Ask Gearographer: Phone Cases
Dear Gearographer, I need a good case for my new cell phone because I will be using it at the swim-up bar on my next beach vacation. There are some that claim to be...
Review: Women’s Thule Guidepost 65L Backpack
Functionality ★★★★ Adjustment was a key focus in the designing of this bag. Not only does the Guidepost have a thickly padded, pivoting hip belt that comes in three sizes, but also padded shoulder straps...
Must Have Gear For Tiny Home Gyms
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...
10 Portable Solar Panels for Your Next Adventure
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...
Why Knockoffs are Ripoffs
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...
Amazing Outdoor Events Happening in July
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...
10 Amazing Kickstarters to Check Out This Month
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...
The Beginning of The American Dream (Trailer Company)
While many people have different perceptions on what their American Dream represents, Paul Dalham’s dream includes a boat. That’s because Dahlman is the CEO and founder of The American Dream Trailer Company which specializes...
Review: The Vasque Inhaler GTX and LaSportiva Synthesis Mid GTX
Many people are convinced that traditional heavy-duty, ankle-high boots are an absolute necessity for anything longer than a few days of backpacking—mostly, the argument goes, to stabilize ankles and ensure adequate traction on rocky trails....
Gear for Camping Out of Sea Kayaks
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...
10 Amazing Outdoor Companies in Minnesota
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...
Review: Ryders Caliber Sunglasses
Functionality ★★★★ When I first put on the Ryders Caliber sunglasses, I immediately noticed how bright they made everything. The lenses are advertised as brown but when you put them on, they tint your world...
6 Weird Ski Ads
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...
Review: Keen UNEEK Sandals
Comfort and durability. It is hard to get both of these in a sandal. Most sandals try and do one or the other, but the Keen UNEEK tries to bridge that gap. How successful is...
Amazing Events Happening in June
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...
Review: Life n Soul BM101 Water Resistant Speaker
When you want a speaker you can easily take on the go, it’s hard to have the sound quality and volume you desire. The Life n Soul BM101 is there to give you both,...
Trick Out Your Adventure Ride With These 10 Essentials
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...
Ask Gearographer: Boy’s Only Camping
Dear Gearographer, My friends do a men-only camping trip every year and I want to go. My wife wants to go too and I can’t seem to talk her out of it. She claims...
10 Awesome Kickstarters to Check Out in May
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...
The Perfect Car-Camping Kitchen
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...
