Review: Metolius Freerider Climbing Pack
Functionality ★★★★★ The Freefider Pack from Metolius is a great pack if you have a lot of gear to haul out to the crag. Our local crag has a bit of a hike before you...
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Review: Sierra Designs DriDown Backcountry Bed
In the realm of outdoor gear, synthetic insulation has come a long way over the past two decades. Unfortunately, its warmth to weight ratio remains steep. Down, made from the plumage of geese (premium,...
Review: Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket
Outdoor Research is in many ways light-years a head of its competitors when it comes to drilling down on the utility side of their products. Most of the big names in outdoor apparel are...
Review: Keen’s Bern Baby Bern Boots
Functionality ★★★ The beauty behind these fashionable boots is that, once broken in, they make fairly water-tight and warm camping and light trail boots. Mind you, you’re not gonna be going up any 14ers in...
Review: Eddie Bauer Rippac Packable Day Pack
Backpacks, once used for lugging stuff around, are now an essential component of a stylish wardrobe. If looking for a day pack to roam around town or a hiking trail, look no further than...
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: Leatt Knee Brace C-Frame
Functionality ★★★★★ I’m going to be honest, when I first put the Leatt Knee Brace on, I hated it. It would fall down my leg and was uncomfortable. I thought about my Leatt neck brace...
Review: Hammock Bliss Single
Hammocks have grown in popularity over the last few years. I own three hammocks, each with their own speciality uses. The Hammock Bliss Single is my most versatile and favorite hammock in the bunch....
Review: LifeProof Case for iPhone 4 and iPhone 5
LifeProof claims to be waterproof, dirt proof, snow proof, and shock proof. I have tested the LifeProof Case for both the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5—read on for the verdict. I first purchased...
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...
Review: Dual Eyewear AV1 Bifocal Sunglasses
Functionality ★★★★ As far as sunglasses, the AV1 does what they’re designed to do, they shade your eyes from the sun. Although I think that the bifocal lenses should be an option and not part...
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...
Review: Poler Field Pack
Functionality ★★★★ The Field Pack is Poler’s most simple pack, and it doesn’t have all of the fancy bells and whistles, but that’s what makes it so great. When I first started using this pack,...
Review: REI Half Dome 2
Functionality ★★★★ The REI Half Dome functions perfectly in all three seasons and stands up to wind and rain. Though not built for minimalist multi-day backpacking adventures, this 5lb 2oz tent is fairly lightweight and...
Review: Camp Tricam Evo
Functionality ★★★★★ The Tricam got its name from the unique design which combines three different pieces of gear in one compact tool. The Tricam Evo is the transformer of the climbing world. It can be...
Review: Photo Sport Sling 100 AW
When function and fashion meet, the result end in the Lowepro Photo Sport AW Series. Photographers can choose from one of two colors, orange and black. The best feature includes the multi-weather function layer...
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: Bote Drift RealTree Inflatable Paddle Board
Functionality ★★★★ As far as functionality goes, The Drift corners the market. Their inflatable version, weighing in at an ultra-light 26lbs, ensures that you can backpack to secluded mountain lakes or access rivers or ponds...
Review: Triple Aught Designs Ranger Hoodie
Functionality ★★★★★ The Ranger Hoodie from Triple Aught Designs is one of the most versatile hoodies on the market. It is designed to be exactly what you need in any situation. The Ranger Hoodie has pit vents...
