Ask Gearographer: Smart Phones
Dear Gearographer, My friends make fun of me because I don’t have a smart phone. I don’t care to be connected to the internet at all times like my friends and am wondering if...
Author: Yoon Kim
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Preview
Next week, the Gearographer staff will be headed to the world’s biggest toy showcase for outdoorsy grow-ups. That place is none other than Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. We couldn’t hold in our anticipation...
Ask Gearographer: Roomba Vacuums
Dear Gearographer, I was thinking, nice guy that I am, about buying my wife one of those automatic robot vacuums for her upcoming birthday. Do you think they are worth the money? –Not a...
Ask Gearograpker: Tenkara Fishing Rods
Dear Gearographer, I have recently been hearing about Tenkara fishing. Does this really make fly-fishing easier or is it just a fad? Your friend, Fish head from Arkansas Dear Fish head, Tenkara is an...
Ask Gearographer: Bicycle Clothing Ads
Dear Gearographer, Why does it seem everyone riding a bike these days is covered in company logos. Are they all getting paid to advertise? When I jump on the bike path I feel like...
Ask Gearographer: When is the Best Time to Buy New Gear?
Dear Gearographer, I have a very quick question: when is the best time to buy new gear? Much Appreciation, Wondering in Wyoming Dear Wondering, I find Monday through Friday between 8AM and...
Ask Gearographer: Duct Tape
Dear Gearographer, What is Duct Tape and how did we ever survive without it? Yours truly, Sticky in Florida Dear Sticky, Duct Tape is a gift from the Gods to all of humanity. Okay,...
Dear Gearographer; Men ask for Directions?
Dear Gearographer, With Siri on our phones and Google Maps and MapQuest online, will men ever need to ask for directions again? -Lost in L.A. Dear Lost, Real men never asked for directions before....
Review: DZR Cove
Functionality ★★★★★ The DZR Cove is an incredible shoe. It not only SPD compatible, but it also doesn’t look like you’re wearing clown shoes if you ride to the store or coffee shop. They are extremely comfortable and...
Pro Bike Courier
Bike messengers in New York don’t have anything on this guy! I want to know where he found a bag big enough to hold all of that stuff. Although it looks like it is...
Ask Gearographer: Am I a gearhead and if so, is that bad?
Dear Gearographer, My girlfriend insists I am a gearhead. I’m not really sure if that’s bad or not but the look on her face tells me it’s not good. To me there is nothing...
The Art of Gear Hunting
Avid adventurers with a less than average income can easily become discouraged when walking past the full retail prices at REI or their local ski shop. But who those with a nose for deals,...
Father’s Day Gifts Your Dad Actually Wants
Mouse over the green dots on the photo to find out more about each item. Click on the dot to find out more about the item. If you’re on mobile, unfortunately, it doesn’t work...
Review: Osprey Kode 42 Backpack
Functionality ★★★★ The Osprey Kode 42 Backpack is a beefy and well built pack. It offers everything you need for skiing, snowboard mountaineering, and hut-to-hut trips. It is a very large and versatile pack. If you’re the...
Danny MacAskill Has Done It Again!
This is what happens when Danny MacAskill decides to take his bike and explore a city that has been under water for the last 25 years. Own a piece of gear that you’re dying...
Review: Freewaters Captain
Functionality ★★★★★ The Freewaters Captain shoes are extremely comfortable. Which is expected because instead of putting one of those uncomfortable soles in the bottom, Freewaters decided to just shove a Thermarest...
Review: Revo Guide Small Sunglasses
Functionality ★★★★★ The Revo Guide Small sunglasses are quickly becoming one of my favorite pairs of sunglasses. They are comfortable, built to last, and they look great. I have lost or broken countless sunglasses due...
5 Outdoor Companies Started by Badasses
The following people were badasses in their respective outdoor sports, but they also found the time to found cool companies. Patagonia / Chouinard Equipment Badass Founder: Yvon Chouinard Chouinard is first on this list...
Review: Vasque Grand Traverse
Functionality ★★★★★ The Grand Traverse shoe by Vasque is a surprisingly rugged approach shoe. They are advertised to push the limits but when you look at them, you don’t really think of an extreme shoe....
Review: JetBoil Sol TI Premium Cooking System
Functionality ★★★★★ The JetBoil Sol TI Premium Cooking System is everything and more that you could ask for in a rapid water boiling system. It is capable of delivering consistent heat output down to 20°...
