Review: SkiLogik Howitzer BC Skis
The SkiLogik Howitzer BC skis cut through the crud, floated on the powder, and were stable on the flats. Yes, it was a widely variable day on the mountain. SkiLogik is based out of Breckenridge, Colorado...
The 5 Best Drones Available Today
Its no secret that personal drones have become all the rage recently. Everyone from amateur filmmakers to budding RC pilots seem to be enamored with these tiny aircraft which have given us the ability...
Review: Icebreaker Sprite Racerback Sports Bra
Functionality: ★★★★★ My old running and yoga sports bras just weren’t cutting it on my winter mountain adventures. Despite being made from so-called sweat wicking fabrics, they clung onto moisture, leaving me wet and cold...
6 Tips for Staying Dry on the Slopes
Staying dry on the mountain is synonymous with staying comfortable on the mountain. It doesn’t matter how warm you are—if you’re wet, you’re miserable. There are generally two ways to get wet on the...
Sneak Peek: Kokatat Idol Drysuit
Kokatat watersports wear, the Arcata, CA-based kayaking drysuits and technical paddling apparel, seeks to revolutionize the drysuit market with the Gore-Tex Idol, a two-piece drysuit that can also be worn in its component parts....
Review: Patagonia Men’s Rio Gallegos Zip-Front Waders
If you have ever found yourself wading in a cold river during the colder months out of the year, you better hope that your equipment can keep up with you between spots. Fly fishing...
Review: MindShift rotation180 Panorama Pack
Functionality: ★★★★ Designed with the action sports photographer in mind, the rotation180 Panorama comes with all the bells and whistles: a camera storage area with Velcro inserts, a hydration pocket, a designated spot for your...
Outdoor Retailer Best of Show: The Lumbersexual Edition
The last few years have seen a lot of blurred lines in the fashion world, but the biggest has to be the evolution of the lumbersexual. “What’s that,” you ask? Lumbersexuals in the wild...
Green, Cheap, and Patagonia: The Common Threads Partnership
For outdoor enthusiasts, gear is like a magical drug. We live it, breathe it, and use it to get us up, down, and around the mountains, canyons, rivers, and beaches of our spectacular earth....
Review: Simms G4 Boa Boot
A good pair of boots can make for a great day on the water or a terrible experience. Although pretty funky looking, Simms has created the new G4 BOA Boot that excels in both...
Review: Outdoor Technology Big Turtle Shell Bluetooth Speaker
The portable Bluetooth speaker market has to be one of the most crowded and competitive in the entire tech industry at the moment. It seems that countless companies are bringing these devices to the...
Review: Aether Anorak
Functionality ★★★★★ If you type the word “Anorak” into a Greenlandic translator, the definition that you find is, “a waterproof jacket, typically with a hood, of a kind originally used in polar regions.” and I...
6 Technologies That Will Change The Way We Travel In 2015
There is little doubt that technology has changed the way we travel in recent years. The proliferation of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets has not only provided us with more opportunities to stay...
My First Time at CES
Though I’m a seasoned trade show professional, I was a little intimidated attending CES for the first time. I’ve wanted to attend for years and, now that I’m not in the saddle managing the...
Review of Fisher Space Pen M4B
I, like most people, carry a camera everywhere I go. Bouncing along in the same pocket though, is a marvel of both modern and ancient technology, a weapon of mass creation, and something everyone...
Ask Gearographer: What Do I Do With Old Electronics?
Dear Gearographer, I finally got a big flat screen TV but don’t know what to do with my old TV. I also have two old computer monitors and some other electronic gear to get...
Amazing Outdoor Events Happening in January
Ushering alongside the New Year are tons of amazing outdoor events happening in January. To no surprise, with winter temperatures whipping across the country, many of the activities offered this month involve an extra...
Review: Vasque Arrowhead Ultradry Boot
Functionality ★★★★★ Whether you’re an Arctic adventurer or backyard winter explorer the Vasque Arrowhead Ultradry boot will not only keep your feet ultra dry but also ultra warm. There is nothing worse than wet...
7 Essentials for Backcountry Skiing
Backcountry skiing is an exciting pursuit where advanced skills and quality gear are essential for performance, safety and survival. Thanks to technological advancement, backcountry gear features lighter material and extra protection for the ever-changing...
Great Outdoor Companies in Oregon
Last month, Great Outdoor Brands of Washington was featured, and this month, not a stone throw away from the borders of the Evergreen State, the great state of Oregon will be featured. It should...
