From backcountry safety and outdoor gear to truck toppers. That sums up the storyline behind the founding of Denver, Colo.’s Tune Outdoor, which in February unveiled an innovative new entry to the growing lightweight truck camper market. The new Tune M1 pop-up canopy topper blends a unique design with simplicity and a streamlined production process Read more ›
Review by Dan A. Nelson The apparel brand, Kuiu, grew out of one man’s (and his family’s) love of backcountry hunting. Jason Hairston launched Kuiu after a long professional journey that led through the creation, development, and ultimate sale of his first apparel brand. After that commercial success, he wanted to develop a new product Read more ›
No matter what their sport of choice, we think the gift ideas detailed below will be appreciated by any outdoor adventurer on your holiday gift list. Solo Titan Camp Stove The Titan Camp stove from Solo allows backpackers to burn wood debris from around camp to fire their cooking stove. No need to carry Read more ›
Reviews by Dan A. Nelson The best gifts for anyone are those that the receiver will use throughout the year. The gifts that can be appreciated season-to-season, give receiver joy all year long and keeps you in their thoughts whenever they put the gift to use. We think we found a few such gifts that Read more ›
By Dan A. Nelson October often gets often overlooked as a prime season for outdoor adventures. It’s generally too early for snow sports, and well past September’s lingering days of summer. But for those in the know, October is optimal for many outdoor adventures. Setting up a comfortable car camp as a base of operations Read more ›
Princeton Tec Helix Backcountry Rechargeable Lantern When it comes to camping light, the days of smoky kerosene lanterns or drippy wax candles are long gone. Even big battery-sucking electric lamps are things of the past. Camp lighting today means rechargeable LED lanterns, and the one any camping dad would love to receive as a gift Read more ›
Everyone, it seems, loves car camping these days. After the Covid Years, folks want the freedom to roam without the hassles of hotels, social-distancing, and infection risks. Fortunately, it’s never been easier or more comfortable to establish camp in and around your car. A couple new products perfectly illustrate this ease of escape. Luna Air Read more ›
Atomic has announced a new full line of skis designed by Chris Benchetler for the 2022-23 season. A collaboration that started in 2008, the iconic pow-slashing Bentchetler (a previous Best New Gear Award winner) now comes in a full collection of freeride and freestyle skis. Built with input from Atomic’s pro team of park, pipe Read more ›
Selecting gifts for gear-rich adventurists can be tough. Most outdoor enthusiasts prefer to select their own core gear and already have the stuff they need. Fortunately, there’s plenty of accessories and secondary gear that will make any gear head happy. We’ve dug through this year’s offerings and found some great gift ideas sure to please Read more ›
One geologic fact often overlooked by the scientific community: With each passing year, the ground gets harder. Just ask any aging backpacker. A couple in their 20s, just out of college, usually find the thin, lightweight sleeping pads designed for backpacking more than adequate to keep them comfortable in camp. As they enter their 30s, Read more ›
Father’s Day honors the hard work and dedication of our dads. And what better way to honor your outdoor-loving dad than to gift him some great gear. We field tested some new products and found a few items we’re sure any dad would love. California Cowboy Tropic High Water shirt While some might consider a Read more ›
A little more than a half-century ago, Congress actually worked in a bi-partisan effort to craft and pass the National Trails System Act, which was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on Oct. 2, 1968. Twenty-five years after that landmark law was enacted, a coalition of trail organizations lead by the American Hiking Society and Read more ›