Good To-Go, purveyors of gourmet dehydrated meals, has been running a holiday shopping donation campaign for three years. The brand, co-founded in 2014 by renowned chef Jennifer Scism, donated one meal for every two purchased, with a one for one period between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, during the 2019/2020 holiday season. Customers chose between Read more ›
Gregory updated the Paragon (and Maven for women) lineup in February. The original 2017 Paragon bridged the gap between their minimalist, ultralight models and their more featured lines. The new Paragon 48 (MSRP $200) is still light, with a verified weight of 3 pounds, 13 ounces for a size M/L, and Gregory graced it with Read more ›
Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day; some of us may celebrate by adventuring in the outdoors, which almost always includes the use of at least some gear. Whether it be shoes, a pack, hard goods, or apparel, these essentials to our enjoyment of the outdoors produce a carbon footprint, presenting a contradiction to Read more ›
Five Ten addressed the need for a cycling shoe that can legitimately hike through backcountry terrain by launching the TrailCross line last month. The line includes the TrailCross Mid Pro (mid-top) in unisex and the TrailCross LT (lo-top) in men’s and women’s. What sets the TrailCross series apart is their hiking ability. The midsole remains Read more ›
LifeProof released the WĀKE line of phone cases today that are made from at least 85% recycled ocean-based plastic, addressing the growing catastrophe of plastics contaminating the seas, beaches, and infiltrating the food chain. The WĀKE series cases are slim, single-piece designs with raw materials sourced from commercial fishing equipment like ropes and nets that Read more ›
Adventurers have turned to technology to provide the desired characteristics of mid-layer fabrics: moisture management, temperature regulation, comfort, low weight, durability, odor resistance, and performance when wet to name a few. But sustainability has grown to be an issue and natural fibers are gaining popularity and their performance can meet or exceed what is available Read more ›
Outdoor Research is converting its onshore production facility in Seattle, Washington to produce Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) destined for their home state and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Defence (DOD), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Outdoor Research will manufacture ASTM level 3 masks, N95 respirator masks, and Read more ›
Respected outdoor brands Goal Zero, Petzl, and DPS skis, along with textile manufacturing machinery brand Eastman Machine combined forces to produce medical-grade face shields for the Utah Department of Health. All these brands, except for Eastman Machine, call Salt Lake City their home. Eastman Machine is based in Buffalo, New York. Goal Zero purchased raw Read more ›
Peak Design launched it’s well-received Travel Tripod today, announcing that 100% of the profits will be donated to COVID-19 disaster relief and to the fight against climate change. This will apply to all sales regardless of source, on both aluminum and carbon fiber Travel Tripod models, through April 10th. The carbon fiber Travel Tripod, with Read more ›
French eyewear brand Julbo, which launched in 1888 and produced the first glacier glasses in 1950, is a sparsely known brand in the United States. They have cultivated a secure connection to the mountain sports, and in America, alpine climbing and mountaineering guides have held the brand in high regard. But Julbo also produces sunglasses Read more ›
President Trump announced at his daily briefing today that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended “non-medical, cloth” masks on a voluntary basis. This would include multifunctional neck gaiters like those offered by Buff, the originator of this category of outerwear. Of course, other neck gaiters, balaclavas, even the trusty handkerchief could potentially serve the Read more ›
Yes, we are all on lockdown. We long to play outdoors, free of constraints. We watch movies, videos, and scroll social media for the sights and sounds of the things we want but can’t have. So it goes. Here’s a fresh edit from ENVE of Mike Giese destroying Coast Gravity Bike Park to inspire you; Read more ›