Category: Roundups and Other Stuff

With the sun high in the sky, the temperature hitting in the nineties and the daylight stretching late into the evening, is it too early to think ski gear? Time for Research Now is...

Having a reliable GPS unit with you on your adventures allows you to get lost from civilization without worrying about actually getting lost. GPS technologies are ever increasing and for many are a critical...

Perhaps one of the most celebrated days in the month of July, as many of you already know, National Hammock Day is July 22. This is one holiday that brings out the best of...

Running is a sport focused on dedication, gumption, and endurance. It’s about pushing yourself past your conceived notion of your ‘limit’ and increasing your confidence right alongside your physicality. These definitions and understanding of...

British Columbia is a hotspot for adventure year round. Bordering the Pacific Ocean, Canada’s westernmost province has a jagged landscape full of Canadian Rockies, impressive glaciers, and enormous lakes. Within these rugged borders lies...

Space is often at a premium, especially for those who have made their home in an urban setting. Without the luxury of basements and garages, it can be hard to carve out space for...

Step into the 21st century and harness the power of the sun. Typically on most adventures the one thing you nearly always have ample supply of is sun exposure. And even more typically, one thing...

Knockoffs are counterfeit products, sold for cheap or at least cheaper than the original, by unauthorized sellers. We’ve all bought them or at least been tempted to, but there are reasons why it’s in...

Welcome to the wild world of summer. Full of long days, humid weather, and epic road trips; July has the potential to be one of the most adventurous months of the year. And whether...

Get on the cutting edge with Kickstarter. Whether you’re looking for the newest technology before it hits the shelves, are want to be ahead of the curve on the latest design trends, Kickstarter has every...

Packing a kayak for a sea journey involves some special gear demands. You’ll be camping on beaches. There will be lots of salt, sand, wind, damp, condensation, and little shelter if it rains. And packing...

Minnesota, also known as the land of 10,000 lakes, is a well-endowed adventure state. That’s because with such attractions as Voyageurs National Park, The Boundary Waters, and enough bike trails to wear out your...

While most of you are ecstatic that the sun is shining and warm breezes are blowing, some of us can’t wait for the sun to go to bed earlier, the temperatures to drop, and...

June is upon us and that means sweet summer smells, late sunsets and early mornings, and a calendar full of adventure activities. It’s a special time of year where mountain bike trails beckon its...

If you’ve ever found yourself itching for an overnight backcountry escape while on the road from point A to point B, pack these 10 essentials and you’ll always be ready for spontaneous adventuring. Pack it...

  Since Kickstarter.com hit the web-o-sphere in 2009, over 8.6 million people have pledged more than 1.7 billion dollars, effectively funding over 85,000 different creative and independent projects in the process. The projects vary...

Car camping might not be as “extreme” as a 14-day climb up El Capitan or a five month journey on the Pacific Crest Trail, but there is one definite advantage of packing up the...

The East Coast should not be overlooked when it comes to amazing outdoor companies. From the White Mountains to the northern Appalachians, adventure is abound in the New England. And springing from those mountain...

Dear Gearographer, I really, really want a boat. My wife says she will divorce me if I get one, but I still want it. I don’t know why she’s so set against it but...

May is upon us and bringing nice weather across the country. With things coming into full bloom, often including work and life schedules, there is no better time of the year to take a...