Ask Gearographer; Too Much Fishing Gear?
Dear Gearographer, Recently my girlfriend and I moved from a large metro area to a more rural setting. Since the move, she has taken up an interesting hobby—fishing. She’s been going a little crazy...
Red Bull Throws World’s First Double Half Pipe Competition
Sometimes when you drink too much Red Bull, you start seeing double. That’s what must have happened to the person who thought up of this double halfpipe (or would make it a fullpipe)? Watch...
Ask Gearographer; Drinking Pee?
Dear Gearographer, My friend watches a lot of “survival” shows, and recently he’s been gearing up for worst-case scenarios. He keeps talking about how you can drink your own pee if worse comes to...
10 Sweet Kickstarters for April
In round two of our monthly round-up, let’s check out what kind of cool projects are up for funding heading into Spring. The Deuce of Spades Outdoor Latrine Trowel It’s been a pretty harsh...
Ask Gearographer; Sleeping Bag Nudity?
Dear Geographer, I saw on a movie once that it’s easier to stay warm in a sleeping bag if you shed your clothes and go two-to-a-bag. Is that true? And if so, do you...
This Week in Outdoor Policy – March 28th
What good is new gear if you don’t have anywhere outside to go use it? Tom Flynn tracks policy related to recreation and conservation for the Outdoor Alliance. Most Fridays, he summarizes the week’s top outdoor policy...
Interview with Eric Hjorleifson: Pro Shredder and Mad Ski Scientist
Popularly referred to as “Hoji” by friends and fans, Eric Hjorleifson has evolved over his career as a freeskier. With roots in the Canadian Rockies, Hjorleifson had a timely introduction to ski movie juggernaut...
Good vs. Better Gear from Outdoor Retailer and SIA
Each January, marketers from outdoor brands scramble out of their post-holiday coma to construct tradeshow booths around the world. As if these folks didn’t see enough gear just a few weeks before, they now...
Review: GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition
GoPro has certainly made their name in action sport videography, But is all the hype really worth it. Over the past week I have put the new GoPro Hero 3+ Black edition through its...
Review: Tilley’s TMH6 Mash Up Hat
Made of 70/30 recycled hemp and organic cotton, the Mash Up Hat is about as sustainable as hats get. More importantly, it’ll stand up to just about any conditions you put it through. And...
Review: Jaybird BlueBuds X Bluetooth Headphones
We’re all familiar with the tangled-earbuds-in-pocket conundrum. A call comes in and it’a race to untangle that mess before your caller hangs up. Here is Jaybird’s solution: the BlueBuds X Bluetooth Headphones. Construction: ★★★★★...
Review: VelocityClip and Adhesive Mount
Many of us have questioned the ridiculously high cost of a POV (point of view) sport cameras. There’s a lot of great ones out there including the darling of POVs, the GoPro Hero 3+...
Review: EcoXBT Waterproof Speaker
With contributions from Yoon Kim Every outdoor enthusiast will eventually want to mix their tunes with the water. That’s what I got to do for the past few with the EcoXGear’s EcoXBT; dunking it...
