Great ideas of what to get your mom for Mothers’ Day Opinel Surf and Turf Joseph Opinel developed his first folding knife in 1890 while working for his father in France. That knife, still offered today (the Opinel #8) gave rise to a brand that offers great classic knives at reasonable prices. And those affordable, Read more ›
Garmin was on fire in 2025 – releasing more products than any year in recent memory. One part of those new releases was the inclusion of their inReach satellite communication capabilities in products like their new GPSMAP H1 and H1i Plus, as well as their Fenix 8 Pro. While adding this technology to various products Read more ›
Still looking for the ideal gift for our outdoor lover? Look no further – we found another collection of great gear that any adventurer would love. REI Flash Power Wool Gloves Gloves are a perennial favorite for stocking stuffers. The new REI Flash Power Wool Gloves are ideal daily-wear gloves. With 47 percent wool content, Read more ›
The winter backcountry boom of the past few decades has resulted in a corresponding golden age of new snow safety products, including avalanche transceivers with improved search capabilities, inflatable airbags, and even state of the art communications systems to help multiple users coordinate their wild mountain travel. All of this has helped significantly raise awareness Read more ›
I’m not sure if it was part of a midlife crisis or just a change in direction, but a few years back I got really into bird watching. It started out my kitchen window, then from the backyard, and then while hiking. This all led to the need for a good set of binoculars. Around Read more ›
I’ve been on a bit of a roll with Garmin lately. With the brand stacking their new product releases, my summer has been spent navigating off-road with their Tread 2: Overland and, more recently, on the trail with their GPSMap H1i Plus. I have also been wearing and enjoying their Instinct 3 watch since the Read more ›
Let’s be honest, ski to art collaborations are a mix of the obvious and the impossible, often pairing unlikely partners like sports cars and carvers with a deference to how the on-slope performance transfers from the road to the snow. Every high road Autobahn to Austrian groomer company comparative has tried to make it work Read more ›
With more and more passenger vehicles coming standard with onboard navigation systems, and smartphones having the capability to navigate through apps like Google Maps, it might seem a little silly to even consider buying a separate, turn-by-turn GPS unit. And you might be right if you stick to paved roads and highways — but if Read more ›
One of my favorite aspects of being in the outdoor industry is the thrill of watching a new brand emerge—especially if they’ve got some new technology or fresh take on style that makes you stop and say, “Yeah, outdoors needs this!” That’s how I feel about 3Bird, a new apparel brand out of Jackson Hole, Read more ›
The Good Machine Washable PFAS-Free DWR coating for stain and water resistance 100% recycled shell and liner 7 color options Warmth The Bad Slippery Flimsy Stuff Sack Fewer color options than the original puffy The Verdict The Rumpl Travel Puffy Blanket truly excels when it comes to providing warmth without the bulk of a traditional Read more ›
Smartwool Active Mesh Shirt The Good: Temperature regulation Odor resistance Fit Cost The Bad: Durability The Verdict The Smartwool Active Mesh Shirt is comfortable, lightweight, and funk-resistant, which is essential for athletes and avid travelers. While a lot of outdoor clothing is boxy and unflattering, the fit of this shirt is feminine and cute. The Read more ›
When it comes to camping, tents aren’t going away, but it’s hard to ignore the fact that hammocks have become a popular alternative. With each passing camping season, hammocks become more and more commonplace. Why? Well, they’re easy to set up, keep you off the ground, and provide an incredible night’s sleep. But they’re also Read more ›