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 ›
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 ›
Mothers are the hardest working group on the planet, and Mother’s Day was created to help us make sure our moms know how much we value them. With that in mind, adventure-loving mothers deserve exceptional gifts on this day of honor, and we found a few items worthy of the women who raised us. Flume Read more ›
Valentine’s Day for the masses means a ton of money spent on throw-away gifts like cut-flowers and mass-produced chocolate. Outdoor enthusiasts, though, know that true love includes great gear! To show the depth of your feelings for your soulmate, consider sharing gifts that keep on giving when exploring outdoors. We’ve found some great new gear Read more ›
In our modern quarantine world, holiday buying – largely online – is occurring earlier than ever before. With that in mind, we offer this Holiday Gift Guide for Early Buyers. The gear listed below is available now and will surely be appreciated by anyone on your gift list. Pentax VM 6×21 WP Kit Bird watchers Read more ›
The key to a comfortable hike starts with your feet. When all is well, you don’t usually give your feet a second thought, but if you have a problem with boot fit, you’ll focus solely on your soles. Many blame their boots when their dogs are barking, but more often than not, buying better socks 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 ›
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 ›