Meindl Air Revolution Alpine 4.1 Hiker Review
As the snow retreated up the mountain this spring, my eagerness to hit the trails grew. Adding to that excitement was a new pair of Meindl Air Revolution Alpine 4.1 Hikers. Touted as the...
Author: Bennett Colvin
Midland MXT115P PRO 15W MicroMobile GMRS Radio Review
The best part of being in the backcountry is sharing time with friends. Whether you are crawling up a remote forest road, dropping into a drainage, or exploring unfamiliar trail systems, staying connected is...
Mustang Survival Elite 120 Inflatable PFD Review
Water sports are one of the best parts of summer in the Rockies. Whether I am floating the Yampa, paddling an alpine lake, or packrafting into the backcountry, safety always comes first. The challenge...
Smith Backcast Sunglasses Review: Tested with the Chromapop Glass
With the long days of summer, I find myself fishing from first light until the last cast of the evening. Those changing light conditions can make it difficult to find a single pair of...
Midland CLIPTALK Review
For the past few weeks, I have been using the Midland CLIPTALK in a variety of outdoor settings with excellent results. I have not traditionally relied on two-way radios or walkie-talkie style communication while...
Jetboil TrailCook 2.0L Cook System Review
Camping season is here, and my family of four has been eager to get outside as much as possible after a long winter. One of the consistent challenges of camping with a group this...
Piscifun Carbon R1 Spinning Rod and Carbon X3 Spinning Reel Review
Game on! Open water fishing has finally arrived in Colorado, and it is time to get back out there. Ice is off, shorelines are opening up, and fish are on the move. Adding to...
Grundéns DECK-BOSS Sandal Review
After dusting off my sandals from last season, it didn’t take long to see they were done. The footbeds were blown out, straps worn thin, and traction nearly gone. It was time for a...
Victorinox Swiss Tool BS Review
I have to admit I am a bit of a tool hoarder. I love tools so much that my garage is completely filled with them. That fascination started early. As a kid I remember...
Bajio Cocho Sunglasses Review
Just like that winter has shifted to spring and the fishing has heated up. This time of year it is almost impossible to choose where to go because just about every river, lake, and...
Cross Point Gear Pro Wool Gloves and Mountain Socks Review
Waterproof gloves and socks that feel like knit gloves? I was skeptical. I had to try them for myself. Cross Point Gear specializes in waterproof hats, gloves, and socks that are also breathable. That...
Wacaco Pixapresso Review
There may be nothing better than an espresso. The only thing that tops it is an espresso in your favorite outdoor setting. For most of my life, outdoor coffee meant instant coffee. It was...
Vermont Glove Uphill Skier Review
Skinning really is the tale of two sports: a sweaty uphill followed by a chilly downhill. Luckily, Vermont Glove has you covered with the Uphill Skier. It is the most versatile glove Vermont Glove...
RigStrips Review
With four skiers in the family, gearing up in the parking lot is nothing but chaos. Every time we pile out of the car, I find myself thinking there has to be a better...
Wild Alaskan Company Wild Salmon Box Review
I am not sure there is anything better than wild, fresh fish. Unfortunately, high quality fish can be hard to come by. Especially if you live more than 2,000 miles from the nearest ocean....
Knives of Alaska Steelheader Review
One of my favorite winter traditions is Sunday night fish dinners after a day of ice fishing. We love pan frying trout fillets and enjoying these coldwater fish together. Throughout this early ice season,...
AeroPress Manual Coffee Grinder and AeroPress Go Complete Travel System Review
It must have been a dozen years ago, and I still remember one of the best cups of coffee I have ever had. I was in a small town in Nicaragua when I was...
Maui Nui Venison Roast Review
Over the past few years, we’ve built a family tradition around serving wild game during our holiday meals. Sharing our harvest brings more than incredible flavor to the table. The harvest brings stories about...
Benchmade Crooked River Review
If there’s one tool that follows me from the high country to the riverbank and everywhere in between, it’s the Benchmade Crooked River. As a hunter, fisherman, camper, backpacker, and someone who works with...
Bighorn Outdoors 1500F Portable Infrared Steak and Pizza Oven Review
I hit a personal first today: enjoying a perfectly baked pizza and, just minutes later, landing a 17” brook trout on the fly. While that combination was new to me, it definitely won’t be...
