One of the biggest trends in the outdoor industry over the past few years has been the push to make more eco-friendly gear. It should come as no surprise that Patagonia is at the forefront of this movement and is working towards making all of its products from 100% recycled materials. This video explains why this … Read more
When it comes to selecting the proper gear for travel, overall comfort is probably at the top of the list of the things that we look for. Next up for me however is versatility, as any piece of clothing that I bring on a trip has to be able to pull double-duty both in the … Read more
One of the best things you can say about any piece of outdoor clothing is that you forget that you are even wearing it. It is so comfortable and natural feeling that you simply put it on before heading out for an adventure and don’t ever have to think about it again until your journey … Read more
It has been quite an impressive year for Mountain Hardwear. Over the past 12 months or so, the company has been squarely focused on creating a gear renaissance by setting its sights on getting back to the things that made it one of the trend setters in the outdoor space for so long. In recent … Read more
Summer’s here and if you’re not spending time on the back of a bike, you’re not making the most of the season. Of course, the clothes we wear on our rides can have a significant impact on our comfort, which is why the right apparel can make a huge difference in how much we enjoy … Read more
As we start another week here at The Adventure Blog, I wanted to take the opportunity to once again thank Mountain Khakis for sponsoring the site throughout the month of November. It means a lot to me that they would step up to help out the site, and it would also mean a lot to … Read more
If you’re a regular reader of The Adventure Blog, you may have noticed a new coat of paint around here today. That’s because for the month of November, the site is being sponsored by Mountain Khakis, and that will be reflected in the design of articles pages over the next few weeks. If you’re not … Read more
The calendar may say that it is officially spring, but the weather hasn’t warmed up completely yet. Recently I’ve found myself still reaching for a pair or running tights as I set out on an early morning run, and on those chilly days I’ve fond myself very thankful that I have the new A400 running … Read more
Just a few days before I set out for Ecuador, a box was unexpectedly delivered to my door. Since I wasn’t really expecting anything, I wasn’t sure what was inside. I opened it up to discover several excellent pieces of gear from 5.11 Tactical, a company that makes great clothing and other items for outdoor … Read more
With mid-August now upon us, it is safe to say that we are definitely in the dog days of summer. In fact, where I live we’ve had a string of triple digit days (that’s 38º+ for my readers who prefer celsius) and there isn’t much relief in sight. If you’re like me, a little hot … Read more