10 Carbon Enduro Bikes for 2015
The two-wheeled arms race for “all mountain” dominance is heating up in 2015 as manufacturers roll out a slew of new carbon enduro rigs designed to be lighter, faster and tougher than ever before....
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The Best New Rifles For Hunting Big Game
New rifles enter an already saturated market each year, so it’s difficult to decide which one might be the right fit for you. We’ve put together this handy list to give you a look...
2014 Interbike Outdoor Demo
Today we got the chance to test out some of the best new gear the bike industry has to offer. We saw the latest in carbon, aluminum and I even saw a bike with...
Rocking a Hammock: Consider Hennessy
Do you always tote a tent along camping with you? Depending on what type of trip you are planning, you might be able to dispense with the poles and additional weight of a tent...
Review: Peak Designs Clutch
Peak Designs’ new emergence onto the camera market has been another tale of success through Kickstarter. After garnishing over a half a million dollars in backings they’re well on their way to becoming a...
Whitewater Kayaking: The 8 Best Creek Boats on the Market
Built for speed, stability in rough water, and maneuverability, these high volume whitewater boats will allow you to step up your skills and carve through anything in your way. Whether you are new to...
Review: Joby Pro Sling Strap
JOBY is known for throwing many different models of their gorilla tripods for almost every conceivable device on the market (except for your new cat) but their emergence in the camera strap has gone...
Clandestine Caving: How to Prepare for your First Underground Adventure
There are few frontiers on Earth that have not yet been pioneered; humans have set foot on nearly every snow-capped mountain, every remote island, every patch of old-growth forest, but miles upon miles...
Review: Swaygo Pack
Functionality ★★★★★ The Swaygo pack is a favorite of cavers who spend most of their time in very wet and muddy situations. Every member of the Indiana Speleological Survey crew owns one and it...
Review: Wicked Audio Heist
Functionality ★★★ The Wicked Audio Heist is an interesting headphone because it has a unique feature that allows you to share your music with your friends and all they have to do is plug...
Review: Ecōths Humboldt Shorts
Functionality ★★★★ The Ecōths Humboldt Shorts are extremely comfortable and well built. They are made with 54% Ramie, 44% Organic Cotton, and 2% Spandex. This means that they you can do anything including sport climbing...
6 of Our Favorite Pack Rods
Since the early 90’s fishing rod technology has advanced enough that multi-piece rods now perform equally as well as single, or two-piece rods. In the fly rod sphere four piece rods are now the...
Review: 2015 Black Diamond Carbon Convert with Fritschi Diamir Vipec 12 binding
When skis go carbon, usually I run away, fast. However, the lightness of the Black Diamond Carbon Convert left nothing to be desired in its downhill performance. The ski has incredible stability given its...
Review: C4 Waterman iSUP XXL
When considering purchasing a standup paddleboard one must consider the type of water where it will mostly be used. Whether on ocean waves, flat lakes, river whitewater, in between or all of the above,...
Backpack Must-Haves for Your Afternoon Bike Trip
The afternoon bike mission is the epitome of summertime freedom. Hours of daylight remain at your fingertips, and there’s nothing better than an after work adventure. Carrying everything you need on your back can...
Review: Hillsound Super Armadillo Nano Gaiters
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6 of the Best Dog Packs for the Adventure Bound Pooch
As an avid bird hunter, it’s not unusual for me to spend a considerable amount of time in the company of canines. For most folks the family dog is a friend, protector, babysitter, and...
What Your Nalgene Says About You
On January 1, 2013, Concord, MA became the second town in the world to outlaw sales of bottled water. Bottled water bans have also taken affect on dozens of college campuses and in many...
Gear That Makes Runners Feel Badass
For every purist on the trails or roads, there is a gear junkie. Others of us lay somewhere in the middle; partially purist because we run for personal reasons, not for gold and glory...
7 of the Coolest Multi-Tools on the Market
No matter how meticulous pre-outing planning may be, things can, and will, go wrong. Oftentimes, quick recovery from pending disaster depends upon a simple too: a pair of pliers, knife, screwdriver, bottle-opener; any of...
