REVIEW: Ridge Merino Wool Hoodie Full Zip
As the warm days of summer start to transition to the cooler days of fall, our outdoor gear needs begin to change as well. It’s time to swap out the shorts and t-shirts in...
Author: Kraig Becker
REVIEW: Sherpa Adventure Gear Gurkhali Travel Pants
Without question, one of the most competitive segments of the outdoor apparel market is hiking and travel pants. Nearly every company that makes outdoor clothing offers their take on the classic trekking trouser, which...
REVIEW: Merrell MQM Flex 2 Gore-Tex Trail Running Shoes
When searching for the right pair of trail running shoes there are some important factors that we always take into consideration. For instance, the shoe need to be comfortable to wear even on longer...
REVIEW: Cobra Road Trip Handheld CB Radio
While modern cellphones have made it easier than ever to stay in contact while on the go, there are still plenty of places where cell coverage remains elusive. Finding a way to communicate while...
REVIEW: Keen Solr Sandal
Despite the fact that Keen practically invented the outdoor sandal when it introduced its venerable Newport model nearly two decades ago, the company continues to refine and innovate with its design. This is abundantly...
REVIEW: Jackery Explorer 1500 Portable Power Station
Over the past few years, the portable power station market has become an increasingly competitive one in the outdoor and travel space. As the number of gadgets that we take with us on our...
REVIEW: Zenbivy MotoBed Sleep System
When searching for the right sleeping bag and sleeping pad to accompany us on our backcountry adventures we often find ourselves having to make compromises. Because size and weight are almost always an important...
5 Great New Products From Outdoor Retailer Summer 2018
Last week, the top brands in the outdoor industry descended on Denver, Colorado to share their latest and greatest creations. There were endless aisles of backpacks, tents, boots, and other gear to discover, some...
SHIFT Festival: The Intersection of Conservation, Culture and Adventure
Jackson Hole, Wyoming will play host to an innovative, unique, and ground breaking environmental conference later this year when the second annual SHIFT Festival takes place there October 7-10. The conference will feature a host...
A Salute to the Iconic North Face Base Camp Duffel
For more than 45 years The North Face has been responsible for making some of the best—and most recognizable—outdoor gear on the market. The company’s catalog ranges from jackets, to boots, to tents, to...
The 4 Best Adventure Races of 2015
Over the past couple of years there has been a true renaissance within the sport of adventure racing. Following the global economic down-turn that hit back in 2008, many races had to be postponed...
What the Apple Watch Means for Outdoor Athletes
With the official unveiling of the Apple Watch we’ve gotten our first true glimpse of the future of wearable technology. Apple says that its new device will streamline communication, help us to become more...
Gear for Kilimanjaro
As I write this, I am just over a week away from leaving for Africa, where I will be attempting to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro as part of a fund-raising climb led by the good...
Expedition Tech: The Best Gadgets to Take With You into the Field
There is no denying that technology has had a dramatic impact on exploration in the 21st century. Modern day explorers now head out into the field armed with a slew of devices designed to...
The 5 Best Drones Available Today
Its no secret that personal drones have become all the rage recently. Everyone from amateur filmmakers to budding RC pilots seem to be enamored with these tiny aircraft which have given us the ability...
Review: Outdoor Technology Big Turtle Shell Bluetooth Speaker
The portable Bluetooth speaker market has to be one of the most crowded and competitive in the entire tech industry at the moment. It seems that countless companies are bringing these devices to the...
6 Technologies That Will Change The Way We Travel In 2015
There is little doubt that technology has changed the way we travel in recent years. The proliferation of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets has not only provided us with more opportunities to stay...
Review: Jabra Sport Pulse Bluetooth Earbuds with Integrated Heart Rate Monitor
If you’re a serious runner, cyclist, or endurance athlete, chances are you have used a heart rate monitor at some point during your training. Heart rate monitors have been around for a long time,...
Review: Outdoor Technology Tuis Wireless Headphones
Outdoor Technology is a company that specializes in making products that are designed to enhance our lives, whether we’re at home, traveling abroad, or camping in the backcountry. Their gadgets are designed to be...
Review: Outdoor Technology Kodiak USB Power Bank
Functionality ★★★★★ The Kodiak is a simple, straight forward product designed to store power that can later be used to recharge electronic devices while on the go. It’s large battery is capable of powering smartphones,...
