Canyonlands National Park is one of the best outdoor settings in the American west, but at the height of summer it can be an inhospitable place. Which of course makes it a great destination for testing gear, which is exactly what Paddy O’Connell and Lauren Steele.
In this video, the duo hiked the White Rim Trail to put the latest gear from Columbia Sportswear to the test. Did they survive? More importantly, how did their gear fare? Check out the video below to find out.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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