In an age of smartwatches and timepieces dedicated to helping us train better it can be extremely difficult to decide on a watch to wear during your running workouts. Many of those devices are overly complicated and expensive, and often come with a wide variety of features we don’t want or need. To address this … Read more
One area of backpacking and camping that has seen considerable improvement over the past few years is camp lighting. In the past, we’d often carry the tried and true Coleman lantern with us to light the way, and while that is obviously still a viable option, today we have much lighter, brighter, and more versatile options … Read more
In terms of outdoor gear, there are few pieces of equipment that come close to being quite so iconic as the famed Swiss Army Knife. This handy tool can trace its roots all the way back to 1891, which is when the company that would eventually go on to be known as Victorinox would begin … Read more
Vivitar Air Defender X Camera Drone If you’re like me, you’ve probably been intrigued with the potential of drones over the past few years but put off by the steep price of entry to buying one. While drones’ prices have continued to come down, and their sophistication and functionality have gone up, it can still … 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
I know that like me, many of you love to take photos of the places you visit on your various adventures. Whether that is snapping shots from the trail with your smartphone, or capturing amazing images using a variety of lenses on an DSLR, photography and adventure seems to always go hand in hand. But … Read more
Judging from marketshare – not to mention mindshare – you would think that the ubiquitous GoPro Hero 3 would be the only option available in the wearable, action camera market. But despite what GoPro’s incessant marketing campaign would lead you to believe, there are actually alternative options on that rival their device, and even surpass … Read more
A few years back I reviewed the Bear Grylls Folding Sheath knife, finding it to be a well built and very functional piece of gear to have in your pack in case of emergency. Since then, I have written a buyer’s guide of camping knife reviews, make sure you check it out. At the time, … Read more
Snow Peak is one of those gear companies that you don’t hear a lot about, but when you do it is because they’ve introduced a new product that is innovative, interesting and fun. Take for example their awesome SnowMiner headlamp, which I reviewed awhile back and absolutely fell in love with. That product is an example … Read more