10 Amazing Outdoor Events Happening in October
October is the month where the autumn colors are in full effect, and alongside the scenic beauty, it’s also the month for some amazing outdoor events. Ranging from the last weekends of kayak runs,...
Review: The Jetboil MiniMo
So, you’re an outdoor enthusiast and you’re used to cooking on a large camp stove. Perhaps a Coleman. Great products. Good choice. But, lately, you’ve been thinking about doing some backpacking or just going...
8 Best Cold Weather Jackets
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...
Review: Liquid Force, the one PFD to rule them all
I spend a fair amount of time on the river, mostly floating with some alcohol involved—legally of course (and no glass). Here’s my thoughts on this jacket. Functionality ★★★★ This vest is incredibly comfortable and easy...
Surf Expo September 2015: Our Favorite Gear
Last week, the Gearographer crew ran around all over Florida taking photos, flying drones and meeting rad folks in the Surf/Sup industry. While the trip was productive, we did crash our drone, get a...
15 Amazing Outdoor Companies in North Carolina
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...
5 Non-Traditional Tents You’ll Want To Bring Camping
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...
Review: JOBY Action Jib Kit
We picked up a drone the other day and wanted to get some cool shots of it in action. So I thought what’s a better way to do that than to use the Joby...
Awesome Outdoor Crowdfunding Projects to Check Out in September
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...
Best Portable Gear For Slinging Drinks On The Trail
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...
Interbike Demo 2015
Ah the Interbike Demo. Hundred degree heat in a desolate rock outcropping, just a few miles outside of the desert oasis known as Las Vegas. Hundreds of bike nuts descend down Bootleg Canyon, some will...
7 Tents Perfect for Car Camping
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...
OutdoorProject.com: A New Adventure Travel Wiki Streamlines Planning
Who hasn’t spent time surfing the internet in search of an adventure to fit into their everyday work life—in other words: limited time off—only to discover it’s too late to secure backcountry permits for their...
6 Gadgets We Miss (Or Maybe You Never Knew Existed)
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...
10 Amazing Outdoor Events in September
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...
Adventure in Iowa with REI Coming this Fall
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...
10 Rugged and Portable Bluetooth Speakers for Your Next Outdoor Adventure
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...
10 Sleeping Pads to Meet All Your Camping Needs
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...
Lifestraw: A Must-Have for Backpackers
A relatively new product, Lifestraw is generating a great deal of buzz with backpackers and outdoor lovers, particularly those for whom minimalist hiking is no less than a religion. This lightweight device filters contaminated...
Amazing Outdoor Companies in Idaho
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,...
