BioLite released the HeadLamp 330 two years ago, earning accolades, mainly for the proprietary 3D SlimFit construction. This unique method of building a headlamp involves molding a low-profile lamp housing into a wicking and wide headband, creating a new level of comfort and security, which earned the HeadLamp 330 a permanent spot in my backpack. Read more ›
Everyone likes to get a bonus helping of the good stuff, and with the 2021 SB115, Yeti indulges cross-country riders that want a little more plushness, a little more pop in the terrain park, a little more tiger in the tank. This new model isn’t aiming to be an enduro rig or even a trail Read more ›
Goldwin, a Japanese technical apparel brand whose products range from skiwear to lifestyle items, have expanded further into the US market in Spring/Summer 2020 after 70 plus years in the Japanese & European markets. Brands are constantly pushing the envelope to create the next thing in performance innovation, but Goldwin is reaching back to its Read more ›
An ash-filled and burned out campfire is often the only trace of human activity in many remote campsites. I’ve been to many primitive campsites where the earth is charred, the unsightly scars incapable of self-repair. Wolf and Grizzly set out to address this issue amongst overlanders, raft-packers, and bike-packers with their release today of the Read more ›
Pants don’t excite me; every year, brands tout new designs, but changes seem minor, and many are hard to improve. But as a well-appointed gear tester, I almost always change pants between casual activities and other pursuits. I automatically search my closet for technical pants when I climb, hike, train, or do work around the Read more ›
One of the most impressive pieces of gear I stumbled upon at the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market was a prototype of the GSI Pinnacle Pro stove. A product of four years of development, it was impossibly thin at 1.4″ and the fuel and air delivery system seemed to bend the rules of combustion. The Read more ›
The Wild Rye philosophy is simple: When women are comfortable and feel good in their own skin (and gear) it translates to confidence and thus participation in all aspects of life. With that in mind, the female founders of Wild Rye offer a variety of apparel and accessories tailored for active women, especially those who Read more ›
Goal Zero, a leading solar and portable power solutions manufacturer based in Utah, announced a suite of new products aimed at enhancing consumers experiences in the outdoors or emergency preparedness. “Providing people with the increasingly important access to personal power wherever they are has been at the heart of Goal Zero’s mission since day one,” Read more ›
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 ›