Orvis impressed our review teams with the first three generations of their award-winning Helios fly rod series. The original Helios and the Helios 2 (reviewed here) made great advances in graphite rod design and construction. The Helios 3 (see here) created a whole new level of performance in flyrods. It also earned the highest score Read more ›
No matter who you have on your shopping list, we think we’ve found some gifts sure to please any outdoors person. Holiday Gift Guide 2023 Under $50 Biolite Alpenglow Mini Biolite revolutionized camp cooking with their wood-fired stove and battery charger. But the company also makes a line of lighting solutions that are innovative, well-designed, and Read more ›
Yoshina B660-SST As battery technology has improved, rechargeable power blocks are replacing portable gas generators as the preferred source of power in remote camps. Plenty of options exist in this field, but a couple of new products from Yoshino Power have impressed our team. For general basecamp use, the Yoshina B660-SST model offers everything needed Read more ›
Every year, we see a plethora of gift guides; Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mothers’ Day, Fathers’ Day, and Birthday gift ideas. And while it’s wonderful to honor your spouse, your parents (and the parents of your kids), your kids, and your friends, it’s also a good idea to treat yourself now and then. In honor of Read more ›
Review by Dan A. Nelson The apparel brand, Kuiu, grew out of one man’s (and his family’s) love of backcountry hunting. Jason Hairston launched Kuiu after a long professional journey that led through the creation, development, and ultimate sale of his first apparel brand. After that commercial success, he wanted to develop a new product Read more ›
Review by Dan A. Nelson Buzz E-Bikes Charter F Folding: Lack of local mobility represents one of the big drawbacks of van camping or roof-top tenting. When your vehicle becomes your camp, it’s tough to hit a local trailhead or make a supply run since it means packing up and driving your camp away for Read more ›
No matter what their sport of choice, we think the gift ideas detailed below will be appreciated by any outdoor adventurer on your holiday gift list. Solo Titan Camp Stove The Titan Camp stove from Solo allows backpackers to burn wood debris from around camp to fire their cooking stove. No need to carry Read more ›
Reviews by Dan A. Nelson The best gifts for anyone are those that the receiver will use throughout the year. The gifts that can be appreciated season-to-season, give receiver joy all year long and keeps you in their thoughts whenever they put the gift to use. We think we found a few such gifts that Read more ›
By Dan A. Nelson October often gets often overlooked as a prime season for outdoor adventures. It’s generally too early for snow sports, and well past September’s lingering days of summer. But for those in the know, October is optimal for many outdoor adventures. Setting up a comfortable car camp as a base of operations Read more ›
Princeton Tec Helix Backcountry Rechargeable Lantern When it comes to camping light, the days of smoky kerosene lanterns or drippy wax candles are long gone. Even big battery-sucking electric lamps are things of the past. Camp lighting today means rechargeable LED lanterns, and the one any camping dad would love to receive as a gift Read more ›
Everyone, it seems, loves car camping these days. After the Covid Years, folks want the freedom to roam without the hassles of hotels, social-distancing, and infection risks. Fortunately, it’s never been easier or more comfortable to establish camp in and around your car. A couple new products perfectly illustrate this ease of escape. Luna Air Read more ›
Selecting gifts for gear-rich adventurists can be tough. Most outdoor enthusiasts prefer to select their own core gear and already have the stuff they need. Fortunately, there’s plenty of accessories and secondary gear that will make any gear head happy. We’ve dug through this year’s offerings and found some great gift ideas sure to please Read more ›