News, commentary, and insights on adventures, and adventurers, from around the globe.
Some of the biggest stories to come out of the outdoor industry over the past few years have revolved around the use of recycled materials to create more environmentally friendly products. This video takes that story to the next level by giving viewers a behind the scenes look at the technology, research, and innovation that…
While many of us love to get new, high-performance gear to take with us on our adventures, the reality is our existing gear is probably good enough to see us through all-but the most challenging conditions. Take our rain jackets for example. A modern rain shell is incredibly well designed and can offer performance that…
Each week there are far too many stories that come through my inbox and across my desk to ever find room to post about. In order to share a few more of those items with readers I post a selection of “Adventure Quickies” each Friday to help keep everyone informed. These quickies usually include a…
If there is one thing I’ve learned in my years of hiking, backpacking, and travel is that there are always new skills to learn and ways to improve on the ones you thought you had perfected. That’s definitely the basis of a new article from Backpacker magazine, which has posted a series of 100 ways…
Yesterday we shared a video of Alex Honnold answering climbing questions sent his way from Twitter. Today, he’s back again for a completely different kind of video, this time sharing his favorite pieces of gear that he absolutely can’t live without. As you would expect, there is plenty of climbing equipment on his list, but…
A few days back, I reviewed a pair of HOVR Infinite running shoes from Under Armour, finding them to be a perfectly competent option for road runners, with an intriguing dash of tech added to the mix. Today, I’ll take a look at a completely different type of shoe, this time from Hoka One One….
After a two-week hiatus, The Adventure Podcast returns this week with a new episode. The reason for our most recent break is that I was away in Africa and was unable to record a show while on the road. But, in order to make up for it a bit, our main topic for Episode 74…
It’s amazing how many people don’t make much of an effort to clean their outdoor gear. Jackets go unwashed, boots stay muddy, and other items simply left uncared for altogether. But, if we want our gear to continue to function at a high level it is important that we spend some time maintaining and cleaning…
As someone who runs a lot, I’m always on the look out for new running shoes that will last longer, provide better support and protection, and feel comfortable on my feet. To that end, I’m often testing out a variety of new options from a number of different manufacturers, including some of the biggest and…
Each week there are far too many gear, adventure travel, and exploration stories to share in the limited time and space that I have. To help rectify that, I try to wind things down on a Friday with a rundown of some of the things we might have missed elsewhere. These “Adventure Quickies” are meant…
