If you’ve ever done any serious hiking or backpacking on difficult and demanding trails, you probably know how important it is to have good ankle support. Not only does a mid- or high-length boot provide additional stability, but they also help prevent an accidental turn of an ankle that could spell big trouble in the … Read more
When you test a lot of outdoor gear, you often have a pretty good sense of a product before you even begin the process. Some of it comes from a familiarity with a brand or the materials that are used in the construction of the item (Acrux TR GTX Boot). Other times it’s because you … Read more
It is no secret that I’m a big fan of the Boa Fit System. What started as a way to more securely and easily lace up a pair of snowboard boots has evolved into the best all-around option for keeping your shoes securely connected to your feet with New Balance Hierro Boa Running Shoe Review. … Read more
Yesterday I reviewed the Rockpals 300W Portable Power Station, finding it to be an efficient and convenient way to keep your devices charged while living off the grid. In that article, I also mentioned that the company had sent me one of its ROCKPALS 100W Solar Panels to test as well. I was so impressed … Read more
There has never been a better time to be a trail runner or light and fast hiker. Thanks to some amazing advances in shoe design and the components used to make them, today’s trail shoes are more comfortable and versatile than ever. Case in point, the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II, which is built for … Read more
When you’ve tested as much outdoor gear as I have over the years, it isn’t often that you are surprised and delighted with something new. But occasionally, something fresh, unique, and interesting comes across my desk and reminds me exactly why high-quality design and materials make a difference in terms of comfort and performance. Such … Read more
We’ve known for years that climate change is having a dramatic effect on the Himalaya. The glaciers found there have been retreating at an alarming rate for some time now and as a result, rivers and streams have been drying up too. But the latest sign that the mountain range is undergoing significant change came … Read more
A few years back I was fortunate enough to review a jacket and mid-layer from a company called Oros. At the time, the company was relatively new on the scene but was making some innovative apparel that used a proprietary material called Solarcore as an insulator. At the time, I found the products to be … Read more
It’s 2022 and by now we all know that single-use plastics are bad for the environment. Not only are the use of these materials incredibly wasteful, but it also takes decades for them to decompose. Worse still, once they do begin to break down, the microplastics end up in our water, soil, and even food. … Read more
The 2022 edition of The Henley Passport Index has been released, with some interested changes to the list this year. Since 2006, the annual report has ranked the most travel friendly passports from around the world, indicating which country’s citizens can move the most freely on an international level. And while this year’s index has … Read more
