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 ›
A supremely windproof, stable, and accommodating canister stove system After decades of research and over five years of development, MSR debuted radiant burner technology in 2007 with its Reactor stove system. It soon became the coveted snow melting machine for mountaineers and alpinists, the flameless stove putting out 9,0000 BTUs/hour. The Reactor unapologetically claimed the 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 ›
Mammut updates the Neon Gear 45L (MSRP $160) regularly and we have been testing the most recent updates of their avant-garde looking crag pack for a few months at both local crags and destination climbing areas. The sleek pack may appear minimalist on the outer surface, but the pack has plenty of organizational prowess on Read more ›
Whether it’s a need for a simple blade for ultralight backpacking, or a powerful chopper for rugged outdoor use, Columbia River Knife and Tool – better known as CRKT – has an option to fit. For the ultralight hiker, CRKT offers a series of lightweight ‘lanyard’ knives that can be worn around the neck for Read more ›
Leatherman devised the multi-tool in the 70’s and the Oregon based brand has steadily updated designs since. Each iteration boasted improvements but gripes and annoyances remained, albeit minor. Leatherman launched the Free series at the beginning of the year and has added models at a steady pace. We’ve been testing the most well-appointed and highest Read more ›