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...
by Magee Walker+ · Published February 3, 2015 · Last modified February 2, 2015
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
by Hope Gately+ · Published January 27, 2015 · Last modified February 2, 2015
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....
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...
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...
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...
by Kraig Becker+ · Published January 16, 2015 · Last modified February 2, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Elizabeth Kovar+ · Published December 26, 2014 · Last modified February 2, 2015
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...
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...
Dakine is an outdoor backpack and gear brand that produces gear mainly for alternative sports such as snowboarding, surfing, biking and skating. Avid cyclists know a quality glove is essential to keep hands warm...
Whether you fly in or live close, getting your gear safely to the slope is required. Doing it in style is a plus. Thule’s new RoundTrip Double Snowboard Roller and Backpack make it all...
