Car camping, overlanding, and #vanlife all require storage of necessary camping gear, and the plastic bin is a default solution. A visual inventory at any car camping site will reveal the available options, from the dirt-cheap home storage bins found at big box stores to army surplus ammo boxes. Throughout my adult life, I have Read more ›
It’s hard to imagine McDonald’s reformulating its milkshake or Converse giving its iconic All Stars a makeover—but by redesigning the women’s Black Pearl skis, Blizzard dared to tinker with a blockbuster. Will women be as wowed by the new and improved versions? From 2016 to 2020, the Black Pearl reigned as the world’s bestselling women’s Read more ›
The Nemo Stargaze Recliner Luxury Chair does what its name says; it can recline so you can stargaze, and for a collapsible camp chair, this is a luxurious ability. Nemo Equipment launched the original Stargaze in 2017, and this second iteration hit the market in 2019, lowering the center of gravity and extending the fit Read more ›
Everyone likes to get a bonus helping of the good stuff, and with the 2021 SB115, Yeti indulges cross-country riders that want a little more plushness, a little more pop in the terrain park, a little more tiger in the tank. This new model isn’t aiming to be an enduro rig or even a trail 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 ›
Hauling both child and gear into the woods poses challenges outside of physically, emotionally, and mentally wrangling your little partner. Either the load rests entirely on your back, or you boondoggle a front side carrier while wearing a backpack. The CoPilot (MSRP $189)melds an ASTM/CPSIA certified front side carrier and a backpack into a single Read more ›
The Halo Neuroscience Halo Sport 2 comes with bold claims: a possible 45% increase in the speed of gaining skill, strength, and endurance. But it also comes with massive backing: 4,000+ peer-reviewed studies. I received a degree in Kinesiology, and have been either an athlete or a trainer to professional athletes my entire adult life, Read more ›
Ignik Outdoors is a purveyor of high-quality, environmentally thoughtful outdoor heating products, and their Gas Growler Deluxe is their way of eradicating one pound disposable propane bottles. The Gas Growler Deluxe combines a refillable five-pound propane tank, a matching hose with a connector that is compatible with any outdoor appliance that uses a one-pound canister, Read more ›
You’ve got to hand it to Mountain Hardwear’s new, stretchy, form fitting GoreTex gloves. They set a whole new bar for dexterity. With most lightweight gloves, you usually have two options: Some are water- and wind-resistant and generally ill-fitting, and the rest are form-fitting but not all that helpful on wet days and in cold 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 ›
A Watch to Help You Stick To Your Fitness Goals In 2019, Polar, a Finnish fitness technology company, released a new fitness watch with a self-care focus. In the smartwatch field, it is difficult to compete with the Apple Watch and Garmin products, but Polar’s new product, the Polar Ignite, attempts to stand out with 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 ›