Review: HiTec Valkerie i Waterproof
My feet are short and wide with no arch, and my ankles have been sprained more than I’d like. This means I need boots which are really wide, don’t have that obnoxious “arch support”...
What’s in Your Brain? And 10 Items That You Might Consider Putting In There
The “brain” of you backpack is the pouch on the top of your pack that provides easy access to your most used items. And depending on your style of backpacking, where you’re traveling, and...
A Salute to the Iconic North Face Base Camp Duffel
For more than 45 years The North Face has been responsible for making some of the best—and most recognizable—outdoor gear on the market. The company’s catalog ranges from jackets, to boots, to tents, to...
The 4 Best Adventure Races of 2015
Over the past couple of years there has been a true renaissance within the sport of adventure racing. Following the global economic down-turn that hit back in 2008, many races had to be postponed...
What the Apple Watch Means for Outdoor Athletes
With the official unveiling of the Apple Watch we’ve gotten our first true glimpse of the future of wearable technology. Apple says that its new device will streamline communication, help us to become more...
Review: Braven BRV-Bank Ruggedized Portable Battery Pack
The modern outdoor adventurer generally heads into the backcountry armed with more than a few high tech gadgets. Keeping all of those devices powered while away from a wall outlet can be a real...
Thru-Hiking Season is Near – Do You Have the Right Gear?
Whether you are thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, the Continental Divide Trail, or the Appalachian Trail, all three organizations that represent the trails recommend you start your northbound journeys somewhere in the month of...
10 Awesome and Inspirational Outdoor Videos
A little outdoor inspiration can go a long way. And in this digital age there are many outlets to find that little extra push to get us outdoors. Spread across the web-o-sphere are thousands...
Amazing Outdoor Events Happening in March
You know what they say; March comes in however it wants and leaves the same way. Whatever weather finds its way to your doorstep this month, rest assured whether snowfall or sunshine, there are...
How to Keep Yourself Occupied on Your Flight
You can only sleep so much, work so much and stare out the window at the clouds for so long before boredom kicks in on your flight. You have to be careful what you...
Gear Head Heaven: Snow Sports Industries of America (SIA) Snow Show 2015
The SIA show held in Denver, Colorado this past Jan29-February 1st was a Gearhead’s dream. The Colorado Convention Center was filled with over 1000 skiing and snowboarding related brands exhibiting their wares and showing...
Ridiculous Travel Products from SkyMall
Travelers usually have two reading options provided on board an airplane: the safety manual suggesting every way the plane can crash, and the only slightly less horrifying SkyMall catalog. The infamous airline catalog has...
Ask Gearographer: Snow Helmets
Dear Gearographer, My wife wants me to wear a helmet on the slopes and I don’t want to. How should I handle this and how can I get her off my back? Helmetless and...
Gear for Kilimanjaro
As I write this, I am just over a week away from leaving for Africa, where I will be attempting to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro as part of a fund-raising climb led by the good...
Review: Spy Bravo Snow Goggles
Luckily, not for me but for this review, the day I took the Spy Bravos out for a test drive was cloudy, with flat light and occasional teases of sunshine. Functionality ★★★★★ These goggles are...
7 Outdoor Businesses to Be Proud Of
The outdoor industry has always been a blend of passion and business: people who love their sport and the places they ply it in, who also have to make a living in an increasingly...
Review: POC Fornix Ski and Board Helmet
The POC Fornix helmet was not only comfortable and functional, it matched my jacket perfectly. At least that’s what I was told; I am slightly color-blind. Most folks I know who wear helmets claim...
Expedition Tech: The Best Gadgets to Take With You into the Field
There is no denying that technology has had a dramatic impact on exploration in the 21st century. Modern day explorers now head out into the field armed with a slew of devices designed to...
Amazing Outdoor Events Happening in February
Cody Ice Climbing Festival, Cody, Wyoming – February 13th–16th The Cody Ice Climbing Festival is returning to Cody, Wyoming for the 17th year of the “Friendliest Little Ice Festival in the Northern Rockies.” And...
5 Totally Ridiculous Gadgets to Waste Your Tax Refund On
You’re getting that big check soon, so why waste it on paying off bills or something silly like that when you can have one of these? Own a piece of gear that you’re dying...
