Category: Roundups and Other Stuff

With summer winding down and fall around the corner, preparation for cooler weather is in the works. Here are eight jackets that’ll keep you toasty on your next outdoor adventure. Rab Xenon XHigh-quality synthetic...

In addition to the many outdoor activities here, the Tar Heel State is also chock-full of amazing outdoor companies and innovators that help get you outside. Whether it’s hiking on the Appalachian Trail or cruising down...

Pitching your tent just got way more interesting. From aerial treehouse dwellings to transparent igloos, these high-tech tent designs will completely change the way you go camping. Bubble TentIf privacy’s your thing, then the...

Websites like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo let the consumer decide which product is going to market because they have the opportunity to get in on the ground floor and invest their hard earned dollars into...

Whether it’s beer, wine or spirits, just because you don’t have access to your home bar doesn’t mean you can’t have a good adult beverage while on the road. From techy carbonation systems to...

That ultra-lite tent is nice when you’re in the backcountry, but what about the “front” country? What about those moments when you have the marshmallows roasting and the camp kitchen set up, when everything...

When people say something is the best thing to come along since sliced bread, they don’t realize sliced bread has only been with us since 1928. Technology comes and goes, but it mostly goes...

You can feel it in the air as the humidly sticky sunshine gives way to cool evening breezes—September is here and ushering in a new season of adventure-friendly weather. It’s worth arguing about, but...

In 1938 Loyd and Mary Anderson formed the Recreational Equipment Cooperative to be able to share outdoor gear with their fellow adventure buddies. Fast forward 75 years and REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) has grown...

Pump out the jams at your next pool party or bring the noise along with you wherever you go. While there are plenty of speakers to choose from, some are better than others and...

Whether your camping out of the back of your truck or the closest trailhead is 30 miles away, nothing beats a good night’s sleep. And getting a great night’s sleep is all about how you...

If it’s not already, Idaho needs to be on your adventure radar. Between awesome areas like the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness and 89 registered State Parks, Picnic Areas, and Trail Systems,...

Whether you’re an avid gear junkie or weekend warrior, there’s always room in your camping arsenal for an upgrade. Whether it’s an outdated piece of gear, or something you never realized you wanted, there...

New gear comes out every day. Stuff gets lighter, stronger, with more bells and whistles. Jackets sprout MP3-conduits in the hoods, and you can use a stove to recharge your iPhone. Amidst all this...

Take part in the free market this month by checking out all there is to offer with the crowdfunding websites Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Throughout their pages of new ideas and innovative products, you’ll find...

Not only does the type of phone and carrier you pick seem to define you these days, but the box you put it in says a lot about you and your lifestyle. What? You...

With another month torn off the wall calendar, a whole new set of adventures are waiting to be had. August is a month of long summer nights, good ole’ fashioned sweat stained t-shirts, and...

By choosing a bike as your main form of transportation, you are participating in a healthy way of life full of adventure, exercise, and a great way to catch a bit of the scenery....

Potentially some of your biggest weight in your ultra-lite backpacking system could be your tent. And yes, it does have its value, the seemingly safe aspect of a shelter while you’re deep in the...