Just in case you still need some help selecting the best gear for your summer outdoor adventures, Outside magazine has released its 2016 Summer Buyers Guide, outlining 369 items that will keep you safe, comfortable, and happy while pursuing your favorite activities. The Buyer’s Guide is broken down into multiple categories, including Float, Hike, Bike, … Read more
When it comes to high performance fabrics, merino wool has become the defect standard by which all other materials are judged. Based on the performance of merino it is easy to understand why. Not only is it warm and comfortable, it also features natural wicking properties, it is highly breathable, and it has antimicrobial attributes … Read more
Lowa Innox EVO Lo and Renegade GTX Mid Boots: Finding the right footwear to see you through your outdoor adventures is essential to enjoying your time outside. After all, if you’re feet aren’t happy, the rest of you probably isn’t going to have a good time either. Fortunately, we live in a time when there … Read more
My recent winter trip to Quebec was an excellent opportunity to test some new gear in harsh conditions. Not only was the temperature well below zero most days, but there was also plenty of snow and ice on the ground to keep things interesting as well. Knowing that those would be the conditions that I … Read more
Looking for a great lightweight, versatile backpack for your winter adventures? Than look no further than the new Mutant 38 from Osprey, a pack specifically designed for ice climbing, snowshoeing, and ski mountaineering that offers everything you need and nothing you don’t. I recently carried the Mutant 38 with me on my trip to Canada, … Read more
Finding the right boot for winter activities can be a real challenge sometimes. You obviously want something warm and comfortable that can provide good traction on snow and ice, but all too many times that comes at the expense of weight and bulk. That isn’t the case with the new Ultra Extreme II GTX boots … Read more
We’re living in a golden age of sleeping bag technology. Not only have our bags gotten lighter, warmer, and more packable, they now come with a wide variety of insulation types designed to perform better in difficult situations. A case in point is the 0º Kara Koram sleeping bag from Eddie Bauer, a comfortable, well-made … Read more
Now that winter is closer than we’d like to believe, it is time to start thinking about the gear we’ll use to continue our favorite outdoor sports even when the temperatures start to drop, and the snow begins to fly. After all, we’re not going to let a little winter weather keep us from spending … Read more
Lighting solutions for camping and backpacking excursions continue to become more sophisticated and useful. Gone are the days of fumbling around for a light, or dealing with finicky gas-powered lanterns. Today, we have a number of options available that use bright, efficient LED lights that are capable of illuminate a surprisingly large area, but are … Read more
Keeping your electronic devices charged while in the field is an ongoing challenge these days. After all, we generally set out on our travels with an array of gadgets designed to not only document our adventures but keep us in touch with loved ones back home. Those devices have brought a great deal of convenience … Read more
