We were given the opportunity to check out a shell from Patagonia’s new line of awesome, environmentally-conscious jackets: the Quandary Jacket. These Responsible Shells are made intentionally with recycled materials and sewn in Fair...
I-Drain Neoprene Guard Sock, 3.5MM Korkers is a client of ours through Blogs for Brands and they sent us some of their new wading socks for review. All opinions here are our own....
Mountainsmith is a client of ours through Blogs for Brands and sent us a Dry Tour Waterproof Fanny Pack to test, which is a waterproof version of their all-time best selling fanny pack,...
Reviews / Roundups and Other Stuff / Trail
by Benji Goossen+ · Published June 15, 2019 · Last modified September 18, 2019
Disclaimer: The Trailhead Sneakers were received without cost from Lems. The Lems Trailhead hits the sweet spot for casual mountainy people like me. They have the look and design of a high-end casual shoe...
[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...
Travel mugs are notorious for being easily spillable, inevitably causing a small catastrophe in the bottom of your backpack. This mug isn’t that mug. This mug is the Ello Campy 18oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless...
Roundups and Other Stuff / Snow / Technology / Tradeshows
by Cassie Pierson+ · Published February 9, 2019
There’s nothing quite like seeing that big blue bear peeking in through the windows of the Denver Convention Center right? Check out some of our favorite gear, news, and overall great finds that we...
[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,...
[wp-review id=”8080″] I decided to buy these shoes after my co-worker convinced me to try out our local climbing gym. I had decided I wanted to continue going after a couple of trips, but...
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....
I took the Boulder Boots along for a springtime trip to the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, and spent a few days tromping along the damp trails through mountain streams and up to the base...
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”...
Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show 2018 was the first of (hopefully) many experiences I have with the Outdoor Industry at large. It was incredible to see the sheer scale of the industry, learn...
SHOT Show is the world’s largest gun trade show. While the 630,00 square foot convention center is filled to the brim with tactical and military gear there is also a plethora of hunting, fishing...
[wp-review id=”6849″] This Glenwood Springs based Colorado Ski Company has named their “The Doc” ski after Glenwood cemetery’s most famous resident. Just like their namesake, Doc Holiday, you can bet on these skis and...
I’m not a huge fan of laptop style backpacks because, well, I’m not in school anymore and my wife thinks I look like a boyscout when I where them. But this little backpack is...
The deal between Essilor (makers of Costa and such) and Luxottica (think Ray Ban) has been in the works since 2013 and is finally coming to fruition. One interesting outcome is that this new...
[wp-review id=”8272″] I wore the Thermarest Honcho Poncho while fishing for small mouth bass on Island Lake in Minnesota. The Honcho Poncho is this kind of weird looking water resistant blanket-poncho thing made with...
