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...
Climbing Tips for the Ladies with Sasha DiGiulian
Calling all ladies! Here are several tips for your next day or trip out climbing. Remember. Confidence is key. Climbing is an incredibly mental sport, and when you can control your breathing and have...
Adventuring with the Adventurer of the Year: Interview with Stacy Bare
Click on the dot to be taken to the product. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work on mobile devices. National Geographic recently awarded Stacy Bare with The Adventurer of the Year Award, which is the like...
Ask Gearographer: Roomba Vacuums
Dear Gearographer, I was thinking, nice guy that I am, about buying my wife one of those automatic robot vacuums for her upcoming birthday. Do you think they are worth the money? –Not a...
Winning the Race: Interview with Courtney Atkinson
2 time Olympian and Red Bull connoisseur, Courtney Atkinson talked with us about his career and what he plans to do next. Here’s what he had to say: Josh Campbell: When and how did...
Riding the Wave: Interview with Kai Lenny
We managed to catch pro surfer Kai Lenny when he wasn’t in the water. He is everything you would expect and more from a guy who’s name literally means “Ocean.” Here’s what he had...
Ask Gearograpker: Tenkara Fishing Rods
Dear Gearographer, I have recently been hearing about Tenkara fishing. Does this really make fly-fishing easier or is it just a fad? Your friend, Fish head from Arkansas Dear Fish head, Tenkara is an...
