Design/Aesthetics (5) ★★★★★ There is something about this knife that brings out the cowboy in us all. Made with 1095 High-forged Carbon Steel, brass rivets, a walnut handle, and a branded leather sheath, the...
Here are a few of our favorite outdoor brands in Montana and Wyoming. These brands are changing the name of outdoors in the Great Plains and we are heckin’ excited about them. Crazy...
The Northeast is home to beautiful architecture, American tradition, and chic innovation. More importantly, their access to the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic makes it perfect breeding grounds for outdoor activities of all types....
The Southeast is famous for being home to some of the rowdiest, hootin’ and hollarin’, surf cowboys in the outdoor world. Sandwiched between the Appalachian Mountains, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic Ocean,...
by Staff Editor+ · Published October 23, 2019 · Last modified November 1, 2019
The Southwest is unique in its outdoor opportunities due to its endless good weather and sunny days. Plus, the Southwest seems to be the perfect blend between going hard and taking it slow....
The midwest is the outdoor community’s biggest secret. Quietly, these states have become home to some of the most sought-out outdoor adventuring. Naturally, it is now home to numerous outdoor brands and companies who...
With 5 National Parks, 43 State Parks, dozens of ski resorts, and a diverse landscape that can make you feel like you’re on a different planet, Utah is every outdoor person’s dream state. Red...
Chances are if you enjoy the outdoors and all the pursuits that can be found in nature, then you have spent some time in the lovely state of Colorado. That’s because this four-season state...
[wp-review id=”8326″] In today’s age, the mountain biking industry is chock full of eyewear options for cyclists who need to protect their eyeballs from the sun’s harmful rays. Ryders, hailing from Canada, is no...
[wp-review id=”8315″] You’d be hard pressed to find a more iconic or more loved outdoor tool than the Swiss Army Knife. In fact, you probably have one sitting in your glove box right now,...
Fall and winter to most people mean Thanksgiving and Christmas. To people in the outdoor community, it also means Winter Outdoor Retailer where new and innovative gear is put on display. Top outdoor brands...
by Staff Editor+ · Published October 8, 2018 · Last modified February 25, 2019
Functionality: 4 Words like “packable” and “lightweight” sometimes carry the connotation of being less functional. Patagonia turned that notion on its head. These waders carry an easily-adjustable, drop-down, suspender system that allows for quick...
Functionality: 4 The 900 BOT is also called the Bottle Pot highlighting its multifunctional capabilities. Its 900 ml is capable of holding a lot of water and then doubling as pot for your dinner....
Cold Weather Mountain Bike Gear I tested the Patagonia Capilene Midweight Crew and the Airshed Pullover for the first time this weekend on some singletrack and gravel rides. While these are not specifically “cycling”...
[wp-review id=”8090″] Farm to Feet is an All-American company with the single goal of creating the world’s best wool socks by exclusively using American materials, manufacturers and workers. Farm to Feet goes a step...
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by Staff Editor+ · Published February 10, 2017 · Last modified January 26, 2017
1. CardGear Have you ever lost a microSD card? It’s not really hard due to the fact that they are so tiny. CardGear is a mini organizer specifically for SD and SIM cards that...
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by Staff Editor+ · Published February 8, 2017 · Last modified January 26, 2017
[wp-review id=”6651″] Two weeks in Spain and we took mostly public transportation while there. We tested it on environments like getting on trains, bus stations, train stations, hotel to hotel and using a taxis....
[wp-review id=”7992″] The Merrell Solo shoes are outstanding! They held up and performed great on a 10 mile hike in the rugged West Maui Mountains. Five stars for fit, durability, traction, stability, and overall. Crazy...
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by Staff Editor+ · Published January 27, 2017 · Last modified January 25, 2017
CES2017 had a serious vibe of real innovation this year, at least compared to the last few years of ‘incremental gains’ like 4K screens and IoT (Internet of Things) applications. What we saw this...
[wp-review id=”7970″] Functionality ★★★★ My first impression of the MSR FreeLite tent was how small and packable it was. Weighing in at just 2 lbs 2 oz (although I think that’s an optimistic measurement), it...
