[wp-review id=”7155″] Functionality Reinforced cushioned heels and toes make for a very comfortable (and durable) socks. Both models feature a seamless but structured ultralight arch support panel. Like the proprietary “Sensitive Rib” ankle bands...
[wp-review id=”7165″] Functionality Protection, breathability and packability are the very definition of functionality when it comes to this raingear combo. Bypassing the usual high-tech waterproof/breathable membrane with vents design, Sierra Design focused on simplicity...
[wp-review id=”7091″] Functionality Skin is a complex system designed to protect the internal body against external damage (pathogens, bacteria) and to regulate body heat, among other things. Although there are many variables, some...
It’s seems like a cliché to say at this point: “You go, girl!” But at Gearographer, we think it bears repeating over and over. As Kristin Hostetter, the former long-time gear editor at Backpacker...
If you’ve recently added bike commuting to your daily routine, or have recently stepped up your commuting mileage, you’ve probably already figured out that longer distance commutes are a great way to solve several...
by Jo Ostgarden+ · Published February 24, 2016 · Last modified May 13, 2016
Outdoors enthusiasts are increasingly becoming more like foodies. While gourmands seek new food experiences, they’re also increasingly concerned about where the ingredients are coming from farm to fork. Outdoors/endurance sports consumers are also becoming increasingly source...
Revolutionary developments aimed at improving the enduring insulation we know as “down fill” are helping make traveling light and staying dry a lot easier. As you consider replacing your old bag with one filled...
The TLDR Version: A simple replacement zipper slider that repairs zippers without tools or sewing. It works great for some applications, but not all. Buy the 3-pack ($24.99). It’s the best deal and will...
Field Test ★★★ There are good reasons this is the number one best-selling portable UV purifier of all time. It’s super efficient. But there are a couple of drawbacks to battery-operated water purification systems. One...
by Jo Ostgarden+ · Published December 21, 2015 · Last modified February 9, 2016
From inexpensive to spendy (but worth it) this list offers some very unique gift ideas for the cyclist on your list. Map Pint Glass $30 This may be one of the coolest most unique...
by Jo Ostgarden+ · Published December 21, 2015 · Last modified February 9, 2016
Looking for some new gear to kickstart your next adventure or as a gift for the hiker, backpacker, backcountry skier or adventurist on your list? Here’s our list of unique and useful picks for $100 or...
by Jo Ostgarden+ · Published December 21, 2015 · Last modified February 9, 2016
Looking for some new gear to kickstart your next adventure or as a gift for the hiker, backpacker, backcountry skier or adventurist on your list? Here’s our list of sure-to-please affordable picks. SnowPeak GigaPower Stove $39.95...
Field Testing Parameters The bag was tested in 18°F, 22°F, 35°F and 65°F ambient outside temperatures. For this report, the results are limited to a five-night backpacking trip involving 25°F temps with 5-10 mph...
by Jo Ostgarden+ · Published September 11, 2015 · Last modified September 9, 2015
Who hasn’t spent time surfing the internet in search of an adventure to fit into their everyday work life—in other words: limited time off—only to discover it’s too late to secure backcountry permits for their...
“You may assume that you are fulfilling your significance if you apply yourself to converting all your experience to the highest advantage of others. You and all [humans] are here for the sake of...
Many people are convinced that traditional heavy-duty, ankle-high boots are an absolute necessity for anything longer than a few days of backpacking—mostly, the argument goes, to stabilize ankles and ensure adequate traction on rocky trails....
If you’ve ever found yourself itching for an overnight backcountry escape while on the road from point A to point B, pack these 10 essentials and you’ll always be ready for spontaneous adventuring. Pack it...
Bike-themed film festivals are held in major cities across the globe, including London, Chicago, New York, Sydney and San Francisco. But none are held in a city as bike centric as Portland, Oregon. The...
Functionality ★★★★ Bollé has long been a leader in functional, fair-priced eyewear, featuring stylish aesthetics and premium technologies. The Everglades model exemplifies this tradition: The frame is designed with a 60mm eye size, 17mm...
by Jo Ostgarden+ · Published October 29, 2014 · Last modified March 28, 2016
I felt like I was on a date with the Marquis de Sade. Every step I took felt like my legs were being stricken with a whip—thanks to the cat claw-like branches on the...
