Alpine touring becomes more popular each year with more skiers heading into the backcountry to find pow stashes and more resorts allowing uphill traffic. One problem skiers ran into was the excessive gear — you used to need a completely different setup for touring than the one you had for lift-served days. Over the past Read more ›
Whether it’s a need for a simple blade for ultralight backpacking, or a powerful chopper for rugged outdoor use, Columbia River Knife and Tool – better known as CRKT – has an option to fit. For the ultralight hiker, CRKT offers a series of lightweight ‘lanyard’ knives that can be worn around the neck for Read more ›
Backcountry riders have embraced Weston snowboards, making the brand the second-largest supplier of split-boards in North America. Now Weston is formalizing their commitment to keeping those riders out in the snow by extending their warranty to four full years. The new warranty applies to all Weston boards, including those sold in the last few years. Read more ›
Since 1965, Sierra Designs has been a leader in outdoor gear innovation. Now, 55 years later, the brand plans to offer leadership in a new way – encouraging partnerships to introduce new people to the outdoor lifestyle. Sierra Design’s Adventure Out initiative unites education groups, community partners, and outdoor business to expand participation in the outdoors. Read more ›
Leatherman devised the multi-tool in the 70’s and the Oregon based brand has steadily updated designs since. Each iteration boasted improvements but gripes and annoyances remained, albeit minor. Leatherman launched the Free series at the beginning of the year and has added models at a steady pace. We’ve been testing the most well-appointed and highest Read more ›
This time of year, it seems a fine line exists between “Christmas presents” and “stocking stuffers.” Current usage suggests ‘stocking stuffers’ are simply more affordable, and/or physically smaller, items in the broader category of Christmas presents. With that in mind, we’ve packaged up the best small and/or affordable outdoor items of the year that are Read more ›
Good vision and solid head protection are two main ways to stay safe on the slopes, and Julbo’s new Cyrius Ski Goggle pairs perfectly with the Julbo Hal Helmet for a clear and protected ride. Skiers and snowboards will appreciate the super-wide and unobstructed field of vision offered by these the Cyrius goggles. Thanks to Reactiv Read more ›
Living and playing in the mountains mean I have a lot of jackets, all designed for something different. I may have the most ski jackets of all, and it definitely feels excessive, so I was excited to try the new Raymer Jacket from Stio, meant to be “the one and only” ski shell you need. Read more ›
As a year-round cyclist in a four-season state, I have suffered through many a cold ride with inadequate gear, or worse, overdressed and pouring sweat once the ride got started due to oppressive layers. Thankfully, there is an abundance of new gear available for riding in the cold- be that your morning commute or a Read more ›
The lineup of Allpa travel bags from Cotopaxi just got a little larger. For those who have loved the 35-liter and 45-liter travel packs, 50-liter and 70-liter duffels have now been introduced to the Allpa family. These new duffels are big brothers to the smaller bags, yet offer the same ultra-burly, TPU-coated polyester shell to 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 ›
Though I’ve been fly fishing for 40 years, and writing about the sport for nearly 30, I never had the honor of meeting Tom Morgan in person. But, though the rod builder passed away in 2017, I now feel like I’ve just met the man. Tom Morgan Rodsmiths continues to build fly rods – bamboo, Read more ›