Review: tasc Performance’s Bamboo Boxer Briefs
Think about it: underwear is the ultimate base layer, so surely it deserves as much attention as your mid layers and top layers. If you’re using the same pair of underwear for sports that...
6 (Fun!) Carbon Fat Bikes for 2015
Take one for a test ride and you’ll realize the only people who don’t want a fat bike are people who hate fun (why do you hate fun?). And if you’re going to go...
10 Awesome Kickstarters for November
Now that we’ve got Halloween under our belts for 2014, it’s time to start thinking about the holidays. It’s a time for sharing and generosity, companionship and worldliness. What better way to celebrate than...
Amazing Events Happening in November
Ah November… for some it’s a welcomed break from the heat and introduction of fall sweaters, for others it’s the first warning sign of winter coming, and for all, it provides many unique opportunities...
Camping Must Haves for the Month of November
Goin camping eh? Know what’s gonna happen when you go out there? You’re gonna get hungry. In hopes of helping you avoid a culinary conundrum, here’s a list of things you should include in your...
Viral Videos of the Week; October 25th-31st
The chilliest bike wheels. The Marymoor Crawl Bike Race, where winning requires a combination of speed, balance, and being able to ride a bike at the pace of a snail. At the age of...
Review: Keen Women’s Voyageur Mid Hiking Boot
Every time a woman shops, she encounters a psychological pursuit to find the “shoe that fits.” In the world of hiking shoes, female trekkers must choose from either shoes, boots, sandals or water shoes,...
Mountain Surfing
The plow, a combination of a surfboard and snowboard, was created by Jones Snowboards to make a more user friendly snowboard. Its unique wood shape is sculpted for easy entry into the snow while...
Get Your Gaiters on: Must-Have Trail Protection
I felt like I was on a date with the Marquis de Sade. Every step I took felt like my legs were being stricken with a whip—thanks to the cat claw-like branches on the...
Caring for High Tech Fabrics
You’ll plunk down at least a few Benjamins to buy gear made with these innovations, so don’t blow your investment by ignoring the manufacturer’s care and use instructions. Read and memorize them. Traditional...
Review: the Reggie by Saltwood Paddles
Saltwood Paddles, which launched in 2011, makes handcrafted paddles that blend the tradition of wood with high-tech carbon fiber and fiberglass. Aimed at performance paddlers who enjoy rough water and take their equipment seriously,...
Viral Videos of the Week; October 18-24th
*Is stuck underwater drowning for the whole video but is still okay when rescued (thumbs up ensures). How to glow in the snow. Atheist climber makes it to Heaven. Snowboarder Dylan Thompson shreds up...
8 Tips for Desert Backpacking Essentials
Ultralight Face Cleaner Keeping your face clean when the trail is hot and dusty is no easy task. But no need to spend a lot money on some fancy cleaning system. Buy a package...
Review: RMU CRM Skis
Functionality ★★★★★ Rocky Mountain Underground is known for their craftsmanship and dedication to turning out skis that are not only exceptional pieces of gear, but are also works of art. The Apostle, perhaps their most...
New High Tech Fabrics: Industry Changing Revolution
Just as digital technology has changed our social and working lives, developments in textile technology are changing our active lives. For decades, breathable and waterproof synthetic fabrics and insulation have been pushing out the old standbys...
Hands Free Video Camera
For those that want to film without actually having to film, say hello to Nixie. The flying video camera that will follow you around, while it does all the work, catching the shot from...
Viral Videos of the Week; October 11-17th
You can keep it if you can grab it. *Start at 1:30 The fishing boat that caught more than a couple fish… Changing a billboard to say what you want it to say, not...
Review: Mountain Hardwear Women’s Sultana Pant
Functionality ★★★★★ I swear these are just as stretchy as yoga pants. But they are incredibly substantial. The design is nice and simple without a lot of bells and whistles. There are no back pockets...
10 Carbon Enduro Bikes for 2015
The two-wheeled arms race for “all mountain” dominance is heating up in 2015 as manufacturers roll out a slew of new carbon enduro rigs designed to be lighter, faster and tougher than ever before....
Review: Rothco MOLLE Tactical Briefcase
I’ve had an old shoulder bag for years now and it’s served me well, but alas, it’s time for a new one. This time I figured I’d go for something a little sturdier than...
