Review: Stetson Safari Hat
[wp-review id=”7394″] I’m a fly fishing guide in Northwest Arkansas. I spend probably 100 days a year on the water. In the summer, I get major farmers tan around my neck and a sunglass...
Our Favorite Gear from Housewares Show 2017
The goal of many outdoor gear companies is to find what works well inside, and make it portable to work well outside. Tents are portable version of a house, sleeping bags a portable version...
5 Insulated Pint Glasses for Every Beer Lover
We are BIG fans of beer here at Gearographer and we understand how important it is to have the perfect glass to drink from when it comes to any situation. Since today is St....
Kickstarter: March 2017 Edition
Bit Bar: The Pocket Friendly EDC Screwdriver Ends: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Featuring a full-size handle and the ability to store it anywhere, the Bit Bar™ was made to be passed down through...
Ask Gearographer: Is My Smart TV Spying on Me?
Dear Gearographer, I just got a smart TV and love all the options but now my friends say it sends data back to someone who tracks my viewing habits. They also said it can...
BRAND SPOTLIGHT: 8BPLUS – Chalk Bags w/ the Best Personalities
During the middle of last year, I came across these chalk bags on Instagram. They were literally the cutest thing I could ever imagine so of course I had to find out who the...
REVIEW: Catalyst Waterproof Phone Case
[wp-review id=”8074″] Waterproof cases are all the rage, because I mean they’re waterproof right? It all started with Otterbox and then slowly transitioned to Lifeproof in my everyday life. We drop things. It’s a...
REVIEW: Farm to Feet Hiking Socks
[wp-review id=”8090″] Farm to Feet is an All-American company with the single goal of creating the world’s best wool socks by exclusively using American materials, manufacturers and workers. Farm to Feet goes a step...
REVIEW: Allen Sports Atocha Folding Bike
[wp-review id=”8097″] Functionality ★★★★ There are three key questions when judging the functionality of a folding bike: how much does it weight, how small does it pack down to, and is it easily ridable? Weighing in at just 29...
Kickstarter: February Edition
1. CardGear Have you ever lost a microSD card? It’s not really hard due to the fact that they are so tiny. CardGear is a mini organizer specifically for SD and SIM cards that...
Review: Osprey WAYPOINT 80 Travel Pack
[wp-review id=”6651″] Two weeks in Spain and we took mostly public transportation while there. We tested it on environments like getting on trains, bus stations, train stations, hotel to hotel and using a taxis....
Review: LifeStraw Go with 2-Stage Filtration
[wp-review id=”7967″] Functionality The LifeStraw Go with 2-Stage Filtration is an active student’s best friend. I’ve tried tons of water bottles on the market and been disappointed countless times. As a runner, I look...
REVIEW: Orsden Slope Jacket
[wp-review id=””] Orsden is new on the scene and we had a chance to test out their debut Slope Jacket. The name “Orsden” comes from a French mythological snow bear. “Our mythical snow bear...
Is a Crossover Kayak For You?
Every sport goes through trends and innovations. Sometimes it’s revolutionary: mountain bikes first appeared on the scene in Marin County and created a completely new sport. Big wall gear opened up a whole new climbing...
REVIEW: Merrell Men’s Solo
[wp-review id=”7992″] The Merrell Solo shoes are outstanding! They held up and performed great on a 10 mile hike in the rugged West Maui Mountains. Five stars for fit, durability, traction, stability, and overall. Crazy...
Some of My Favorite Things at CES 2017
CES2017 had a serious vibe of real innovation this year, at least compared to the last few years of ‘incremental gains’ like 4K screens and IoT (Internet of Things) applications. What we saw this...
Ask Gearographer: What Do Women Want?
Dear Gearographer, Why can’t my girlfriend tell me what she wants? If I ask where she wants to go to dinner she says, “I don’t care.” If I ask what she wants for Christmas...
Review: MSR FreeLite 2 Tent
[wp-review id=”7970″] Functionality ★★★★ My first impression of the MSR FreeLite tent was how small and packable it was. Weighing in at just 2 lbs 2 oz (although I think that’s an optimistic measurement), it...
Ask Gearographer: I am not an I.T. guy
Ask Gearographer: I am not an I.T. Guy Dear Gearogapher, I have recently moved back in with my parents and I don’t know how much more I can take; I have become their new...
If I See You Do This in the Outdoors One More Time, Imma Flip My Sh*t
Alright, let’s just get this outta the way. This isn’t directed at tourists who only spend Memorial Day, Labor Day, and one week per summer in (Insert National Park Here). No. This is for...
