Sometimes I feel like a geek hauling my binoculars with me on every adventure. But honestly I don’t understand how you can be an outdoor enthusiast and somehow be content with not being able...
I don’t enjoy shopping for hiking boots. I try them on, they feel good. Then I go for an actual hike and all the flaws come screaming out. Hot spots, sweaty feet, pinching, rubbing,...
The Wells sunglasses at first glance, seem just like any other pair of sunglasses. They have a plasticy frame and lenses that are like magnets for fingerprints. If I’m honest, I was a bit...
The Pacific Northwest is a mecca for weirdos, mountain lovers, and seamen. Since that pretty much covers everyone who likes the outdoors, it’s no surprise the amount of rising outdoor brands we love that...
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by Josh Campbell+ · Published November 30, 2020 · Last modified December 1, 2020
I’ve been backpacking and adventuring for quite some time now and I’ve tried just about every dehydrated, shelf stable, backpacking, just add water, type of meal on the market. I started to get...
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by Josh Campbell+ · Published November 14, 2020
Design/Aesthetic ★★★★ I’m not a big fan of flashy logos or when a brand feels the need to blast their logo all over a piece of their clothing. It makes me feel like a...
People who know me know that I wear the same thing every day. For a piece of apparel to make it into this lineup, it has to meet three criteria. It has to be...
Design/Aesthetic ★★★★★ The Sh!t Kit, which is a bag from Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear designed to carry your trowel and toilet paper, is a genius design and has just as much customization as their...
The ultralight backpacking community is one made up of many different types of people. Some of them use their financial prowess to get an edge and buy the lightest, most durable gear on the...
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by Josh Campbell+ · Published October 16, 2020 · Last modified October 15, 2020
The first thing I noticed when I picked up the Alpine Start Meal Bar from Range was how calorie packed it was and my first thought was “This thing can’t be good for you.”...
When I first threw on the Appalachian Gear Co. All-Paca Fleece Hoodie while wearing a short sleeve t-shirt, my first thought was “this thing is itchy.” I almost left it at home on my...
It’s been a while since I was introduced to Tenkara USA and the concept of tenkara fly fishing. I was organizing a conference in Jackson Hole but wanted to get away in the evenings...
If there’s one thing my wife has learned about me in our six years of marriage, it’s how much I absolutely can’t stand going to the grocery store. I will avoid any unnecessary trip...
Last fall, I took a trip to the upper section of the Dream Stream in Colorado where I fished hard for three days. It was the last afternoon of the trip and I had...
Design/Aesthetics ★★★★ I was originally attracted to Sensi Graves because of their unique prints and fun combinations. This is a brand that has not forgotten the importance of making swimwear that is both attractive...
Design/Aesthetics ★★★★★ I was excited to find out that the color choices for my Groove Life ring were endless. I had seen silicone rings as an option before, but Groove Life has taken a...
I was incredibly excited to test out any product from Obōz. While I traditionally do not opt for a low hiker for my outdoor pursuits, the Obōz Arete Low with BDry waterproofing was more...
We knew that Carve Designs excelled at their surf and swimwear, but their Fall Catalog has proven that Carve designs’ clothing belongs in our everyday closet and not just in the Summer. I reviewed...
Design/Aesthetics ★★★★★ Carve Designs seems to specialize in creating products that are edgy and confidence-inspiring, while somehow making they equally feminine and lovely. The shape and the style of the Capistrano is sleek and...
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...
