TSL Outdoors Connect Carbon 5 Trekking Poles Review
Over the past couple of years I have fallen in love with trekking poles. It is amazing how much wear and tear trekking poles prevent on the knees, ankles, and body. For me trekking...
Category: Health & Safety
Health and Safety Product Reviews
Whether you’re running an ultra marathon or hiking a local city trail, it’s important to stay safe and remain properly nourished. There are so many things that can go wrong when getting outside and making sure your gear and nutrition are properly working is extremely important. We’ve vetted hundreds of health and safety products so you can be confident whether you’re headed out your front door or your local trailhead.
Leki Micro Vario Carbon AS Trekking Poles Review
The Leki Micro Vario Carbon AS Trekking Poles are a high-end pair of folding, carbon fiber trekking poles designed for the discerning mountain/trail user looking for a reasonably lightweight, feature-packed, versatile pair of trail...
Thermacell Radius Zone Mosquito Repellent Gen 2.0 Review
During a great water year there is little to complain about except maybe all the hordes of water loving mosquitoes. Throughout this year we have been blessed with a great snowpack and precipitation. However,...
LifeStraw Flex with Gravity Bag
LifeStraw, a global leader in developing innovative filtration and purification products for safe drinking water, launched the LifeStraw Flex gravity filter, an advanced water filtration system designed for groups that are hiking, camping or impacted by...
Bite Helper Review
Mosquitoes are one of the most aggravating nuisances about the outdoors, and their bites are irritating and down right annoying. If you have spent anytime in the outdoors, there is no doubt that you have...
LifeStraw Review
“It all started with the issue of safe water. Which should never be an issue.” LifeStraw was started on the idea of helping provide safe drinking water for people in developing countries who don’t have...
Beyond Coastal Lip Balm and Sunscreen Review
Beyond Coastal Lip Balm and Sunscreen are not only practical and effective, they even get great ratings from the EWG (more on that later). Beyond Coastal Lip Balm and Sunscreen – Performance As with...
Elemental Herbs All Good Sunscreen Review
I am a Scottish/Irish red head, and take sunscreen seriously! I want to make sure that at the end of the day I am tired and sore from a good work out, run, or...
Active Edge Fishtail Bracelet Review
If you’re looking to add an extra boost to your workout, then the Survival Strap Active Edge Fishtail Bracelet might do the trick. I tested the bracelet for several weeks, including during endurance and...
Dr. Cool Recovery Wrap Review
The Dr. Cool Recovery Wrap is a perfect option for any active on-the-go kind of person. Accidents, missteps, and injuries will happen. When they do, this handy dandy icing wrap has you covered to...
Adventure Medical Ultralight / Watertight .7 First Aid Kit Review
Adventure Medical Ultralight / Watertight .7 First Aid Kit The Adventure Medical Ultralight / Watertight .7 First Aid Kit is packed with the essential items you’ll need for any cuts, scrapes, blisters, bruises or...
Survive Outdoors Longer (SOL) Escape Bivvy Review
Survive Outdoors Longer (SOL) Escape Bivvy The Escape Bivvy from Survive Outdoors Longer (SOL) is a breathable, water resistant and heat reflective backcountry shelter. Escape Bivvy Material This ultra-thin sleeping bag-like shelter is made of...
Gerber GDC Tech Skin Pocket Knife Review
Out just in time for the Holiday Season, the Gerber GDC Tech Skin Pocket Knife makes a great gift for anyone who likes to carry a pocket knife. What’s new with the Gerber GDC...
MSR Trail Lite Duo System Review
As the summer starts to heat up, I have to admit that cooking in the backcountry or around the campsite is one of my favorite activities. There are a few things that truly make...
MSR Surelock UL-3 Trekking Pole Review
The MSR Surelock UL-3 Trekking Pole is an easily adjustable, compact and lightweight hiking aide. MSR has two trekking pole series and the UL-3 are designed as a low weight option for those looking...
Cool Gear EZ-Freeze Pure Bottle Review
Everyone agrees that a major component to exercise is proper hydration. But that’s about all they agree on. Just about the only product that comes in wider variety than shoes are water bottles. Short...
Kates Real Food Bars
In a recent trip overseas, I was asked if I’d be interested in taking along some Kate’s Real Food Bars to travel with and as one who has a hard time passing up free...
Bottle Bright Review
I love when a product actually does what it says it will do! Bottle Bright by Clean Ethics is a tablet form cleanser for your drinking vessels and beverage containers. With its simple use...
