Pedal Boats: The Joy of Hobie Kayaking
Take a cyclist and kayaker and the twain shall never meet, right? Well, not if you consider the Hobie kayak, one of the best ways to combine a passion for cycling and boating. Kayaks...
Review: Peak Designs Clutch
Peak Designs’ new emergence onto the camera market has been another tale of success through Kickstarter. After garnishing over a half a million dollars in backings they’re well on their way to becoming a...
6 Bluetooth Speakers to Get You Grooving
Are you still rocking the Walkman? Well take a step into the digitial age and cut the wires. Bluetooth speakers over the last few years have shrunk in size, expanded in design, and are...
How to Choose the Perfect Trekking Pole
Day hikers and backpackers understand the vast difference between hiking with, and without, trekking poles. So, why use hiking poles? Poles assist with balance, decrease stress on joints, increase stability on slippery surfaces, and...
Ask Gearographer: Is Jewelry Gear?
Dear Gearographer, Is jewelry considered gear? My husband and I have been fighting over this for months. He spends all his extra cash on fishing and hunting gear, yet says it’s a waste to...
Whitewater Kayaking: The 8 Best Creek Boats on the Market
Built for speed, stability in rough water, and maneuverability, these high volume whitewater boats will allow you to step up your skills and carve through anything in your way. Whether you are new to...
Review: Dual Eyewear AV1 Bifocal Sunglasses
Functionality ★★★★ As far as sunglasses, the AV1 does what they’re designed to do, they shade your eyes from the sun. Although I think that the bifocal lenses should be an option and not part...
Our Favorite Gear of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2014
For four days, we slaved through the heat of Salt Lake City eating free food and drinking free beer. Much blood sweat and tears were shed to give you a look at the newest...
Three Products from Stinger that Keep Bugs Away
We have no relationship with Stinger other than the fact that they sent us a bunch of bug killing devices to clear out the office of flying critters. And grateful we are – with...
Review: Joby Pro Sling Strap
JOBY is known for throwing many different models of their gorilla tripods for almost every conceivable device on the market (except for your new cat) but their emergence in the camera strap has gone...
Review: Poler Field Pack
Functionality ★★★★ The Field Pack is Poler’s most simple pack, and it doesn’t have all of the fancy bells and whistles, but that’s what makes it so great. When I first started using this pack,...
Riding the Wind: Interview with Annabel Van Westrop
Pro Kiteboarder Annabel Van Westrop is constantly traveling either to train or to compete in either freestyle events or races, and somehow, she was able to take some time to talk to us about...
Outdoor Events in August
A new month, a new set of awesome outdoor events happening. Biking, fishing, and running; because it’s August and it’s the peak summer season, that means there is a ton to do. So what...
Ask Gearographer: Smart Phones
Dear Gearographer, My friends make fun of me because I don’t have a smart phone. I don’t care to be connected to the internet at all times like my friends and am wondering if...
Chilling with Fayettechill: Interview with Mo Elliott
Mo Elliott, The founder of a Fayetteville, AR based outdoor apparel brand cleverly named Fayettechill, chatted with us about his growing company and the plans he has for the future. Here is what he had...
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Preview
Next week, the Gearographer staff will be headed to the world’s biggest toy showcase for outdoorsy grow-ups. That place is none other than Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. We couldn’t hold in our anticipation...
Review: REI Half Dome 2
Functionality ★★★★ The REI Half Dome functions perfectly in all three seasons and stands up to wind and rain. Though not built for minimalist multi-day backpacking adventures, this 5lb 2oz tent is fairly lightweight and...
Why it’s a Good Idea to Buy the Newest Gear
It’s not just about showing off when you always have the newest and best gear, though that’s part of the fun. It simply makes a lot of sense. Technology Helps Me Ski As my...
The Best Strollers for Runners
When you welcome a little one into your family, things change. That much is inevitable. But not everything has to change—your running, for instance. Instead of hanging up those running shoes for, oh, say...
This Week in Outdoor Policy – July 25th
What good is new gear if you don’t have anywhere outdoors to go and use it? Tom Flynn tracks policy related to recreation and conservation for the Outdoor Alliance. On Fridays, he summarizes the week’s top outdoor...
