A few weeks back, I reviewed the BioLite Charge 80 PD power bank and found it to be an excellent option for keeping small electronics charged on the go. As much as I liked that product, however, it isn’t my favorite new item in the BioLite catalog. That distinction belongs to the AlpenGlow 250, a … Read more
The 2022 winter climbing season has not been kind to mountaineers. After an all-star team of Nepali climbers achieved the first winter ascent of K2 last year, it has been tough going ever since. But as teams set off to attempt various climbs this year, it was with a great deal of optimism and relief … Read more
It has been a rough couple of years for Outdoor Retailer—the biggest outdoor gear show in North America—and Emerald Expositions, the company that produces the bi-annual convention. After making a much-publicized exit from Salt Lake City, UT to Denver, CO in 2017, OR has faced some challenges, including canceled shows in the summer of 2020 … Read more
We’ve known that there are significant health benefits to spending time outdoors for years. Research has shown that going outside often provides more exercise, gives us exposure to the vitamin D-generating rays of the sun, and has been proven to lessen anxiety. It also improves the quality of our sleep and can increase our resistance … Read more
Andrew Skurka has been a legend in the outdoor community for years. The long-distance backpacker has hiked some of the most difficult and demanding trails in the world and has even pioneered some interesting routes of his own. Along the way, he has also helped push the ultralight hiking movement forward by traveling with a … Read more
A highly anticipated expedition to the Antarctic got underway this past weekend when the Endurance22 team set out for the frozen continent. The team, which we first told you about last summer, is headed to the Weddell Sea, where they will conduct an extensive search for one of the most sought-after shipwrecks in history—Ernest Shackleton’s … Read more
At last week’s 2022 Outdoor Retailer gear convention in Denver, Colorado, Eddie Bauer took the wraps off some very special new products. The company unveiled a new line of apparel designed specifically with sit skiers in mind—a first for the industry. The outerwear promises to provide all of the technical performance we’ve come to expect … Read more
2022 may be barely a month old, but already it has brought triumph and tragedy to Atlantic Ocean rowers. On the one hand, we’ve seen several boats make the ocean crossing in record time as part of the annual Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Rowing Challenge. But, a French adventurer also lost his life attempting the same … Read more
Considering how much we rely on our smartphones, tablets, and other electronic gear these days, a good USB power bank is essential when traveling. After all, the last thing you want is to have your devices run out of juice at the airport or even mid-flight. Thankfully, there are numerous portable power options available these … Read more
A 19-year old Belgian woman by the name of Zara Rutherford completed a solo circumnavigation of the planet by aircraft last week, setting a couple of new records in the process. Rutherford landed at a small airfield in the Belgium town of Kortrijk on January 20, ending an epic journey that included numerous challenges and … Read more
