With restrictions loosening and the summer in full swing, our collective cabin fever will hopefully be relieved soon. Although some shelter in place restrictions are no longer enforced, most of us are still being asked to practice social distancing. This means that the outdoors may currently be one of the few places that we can Read more ›
I’ve enjoyed more than 30 years of hiking and writing about hiking, covering well over 30,000 trail miles in that time. For most of those outings, I’d step into high-topped, full-support hiking boots to protect my feet and ankles on rough trails, scrambles, and extended outings. After passing the half-century mark (some 4 years ago Read more ›
Ignik Outdoors is a purveyor of high-quality, environmentally thoughtful outdoor heating products, and their Gas Growler Deluxe is their way of eradicating one pound disposable propane bottles. The Gas Growler Deluxe combines a refillable five-pound propane tank, a matching hose with a connector that is compatible with any outdoor appliance that uses a one-pound canister, Read more ›
In our modern communication era, many of our daily routines require connectivity. In cities, suburbs, and even small towns, staying connected poses no problem. But get just a little outside the web of cell towers that surround our cities and towns and service quality can dip into unusable levels. Fortunately, there are ways to boost Read more ›
Teva, the brand that is synonymous with outdoor sandals, launched a new hiker in February called the Grandview GTX. I have been testing a sample multiple times a week for three weeks during training hikes with a 25-pound pack in the Hill Country of central Texas. The Teva Grandview is a light hiker with a Read more ›
Moon Fabrications launched its website and debut product, a portable awning dubbed the MoonShade, today. The brand funded its unique offering through a successful Kickstarter campaign in October. The MoonShade deploys to a 9′ x 7′ awning, yet it packs down to the size of a yoga mat and only weighs 8 pounds. It easily 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›