The stove that self-powers its forced air combustion and battery pack BioLite states its corporate mission as bringing energy everywhere, achieving this through a business model called Parallel Innovation. BioLite develops technologies that appeal to the outdoor market that simultaneously benefit almost half of the planet that lacks affordable household energy. Bringing this power to Read more ›
Water is life, and if you’re out in the woods or traveling the world you often must manage your own water storage and filtration. These new gear highlights were all recently featured at the 2019 Outdoor Retailer summer show, and offer adventurers the convenience and technology of some of the best water accessories when you’re Read more ›
It’s a race to the top, and these pieces of gear have won in my mind. Decades of innovation has led to this period of greatness in road and trail running apparel — take a look at what’s setting the pace from the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show in Denver. Patagonia High Endurance Kit Read more ›
Understand the hardware that guards your life Climbers usually clip bolts and glue-ins without much thought; many climbers I’ve questioned at the cliffs don’t understand the structure or function of the hardware that lies behind the hanger. The goal of this Fresh Gear installment is to provide a cursory look at sport climbing anchors to Read more ›
Anglers enjoy a thrill in catching any wild fish but the experience of hooking wild fish in wilderness waters after hiking miles – and sometimes, days – to access those waters, often proves to be truly magical. Backpacking anglers need quality gear to get them to camp, gear for camp, and gear for fishing. The Read more ›
Your furry best friend needs all the great gear, and some of the most innovative options are available now or coming out this fall. While it may seem easy to just give your dog the designated “car blanket” during a camping trip or to pack your pooch’s food in plastic tubs, there are so many Read more ›
The Switchfoot system and edging plate make the Wildfire Edge excellent climbers with hiking comfort Approach shoes are specialized hiking shoes that blend walking comfort with climbing ability. These opposing requirements make approach shoe design challenging; flexibility for walking but stiffness for edging are contrasting requirements, as is generous fit for hiking comfort but tight Read more ›
New Trout LL rods & Trout reels designed for dry fly fishers In recent years, most fly rod designers have focused on stiffer, faster, more powerful casting rods. This season, though, Sage engineers took a step back to address the needs of the traditional dry fly anglers who pursue trout. The Sage Trout LL rod Read more ›
The first MIPS-equipped climbing helmet adds protection from brain-damaging rotational forces Mammut introduced the Wall Rider MIPS climbing helmet in January of this year, bringing the first climbing helmet to market that addresses rotational impacts using the MIPS Brain Protection System. The MIPS BPS is a third-party product from MIPS AB of Sweden that has Read more ›
For 75 years, the U.S. Forest Service’s best-known bruin employee has been combating wildfires. Smokey Bear joined the USFS in 1944, stating at the time that, “Care Will Prevent 9 out of 10 Forest Fires.” To honor Smokey’s long term employment, Osprey has unveiled a new limited-edition Smokey Bear Backpack and T-shirt collection. Sales of Read more ›
POC combines its legendary safety with intelligent design to produce a stellar road helmet POC is well known for prioritizing safety, which sometimes produces products with a “quirky” design or aesthetic. From their brightly colored AVIP line to enhance rider visibility to their history of producing helmets that indeed look safe and not sleek, the Read more ›
Drift boats, skiffs, and full-sized rafts are great crafts from which to fish, but only if you have a friend or guide who can handle the boat while you fish (or vice versa). Fortunately, for single anglers, there are plenty of great options these days for Personal Fishing Crafts. And most of these one-angler boats Read more ›