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 ›
Many of us like to watch wildlife, it seems. According to the latest survey from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), more than 23 million people participate in wildlife watching activities each year, spending upwards of $12.1 Billion annually just on gear specifically used on viewing activities – the expenditure jumps to a whopping $75.9 Read more ›
The Spring 2020 Vasque Breeze AT Mid GTX looks to be a beefed-up version of the brand’s popular Breeze III GTX, with a $10 higher price tag (MSRP $190). The boot is currently available at REI in men’s and women’s versions and a men’s low top model. They will be available in other retail locations Read more ›
Though I’ve been fly fishing for 40 years, and writing about the sport for nearly 30, I never had the honor of meeting Tom Morgan in person. But, though the rod builder passed away in 2017, I now feel like I’ve just met the man. Tom Morgan Rodsmiths continues to build fly rods – bamboo, Read more ›
BioLite launched its HeadLamp 330 last year to much acclaim. The unique headlamp featured a lamp embedded within the head strap, and a separate battery mounted to the rear of the strap. Both made the HeadLamp 330 supremely comfortable, especially while active. BioLite carries the momentum with today’s release of the HeadLamp 200, a Read more ›
During the last Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, Black Diamond announced their entrance into the performance shoe market via a line of approach shoes. The brand best known for hardgoods has firmly planted itself in the outdoor apparel market and recently released climbing shoes. Black Diamond’s release of four approach shoes this month is a logical Read more ›