Review: Osprey Women’s Sirrus 24
Functionality ★★★★ This light-weight and breathable day-pack is perfect for women who refuse to wear anything on their back that causes the least bit of strain. Because the pack comes in only two sizes and...
Catching Up with Olympic Cyclist Zach Bell
Photo Credit: Jonathan Devich epicimages.us Zack Bell hit the brakes for long enough to talk to us about his cycling career and some of the new gear that he is running. Josh Campbell: What has been...
Ask Gearographer: Am I a gearhead and if so, is that bad?
Dear Gearographer, My girlfriend insists I am a gearhead. I’m not really sure if that’s bad or not but the look on her face tells me it’s not good. To me there is nothing...
Why My Bicycle is Embarrassed of Me
I have a hardy Diamond Back 18 speed mountain bike that is a fine piece of cycling engineering, but it’s embarrassed to be seen with me. Why, you may ask? My Clothing I live...
Best Child Carrier Backpacks
Camping and hiking is more fun when the whole family is involved. The only problem is that the younger members of your clan may have a hard time keeping up or if you’re planning...
Review: Kali Aazis Knee Guard
Functionality ★★★★ The Kali Aazis is a surprisingly light weight and comfortable knee guard. They are very breathable and once you start riding, you barely even notice them. These particular knee guards are geared...
Tips for Going Pro: Interview with MTB Rider, Raymond George
If you click on the green dot, it will take you to the product. Raymond George’s career skyrocketed in 2013 when he was invited to Red Bull Phenom, a competition where Red Bull selects...
Review: Rickshaw Zero Messenger Bag
Functionality ★★★★ The Zero Messenger Bag from Rickshaw is an extremely customizable bag. Everything from the color of the logo to the dividers and pockets inside the bag can be changed according to your personal preference....
The Art of Gear Hunting
Avid adventurers with a less than average income can easily become discouraged when walking past the full retail prices at REI or their local ski shop. But who those with a nose for deals,...
Father’s Day Gifts Your Dad Actually Wants
Mouse over the green dots on the photo to find out more about each item. Click on the dot to find out more about the item. If you’re on mobile, unfortunately, it doesn’t work...
Review: Ecōths Humboldt Shorts
Functionality ★★★★ The Ecōths Humboldt Shorts are extremely comfortable and well built. They are made with 54% Ramie, 44% Organic Cotton, and 2% Spandex. This means that they you can do anything including sport climbing...
Amazing Events in June
Another month and more opportunities to get outside. Check out a sampling of all the outdoor events happening in June, and whatever you do, don’t forget the sunscreen: Red Bull Cliff Diving: USA –...
Best Outdoor Apparel to Keep You Cool and Dry this Summer
The outdoor industry is chockerbock full of performance based apparel that is made to hold up in the outdoors. With all the options, it can often be daunting to determine which items are essential...
Review: Ogio Commuter Backpack
Functionality ★★★★ The Ogio Commuter Backpack is a great little pack to use for…you guessed it, commuting. I’ve been using the Commuter as my everyday commuting pack for about three weeks now and I don’t...
6 of Our Favorite Pack Rods
Since the early 90’s fishing rod technology has advanced enough that multi-piece rods now perform equally as well as single, or two-piece rods. In the fly rod sphere four piece rods are now the...
6 of the Best Yoga Mats for Every Yogi
Like any piece of athletic gear, yoga mats can make or break a practice. Your mat will be the only thing separating you from the floor and when you’re holding an extra-long posture, you’ll...
Whistler’s Hilarious Snow-Earth-Water-Race is Making a Comeback
To celebrate the Canadian May long weekend, Whistler, British Columbia has announced that they are launching “The Great Outdoors Festival”—or simply, GO Fest. The featured event is the Great Snow-Earth-Water-Race, a revival of the...
Review: Osprey Kode 42 Backpack
Functionality ★★★★ The Osprey Kode 42 Backpack is a beefy and well built pack. It offers everything you need for skiing, snowboard mountaineering, and hut-to-hut trips. It is a very large and versatile pack. If you’re the...
Getting Down and Dirty with Eric Porter
Josh Campbell: It seems like you do everything from slope style to downhill to enduro. But what is your favorite type or discipline of riding? Eric Porter: I think if I could only do one...
Summer Camp Like You’ve Never Seen it Before
Let’s get one thing clear: Whistler Blackcomb’s Camp of Champions for skiers and snowboarders is not your average summer camp. Fresh off the Shredbots presses, “The Boys Go to Camp” is the ultimate show...
