuff sack can absolutely save a trip when the rain dumps down unexpectedly. Today I compare the Standard Stuff Sack to the Ultra Sil Stuff Sacks from Sea to Summit, and review them both. … More Sea to Summit Stuff Sack vs Ultra Sil Stuff Sack Review
One of the easiest way to ease your burden on the environment is to simply shift away from single use products. The Pirani Stainless Steel tumbler is a stylish, durable option for those who like the party cup aesthetic, but want to avoid the negatives of “disposable” plastic … More Pirani, Reusable Stainless steel Insulated Tumblers
Traditional jackets are designed to keep you warm, but this one is designed to actively heat you up. Packing integrated heating elements and a rechargeable battery supply, the Gobi Heat Wolf is basically central heating on the go. My review: … More Gobi Heat Wolf Heated jacket review
Lightweight and packable, the Odin 3D Air Shell by Helly Hansen strives to combine the performance of a 3 layer jacket, with the weight and compresibility of a 2.5 layer jacket. This is my review: … More Helly Hansen Odin 3D Air Shell Review
Large, spacious, and highly livable, the Sierra Designs Nomad 6 is a fully featured car camping tent that is designed to be fast and easy to set up. This is my review: The Nomad 6 is of course a 6 person car camping tent. It has a three pole design with the two primary poles … More Sierra Designs Nomad 6 Camping Tent Review
Lovingly named the Ultralight 850 Down Big Baffle Hooded Puffer Jacket, this winter garment from L.L.Bean incorporates high quality down, recycled materials and one of the highest warmth/weight ratios I’ve ever tested. This is my review: … More L.L.Bean 850 Down Big Baffle Jacket Review
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