Category: Roundups and Other Stuff
Whether you’re cozying up inside your tent with a good book, lighting up grounds while setting up a tent or hiking a dark trail, these 5 light-gear options will make sure you’ve got the right illumination for...
The world is full of so many wonders these days. These may not be earth-shattering nor earth-altering gadgets, but they sure are cool. Bicycle Powered USB Charger I don’t know how many times I’ve...
Outdoors enthusiasts are increasingly becoming more like foodies. While gourmands seek new food experiences, they’re also increasingly concerned about where the ingredients are coming from farm to fork. Outdoors/endurance sports consumers are also becoming increasingly source...
Part of going outdoors, as many trail veterans know, is accepting you’ll have little to no access to modern conveniences such as toilets and running water. Many are all too familiar with ending a...
You don’t have to forgo your morning caffeine fix just because you’re miles away from your favorite barista. You don’t have to settle for instant either. These innovative designs will help you make the...
Revolutionary developments aimed at improving the enduring insulation we know as “down fill” are helping make traveling light and staying dry a lot easier. As you consider replacing your old bag with one filled...
The TLDR Version: A simple replacement zipper slider that repairs zippers without tools or sewing. It works great for some applications, but not all. Buy the 3-pack ($24.99). It’s the best deal and will...
Field Test ★★★ There are good reasons this is the number one best-selling portable UV purifier of all time. It’s super efficient. But there are a couple of drawbacks to battery-operated water purification systems. One...
Many of us take for granted having near immediate directional help at just the push of a button. But what happens in an emergency when you don’t have access to a phone or you’ve lost...
With another whoosh of flying calendar pages it seems another year has passed us by, and without even a break in the action 2016 is upon us. Lucky for you, with some of the...
From inexpensive to spendy (but worth it) this list offers some very unique gift ideas for the cyclist on your list. Map Pint Glass $30 This may be one of the coolest most unique...
Looking for some new gear to kickstart your next adventure or as a gift for the hiker, backpacker, backcountry skier or adventurist on your list? Here’s our list of unique and useful picks for $100 or...
Looking for some new gear to kickstart your next adventure or as a gift for the hiker, backpacker, backcountry skier or adventurist on your list? Here’s our list of sure-to-please affordable picks. SnowPeak GigaPower Stove $39.95...
Just like that another month has been ripped away from the calendar, but December is no ordinary month, not at all, in fact December is uniquely defined by changing weather, holiday obligations, and of...
This past week we took a bit of a road trip down to Austin, Texas for this year’s Running Event trade show to test out and see the industry’s newest brands and gear. Here...
Crowdfunding websites like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo represent a consumer’s economy, where the community decides on which products, projects, and new ideas to invest in. There are a lot of new innovations that pour through...
November is an amazing time of year where every adventure activity is practically in reach. With varying weather forecasts spread throughout the country, warm weather adventures are not out of the question, but up...
Cooler weather is around the corner, which means climbing season is too! Here are five top crash pads to help your get your 2015 climbing season off to a cushy start. Asana Gunther SuperhighballAsana...
Crowdfunding sites such as Kickstarter.com and Indie Go Go.com are a great representation of the free market making decisions. The structure of community investment is simple and produces intricate ideas of exploration, design, and...
On January 6, 2014, Kyle Doerksen started on a journey that has grown into the future of wheeled sports. On that day, he launched a Kickstarter for his invention: the Onewheel. By the end...