Dear Gearographer, I‘m seriously considering buying a snow blower for the coming winter. Which ones would you suggest? Expecting the worse in Buffalo Dear Expecting Might I suggest a different tack? Contact these manufacturers:...
Functionality ★★★★ If you’re a snowboarder, you understand how frustrating it is this time of year when all you want to do is be on your board, shredding powder but there isn’t any snow. The...
by Shallen Orband+ · Published September 25, 2014 · Last modified February 2, 2015
Dylan Gold makes himself into a human swing to bust out some sick BMX tricks. A harness suspended from a tree allows riders to get in a little practice, or in his case, ride...
In the realm of outdoor gear, synthetic insulation has come a long way over the past two decades. Unfortunately, its warmth to weight ratio remains steep. Down, made from the plumage of geese (premium,...
First Shot makes steel, reactive targets for recreational as well as competitive rifle shooters Their targets are perfect for those who are sick and tired of lugging hundreds of pounds of targets, shredding paper...
Functionality ★★★★★ The Freefider Pack from Metolius is a great pack if you have a lot of gear to haul out to the crag. Our local crag has a bit of a hike before you...
Are you prepared? That’s the question that our friends at Adventure Medical Kits has for you. Sure, you remembered your sleeping bag and cooking pots, but no backpack or car camping kit is complete...
In the realm of outdoor gear, synthetic insulation has come a long way over the past two decades. Unfortunately, its warmth to weight ratio remains steep. Down, made from the plumage of geese (premium,...
by Shallen Orband+ · Published September 17, 2014 · Last modified February 2, 2015
Getting hit by a car is among a biker’s worst fears. Then there’s this cyclist who lands on his feet and shows the car who’s boss. Imagine being the driver of this car and watching the...
Now that Interbike 2014 is over and we’ve had to chance to recover from that hauntingly abnormal place known as Las Vegas, we can look back and appreciate all of the rad new gear...
Outdoor Research is in many ways light-years a head of its competitors when it comes to drilling down on the utility side of their products. Most of the big names in outdoor apparel are...
Functionality ★★★ The beauty behind these fashionable boots is that, once broken in, they make fairly water-tight and warm camping and light trail boots. Mind you, you’re not gonna be going up any 14ers in...
by Kate Walker+ · Published September 12, 2014 · Last modified May 19, 2016
Hiking in the fall can be tricky, sartorially speaking. It’s no longer blazing hot but it’s still not chilly enough to require serious layers. Throw in an increased chance of wet weather and you’ve...
Backpacks, once used for lugging stuff around, are now an essential component of a stylish wardrobe. If looking for a day pack to roam around town or a hiking trail, look no further than...
Today we got the chance to test out some of the best new gear the bike industry has to offer. We saw the latest in carbon, aluminum and I even saw a bike with...
I’ve always known that the trails in Northwest Arkansas (NWA) are top notch. I’ve met people who have come from places like Colorado, Wyoming and California—places with “good” mountain biking, and rave about the...
by Jo Ostgarden+ · Published September 8, 2014 · Last modified February 2, 2015
Socks have come along way from their utilitarian purpose of acting as an added layer of foot protection to a means of boosting the comfort factor and fit of boots and shoes. Over the...
Do you always tote a tent along camping with you? Depending on what type of trip you are planning, you might be able to dispense with the poles and additional weight of a tent...
by Michael Ryan+ · Published September 4, 2014 · Last modified February 2, 2015
As the sun sets a little earlier, the night air sports a crisp fresh feel and the leaves show just a hint of change, a single thought enters my mind, “Just think what great...
Another month, another hosts of reasons to get outside. Don’t sit on the couch in September, instead check out one of these amazing outdoor events happening this month: Bhatki Fest West – Joshua...
