I laced up the Katabatic Wind Low for a day‑long romp through the Ozarks, and man, they impressed right out of the gate. I wasn’t expecting them to feel this lively on rocky descents,...

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25: Solid Support for Long Miles I’ve spent a lot of time out on the Fayetteville Greenway in Northwest Arkansas, and if you’ve walked, biked, or jogged any of it, you...

That Float Life A few buddies and I loaded up the yaks and hit the Buffalo River in early June, right as the Ozarks were starting to hit peak green. Temps were hovering in...

I had the chance to wander the aisles at the Grassroots Connect event last month, and let me tell you, it was like stepping into gear paradise. From tiny gadgets that banish mosquito bites...

Darn Tough: Built for Hiking and Running Austin in June is no joke. I laced up early to beat the heat and slipped on the Darn Tough Run No‑Show Tab socks for a sunrise...

Trailside Introductions I’ve gotta say, not a lot of apparel brands really walk the talk like The Landmark Project does. They’re not just about selling shirts and socks with pretty outdoor graphics; these folks...

First Impressions: A Reliable Companion on the Trail I recently took the updated Jetboil Flash 1.0L Fast Boil System on a weekend camping trip, and it quickly became an essential part of my camp...

Morning Ride Tested: A Windbreaker That Delivers There’s something about those early morning rides, the world is quiet, the air is crisp, and the roads are yours. On one such ride, I threw on...

I took this drink mix out for a spin on a recent ride through the Texas Hill Country. The weather was hot and humid, and I needed something to keep me going. I mixed...

You know when an outfit just sorta clicks? That was me last weekend when I decided to break in a whole setup from KAVU, the Wanaka cotton shirt, and Kumano pants combo. I was...

This past weekend, I played in our regional ultimate frisbee tournament, and man, my body is feeling it. Long days in the sun, sprinting my butt off, and, of course, laying out for those...

A Night on the Buffalo with the Gerber ComplEAT Cutting Board Set A few weekends ago, I packed up for a quick overnighter out at the Buffalo National River. It wasn’t anything too crazy,...

Cold Brews & Curveballs: A Day with the YETI Beverage Bucket I brought the YETI Beverage Bucket to a local baseball game last weekend, and let me just say, it kinda stole the show....

Everyday Gear You Don’t Think About, Until It’s This Good I’ve worn a lot of gear over the years guiding trips and just living outside as much as possible. But I don’t usually talk...

Alright, I’ll admit it, I haven’t had the chance to take these knives out on a real hunt yet. Life’s been busy… But that didn’t stop me from giving the Montana Knife Company Blackfoot...

​I recently took the Coast RL35R headlamp on a weekend camping trip in the Ouachita National Forest. As someone who often finds themselves fumbling with gear in the dark, the idea of a voice-activated...

When you’re out in the wild, having a reliable multi-tool can make all the difference. Whether you’re setting up camp, fishing by the river, or just enjoying the great outdoors, the right tool at...

If there was ever a weekend to put KT Tape to the test, it was this one. I competed in an ultimate frisbee tournament, and long story short, I racked up 50,000 running steps...

I was able to be one of the first people to get my hands on the new GU Rainbow Fruit Mix Energy Chews. And I will say they do not disappoint. I went for...

This past weekend, we finally had a few days of 70-degree and sunny weather. Because of the great weather,  three friends and I took a trip to the Ozarks to camp. This trip, I...