REVIEW: Korkers 3.5 mm I-Drain Wading Socks
I-Drain Neoprene Guard Sock, 3.5MM Korkers is a client of ours through Blogs for Brands and they sent us some of their new wading socks for review. All opinions here are our own....
REVIEW: Mountainsmith Dry Tour
Mountainsmith is a client of ours through Blogs for Brands and sent us a Dry Tour Waterproof Fanny Pack to test, which is a waterproof version of their all-time best selling fanny pack,...
A Noob’s Guide to Outdoor Retailer
I stepped out onto the showroom floor, on Day 1, with a sense of awe of the bright and bustling world I entered in to. I started following a map I drew to my...
REVIEW: Burley Tail Wagon
We received the Burley Tail Wagon Dog Bike Trailer for a giveaway we hosted a few weeks ago and agreed to review it. I tested it out on the back of my Cannondale CAAD...
REVIEW: Lems Trailhead Sneakers (UPDATED)
Disclaimer: The Trailhead Sneakers were received without cost from Lems. The Lems Trailhead hits the sweet spot for casual mountainy people like me. They have the look and design of a high-end casual shoe...
Review: Ryders Roam Fyre Sunglasses
[wp-review id=”8326″] In today’s age, the mountain biking industry is chock full of eyewear options for cyclists who need to protect their eyeballs from the sun’s harmful rays. Ryders, hailing from Canada, is no...
REVIEW: Ello Campy Insulated Travel Mug
Travel mugs are notorious for being easily spillable, inevitably causing a small catastrophe in the bottom of your backpack. This mug isn’t that mug. This mug is the Ello Campy 18oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless...
OR Snow Show 2019: Our Favorite Gear & Technology
There’s nothing quite like seeing that big blue bear peeking in through the windows of the Denver Convention Center right? Check out some of our favorite gear, news, and overall great finds that we...
Review: Victorinox Pioneer Nespresso Swiss Army Knife
[wp-review id=”8315″] You’d be hard pressed to find a more iconic or more loved outdoor tool than the Swiss Army Knife. In fact, you probably have one sitting in your glove box right now,...
10 Amazing Outdoor Companies in Virginia
Alongside a rich collection of natural resources, Virginia is home to a wide variety of outdoor companies. From lightweight backpacks to handmade knives, the different gear produced, and different outdoor brands in Virginia are...
5 Awesome Products from Outdoor Retailer Winter 2019
Fall and winter to most people mean Thanksgiving and Christmas. To people in the outdoor community, it also means Winter Outdoor Retailer where new and innovative gear is put on display. Top outdoor brands...
REVIEW: La Sportiva Tarantulace Women’s Climbing Shoes
[wp-review id=”8080″] I decided to buy these shoes after my co-worker convinced me to try out our local climbing gym. I had decided I wanted to continue going after a couple of trips, but...
[Review] Patagonia Middle Fork Packable Waders
Functionality: 4 Words like “packable” and “lightweight” sometimes carry the connotation of being less functional. Patagonia turned that notion on its head. These waders carry an easily-adjustable, drop-down, suspender system that allows for quick...
Review: Vargo BOT
Functionality: 4 The 900 BOT is also called the Bottle Pot highlighting its multifunctional capabilities. Its 900 ml is capable of holding a lot of water and then doubling as pot for your dinner....
8 More Amazing Outdoor Companies in the Blue Ridge Region
The Blue Ridge Region is blessed with many adventure options. Not only are they hosting the largest media only gathering in the outdoor industry, Outdoor Blogger Summit 2018, they are home to top rated...
12 Amazing Outdoor Companies in North Carolina
From the white blazes on the Appalachian Trail to the whitewater on the Nantahala River, North Carolina is nothing short of an adventure playground. If that’s not your style, maybe awesome adventure activities...
5 Great New Products From Outdoor Retailer Summer 2018
Last week, the top brands in the outdoor industry descended on Denver, Colorado to share their latest and greatest creations. There were endless aisles of backpacks, tents, boots, and other gear to discover, some...
Review of Men’s Boulder Boot
I took the Boulder Boots along for a springtime trip to the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, and spent a few days tromping along the damp trails through mountain streams and up to the base...
Review: Patagonia’s Capilene® Midweight Crew and Airshed Pullover
Cold Weather Mountain Bike Gear I tested the Patagonia Capilene Midweight Crew and the Airshed Pullover for the first time this weekend on some singletrack and gravel rides. While these are not specifically “cycling”...
Stuff I Liked at Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show 2018
Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show 2018 was the first of (hopefully) many experiences I have with the Outdoor Industry at large. It was incredible to see the sheer scale of the industry, learn...
