Dear Gearographer; Men ask for Directions?
Dear Gearographer, With Siri on our phones and Google Maps and MapQuest online, will men ever need to ask for directions again? -Lost in L.A. Dear Lost, Real men never asked for directions before....
Review: DZR Cove
Functionality ★★★★★ The DZR Cove is an incredible shoe. It not only SPD compatible, but it also doesn’t look like you’re wearing clown shoes if you ride to the store or coffee shop. They are extremely comfortable and...
Rusching Around the Trails: Interview with Rebecca Rusch
Red Bull sponsored mountain biker and founder of the Gold Rusch Tour, Rebecca Rusch took some time out of her busy schedule to talk to us about her crazy life as a professional athlete....
This Week in Outdoor Policy – June 20th
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. Most Fridays, he summarizes the week’s top outdoor...
Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats
Yogis are earth-friendly gurus who pride their egos when using sustainable gear and eating organic food. And they should be proud as eco-friendly mats do not contain harsh chemicals but rather incorporate recycled elements....
Pro Bike Courier
Bike messengers in New York don’t have anything on this guy! I want to know where he found a bag big enough to hold all of that stuff. Although it looks like it is...
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...
