REVIEW: Keen Solr Sandal
Despite the fact that Keen practically invented the outdoor sandal when it introduced its venerable Newport model nearly two decades ago, the company continues to refine and innovate with its design. This is abundantly...
REVIEW: Jackery Explorer 1500 Portable Power Station
Over the past few years, the portable power station market has become an increasingly competitive one in the outdoor and travel space. As the number of gadgets that we take with us on our...
REVIEW: Zenbivy MotoBed Sleep System
When searching for the right sleeping bag and sleeping pad to accompany us on our backcountry adventures we often find ourselves having to make compromises. Because size and weight are almost always an important...
REVIEW: Bug Botanist Mosquito Repellent Spray
Bug Botanist Mosquito Repellent Spray is a naturally-derived, DEET-free, mosquito repellent that has been scientifically tested to be safe around kids and pets when used as directed. It contains just 6 essential oils...
REVIEW: USWE Pace 8 Running Vest
You’ve seen them on every serious runner on Strava. You’ve seen them on every “serious” runner on Instagram. Running vests. If you have one, you know what the hype is all about, if you...
REVIEW: Nocs Provisions Standard Issue 8×25 Waterproof Binoculars
Sometimes I feel like a geek hauling my binoculars with me on every adventure. But honestly I don’t understand how you can be an outdoor enthusiast and somehow be content with not being able...
REVIEW: Kodiak Skogan Mid Waterproof Hiker
I don’t enjoy shopping for hiking boots. I try them on, they feel good. Then I go for an actual hike and all the flaws come screaming out. Hot spots, sweaty feet, pinching, rubbing,...
REVIEW: Native Eyewear WELLS™ Sunglasses
The Wells sunglasses at first glance, seem just like any other pair of sunglasses. They have a plasticy frame and lenses that are like magnets for fingerprints. If I’m honest, I was a bit...
45 Awesome Brands Born in The Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is a mecca for weirdos, mountain lovers, and seamen. Since that pretty much covers everyone who likes the outdoors, it’s no surprise the amount of rising outdoor brands we love that...
Yoon’s Favorite Outdoor Gear of 2020
2020 may have been bad for pretty much everyone and everything, but for me, it was amazing for getting outside. Yeah, I wasn’t able to travel to fish as much as I’d liked (although...
Review: Stowaway Gourmet Adventure Meals
I’ve been backpacking and adventuring for quite some time now and I’ve tried just about every dehydrated, shelf stable, backpacking, just add water, type of meal on the market. I started to get...
Review: Beyond Clothing K4 Ventum Line
Design/Aesthetic ★★★★ I’m not a big fan of flashy logos or when a brand feels the need to blast their logo all over a piece of their clothing. It makes me feel like a...
Review: Patagonia DAS Parka
People who know me know that I wear the same thing every day. For a piece of apparel to make it into this lineup, it has to meet three criteria. It has to be...
Review: Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear Sh!t Kit
Design/Aesthetic ★★★★★ The Sh!t Kit, which is a bag from Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear designed to carry your trowel and toilet paper, is a genius design and has just as much customization as their...
Review: Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear 2.5L Fanny Pack
The ultralight backpacking community is one made up of many different types of people. Some of them use their financial prowess to get an edge and buy the lightest, most durable gear on the...
Review: Range Alpine Start Meal Bar
The first thing I noticed when I picked up the Alpine Start Meal Bar from Range was how calorie packed it was and my first thought was “This thing can’t be good for you.”...
Review: Appalachian Gear Co. All-Paca Fleece Hoodie
When I first threw on the Appalachian Gear Co. All-Paca Fleece Hoodie while wearing a short sleeve t-shirt, my first thought was “this thing is itchy.” I almost left it at home on my...
Review: Tenkara USA Sato – The Rod for Fishing the Teton Mountains
It’s been a while since I was introduced to Tenkara USA and the concept of tenkara fly fishing. I was organizing a conference in Jackson Hole but wanted to get away in the evenings...
Review: Burley Travoy Bike Trailer
If there’s one thing my wife has learned about me in our six years of marriage, it’s how much I absolutely can’t stand going to the grocery store. I will avoid any unnecessary trip...
Review: Ledlenser MH11 Headlamp
Last fall, I took a trip to the upper section of the Dream Stream in Colorado where I fished hard for three days. It was the last afternoon of the trip and I had...
