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 ›
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 ›
It’s that time of year, when we all collectively scratch our heads and think about what to get Dad. You don’t have to get him anything. He’d probably just love to hear from you at least once this month. But since you probably need to make up for some bad offspring behavior, these are the Read more ›
Presented by Looking for a killer gift for that skier in your life? Here is a sampling of gear that will not disappoint any skier on your list. This isn’t a listing of novelty items or throw-away junk that will find its way to the donation bin before it ever sees the hill; this is 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 ›
Ever since humans learned the secrets of fermenting beverages, they’ve enjoyed drinking those potent potables around their campfires. Today, a host of producers of liquor, beer, and wine use their love of the outdoors and their adventures in the wilds to inspire their boozy concoctions. With this in mind, our test team worked diligently to Read more ›
For 75 years, the U.S. Forest Service’s best-known bruin employee has been combating wildfires. Smokey Bear joined the USFS in 1944, stating at the time that, “Care Will Prevent 9 out of 10 Forest Fires.” To honor Smokey’s long term employment, Osprey has unveiled a new limited-edition Smokey Bear Backpack and T-shirt collection. Sales of Read more ›
Looking for a nice gift for that special female who is always outside getting after it? Or maybe you just don’t know what to get the lady who has everything. Here’s a few pieces of gear that won’t disappoint picked by one of our own amazing female gear testers. AfterShokz Trekz Air Headphones I am Read more ›
Need help finding a gift for the runner in your life? While running may seem like a sport that doesn’t require much gear, every runner knows that’s not the case. Here’s some of our favorite running gear. Arc’teryx Aptin Zip Hoody Men’s Having a trusty go-to top for those cold weather runs is clutch, Read more ›
Climbers must trust their gear, sometimes with their lives, so getting the perfect gift requires more than a quick trip to the local specialty outdoor shops. To help make the gift buying easier, we conducted extensive testing of a range of gear and put together the following list of our favorite items. These are sure Read more ›