11 Awesome Kickstarters for December

Outdoor Tech Chips and Exoskeleton https://d2pq0u4uni88oo.cloudfront.net/projects/1476117/video-470962-h264_high.mp4 Outdoor Tech is no stranger to Kickstarter, being one of the biggest success stories in our Kickstarter roundups. Starting in 2012 with the original Turtle Shell, the company has...

Fly Fishing Must Haves for December

Any fly fisherman can tell you how quickly a pair of baby makers will shrink when winter water seeps into waders. We’ve spent enough days waist deep in icy H20 to know how that feels....

Review: Outdoor Technology Kodiak USB Power Bank

Review: Outdoor Technology Kodiak USB Power Bank

Functionality ★★★★★ The Kodiak is a simple, straight forward product designed to store power that can later be used to recharge electronic devices while on the go. It’s large battery is capable of powering smartphones,...

6 Gift Ideas for the Skier in Your Life

It’s pretty convenient that Christmas happens to coincide with the start of ski season. For skiers and snowboarders, lists to Santa are filled with gear, gear, and more gear. Come December 26, you’re guaranteed...

Review: SPRI Braided Xertube Trainer

SPRI is a reputable fitness equipment seller that provides top-quality gear for personal training and gym use. As a personal trainer, I have used SPRI for many years and highly recommend their brand and...

Review: Bolle Everglades model no. 11790

Functionality ★★★★ Bollé has long been a leader in functional, fair-priced eyewear, featuring stylish aesthetics and premium technologies. The Everglades model exemplifies this tradition: The frame is designed with a 60mm eye size, 17mm...

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Ask Gearographer: New Skis

Dear Gearographer I really want some new skis this year. I don’t need them but I want them. How do I convince my wife this is a necessary expense? –Anxious in Utah   Dear...

Review: Super.Natural Base Layer

Functionality ★★★★★ When the Super.Natural Base Layer showed up in the office, one of the first things I noticed was its “odor resistant” claims. Sure it’s made of 48 percent anti-stinking merino wool but I was...

Great Outdoor Companies in Washington

The state of Washington has a lot going for it. The high alpine adventures of both the Cascade and Olympic Mountain ranges, the coastal rainforest, the sailboat-spotted Puget Sound, and a way of life...

Ask Gearographer: Big Screen TVs

Dear Gearographer With Black Friday and then the Christmas shopping season coming up, I was wondering is this the best time to buy a big HD Flat-screen TV? I have been wanting one forever...

Review: A Classic Brain Bucket From Pro-Tec

Functionality★★★★★ If you’re looking for a helmet that has been extensively tested and one that you can trust, look no further. The Pro-Tec Classic FullCut has been being put through its paces for the...