Father’s Day gear sure to please pop! With Father’s Day just days away, it’s time to grab a quick gift for your dad. To help make your last-minute decision easier, we offer a few suggestions. Helle of Norway Raud M One of my most treasured possessions is a pocketknife that once belonged to my grandfather. Read more ›
Peak Design has been making some of the best bags and camera accessories for the past fifteen years. And in keeping with their founding, they’ve had some of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns I’ve ever seen. Their new Roller Pro bag, which launched on Kickstarter on March 4th, is on track to be their most Read more ›
As the dreary days of winter give way to the refreshing days of spring renewal, thoughts of outdoor recreationists turn to all things wild. Using some great new adventure gear can ease this transition into the bright days of spring. Fortunately, we found such gear Trxstle CRC Rod carrier, v.3 When we first discovered Trxstle Read more ›
Blizzard has redesigned its Zero G collection of touring skis, incorporating new waist widths, construction materials, and a revised sidecut and radius structure. The updated lineup includes 88mm and 96mm models, alongside the return of the 105mm model with a graphic update but no structural changes. A new women’s-specific collection has also been introduced, developed Read more ›
Global sports brand SCOTT has announced an exclusive collaboration with the high-energy extreme sports collective, Sickos Crew, culminating in the launch of the limited-edition SCOTT Shield Goggle. This partnership marries SCOTT’s well-known goggle technology with the bold, adventurous spirit of the Sickos, a crew of six friends who have found success on the internet while Read more ›
Overview of the Heel Virtual Dog Leash The Heel Virtual Dog Leash is a product developed by Heel, a spinoff of Fleetwood Electronics, which has a history of developing wireless proximity and contract-tracing technologies. Launched in March 2024, Heel is designed to offer dog owners a hands-free way to manage their pets’ movements, leveraging their Read more ›
For over two decades, the Gear Institute team has dug through mountains of gear to find the best gift ideas for holiday giving. This year, we continue that exhaustive work with the following Gift Guide for Outdoor Adventurers. Jetboil MightyMo Group Cook Set A dozen different things can go wrong when planning group camp outings, Read more ›
These cases have been used and abused in my adventerous and spontaneous life to determine if they’re right for you. The end of summer signals the release of a new Apple iPhone and this year we’ve made it to the 16 Series. And though the iPhone 16 models aren’t a large departure from the 15’s, Read more ›
Autumn is the ultimate hiking season for most of the northern hemisphere – temperatures are cool, colors are bright, and crowds are diminished. Though most adventurers don’t need incentives to get out come fall, we found a few gear items to make your pre-winter excursions more enjoyable. Biolite Charge 100 Max Today’s digital world means Read more ›
For a few decades, electronic fences (e-fences) have allowed dog owners to set up invisible boundaries to keep their dogs contained in safe locations – mainly yards and fields at home. A new generation of devices, though, take those e-fences on the road. And while not all of them work efficiently in all situations (especially Read more ›
Most Americans focus their camping vacations on the weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day. But savvy campers know that the ‘shoulder’ seasons are the best times to make camp. Autumn camping offers fall colors, no bugs, fewer people, and more active wildlife for viewing. We’ve found some great new products to make fall camping Read more ›
Heading out on a multi-day vehicular adventure can be both exciting and stressful. There’s no room service when you’re 20 miles from nowhere — there might not be cell service either! So it’s important to be prepared, in order to live life to the fullest without a safety net. To do that, you need the Read more ›