Old Town Topwater PDL Fishing Kayak Review The return of spring doesn’t just mean we have an opportunity for more hiking and camping. For many, it is a chance to hit their favorite lakes, rivers, and streams to go fishing too. While I’m not an avid fisherman, I do enjoy dropping my line in the … Read more
Over the past year or so, I’ve had the pleasure of testing a number of different portable power solutions from Jackery, including the Explorer 240 and Explorer 160. Now, the company has embarked on a partnership with Honda to produce a new line of power stations that are set to begin shipping later this month, … Read more
The arrival of truly wireless earbuds a few years back was a real game-changer for runners and cyclists. While the transition away from traditional earphones that plugged into our mobile devices to Bluetooth models that delivered audio wirelessly was a great step forward, there were still issues to contend with. Most notably, there was still … Read more
AxisGo Water Housing for iPhone: One of the best things about using an iPhone as my smartphone of choice is that it gets lots of options when it comes to accessories. While some phone manufacturers struggle to even get quality cases made for their devices, Apple’s ecosystem is filled with unique, weird, and wonderful add-ons. … Read more
Black Yak Niata Jacket: Over the years here at The Adventure Blog, I’ve been fortunate enough to test out much different gear, including some great insulated jackets. Since I started writing this website a dozen years ago, we’ve seen some interesting jacket design developments, including the rise of waterproof down, unique new patterns on baffles, … Read more
The North Face Gore-Tex CloseFit Tricot Glove: When layering up for a winter run or hike, we usually put a great deal of thought into what clothes we’ll be wearing. We pick technical layers for close to the skin, add an insulator or shell to provide warmth and protect us from the elements, and even … Read more
Gregory Miwok 24 Daypack: A good daypack may be the essential piece of gear that any outdoor enthusiast owns. Not only do these smaller backpacks allow you to carry everything you need with you on the trail, but they can also be a companion while traveling, running errands, or for your daily commute too. This … Read more
Training Wool Shirt and Pants: One of the more underrated pieces of outdoor apparel that most of us own are our baselayers. Sure, we recognize how much we appreciate them when the temperature takes a plunge, but for the most part they rarely get the attention of an insulating layer or a shell jacket for … Read more
The gear that we carry with us on our expeditions has come a very long way in recent years. In the past, we’d take the usual stuff, tents, sleeping bags, fuel, food, and so on. But in the modern era of exploration, adventure travel, and mountaineering we’re also heading out with a host of electronic … Read more
UPDATE: (Oros Endeavor Jacket) Check out the new Oros Voyager Jacket and Orion Parka. A few years back, I wrote extensively about the Champion Super Suit, which at the time promised to revolutionize the way mountaineers explored 8000-meter peaks or the polar regions of our planet. The suit used a space-age material called aerogel as … Read more
