Amazing Outdoor Events in October
Another month and another set of outdoor events to take part in. And what a beautiful month it is. October welcomes fall weather and spooky holidays, and whether you choose to check out a...
Beach and Surf Proof Your Feet: 6 Multi-functional Footwear Options
Footwear is one of the most difficult things to decide on when packing for an island or beach vacation. With airline luggage and its weight limit, the need to pack footwear to cover all...
Danny Goes Home
Danny Macaskill returns to his native home of the Isle of Skye in Scotland for some breathtaking mountain bike riding on the treacherous Cuillin Ridgeline. I usually say don’t try this at home but Danny...
7 Things I Don’t Miss About Camping As A Kid
Nostalgia is universal. It’s as common as complaining about the boss or being impatient at the DMV. It was always better “back then”. In the nostalgic version of camping, back in the day the...
Review: Hiplok Lite
Functionality ★★★★★ As a cyclist, I worry every time I leave my bike somewhere because I don’t want to have to carry a heavy, clunky bike lock when I ride. The good people at Hiplok...
7 Versatile Sea Kayaks
Kayaks are like cars. There are gear haulers, spin-on-dime rally cars that rocket around corners, bee-lining speedsters, and rugged all-wheel-drive rigs that keep you relaxed when the weather turns nasty. Here’s a selection that...
Ask Gearographer: Snowblowers
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:...
Review: Freebord
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...
This Dirt Jumper Knows How to Use Climbing Gear Properly
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...
Review: Sierra Designs DriDown Hoody
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 Targets: Overview and Interview
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...
Review: Metolius Freerider Climbing Pack
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...
Be Prepared With Adventure Medical Kits
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...
Review: Sierra Designs DriDown Backcountry Bed
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,...
Car Hits Biker. Biker Flies in Air and Lands on Feet
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...
Interbike 2014 Best of Show
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...
Review: Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket
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...
Review: Keen’s Bern Baby Bern Boots
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...
Best Hiking Jackets for Fall
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...
Review: Eddie Bauer Rippac Packable Day Pack
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...
