Morning hikes are a refreshing choice, especially in the midst of scorching summer days. For this summer’s outdoor adventures, my footwear of choice has consistently been the La Sportiva Spire GTX Hiking Boot. La...
Whether you enjoy to run, hike, climb, camp, kayak, backpack, or walk your dog in windy conditions, a lightweight windbreaker is an essential purchase and the Outdoor Vitals Nebo Windbreaker is an excellent choice....
First Thoughts On The Salewa Alp Trainer 2 The Alp Trainer 2 is a lightweight, agile and comfortable boot that represents an excellent choice for alpine hiking-related activities. With a name like “Alp”, a...
Heading out for a day hike is a wonderful way to explore nature with friends, family, and even by yourself. And when you are casually hiking to a favorite waterfall or bagging a technical...
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...
Wow! What a crazy Spring it has been. With all of the madness surrounding COVID-19 it is definitely important to get outdoors for one’s mental sanity. For me hiking is one of the close...
Tecnica Plasma S GTX Hiking shoes have come a long way. The technological advances, research, and testing are a big part of every shoe designers’ modus operandi. Tecnica Sports takes that approach to the...
If your Dad prefers to spend his weekends enjoying the magnificence of the great outdoors, then we have some gift ideas that he will not only use, but enjoy. From pocket knives to backpacks,...
On the road or off trail the new Danner Trail 2650 is the lightweight hiker for all occasions. Danner Shoes have been around for quite some time. Danner’s beginnings date back to the 1930’s...
Stylish and functional are two words that easily describe the Smith Roam sunglasses. I’ve been testing these sunglasses on backcountry ski tours, skinny ski days at the local nordic center, trail running, dog walking/hiking,...
First Thoughts On The Lowa Approach Pro GTX Lo When I think of Lowa, either heavy duty mountaineering, or nimble rock climbing comes to mind. Obviously, the Lowa Approach Pro GTX Lo speaks to...
inov-8 Unveils World’s First-Ever Hiking Boots with Graphene Outsoles Building on the international success of their pioneering use of graphene in trail running and fitness shoes last summer, the brand is now bringing the...
Mountainsmith, craftsmen of iconic backcountry equipment and recreational outdoor gear has created the ultimate thru-hiking pack co-designed with elite long distance hiker, The Real Hiking Viking, aka Thomas Gathman. Mountainsmith and Gathman drew inspiration...
In summary, I truly love the Mammut Eigerjoch Hybrid Jacket and give it a strong recommendation. Like all Mammut gear I’ve tested, the quality is very high and the design is extremely functional. This jacket is warm and weather resistant enough to serve as a light outer layer in most situations and breathable and flexible enough to be a nice mid layer under a shell. It feels and looks great and has exceptional mobility for a variety of activities. At $325, the Mammut Eigerjoch Hybrid Jacket doesn’t come cheap, but when you consider that you are essentially getting two pieces of apparel in one, the value proposition starts making more sense. I highly recommend checking it out either online or at your local Mammut dealer.
Vasque footwear, a family-owned company with more than 50 years of experience in the outdoor footwear sector, is pleased to announce the kick-off of the sixth season of the Thru-Hike Syndicate, a brand partner-powered program...
Mundo Trailboards has launched a Kickstarter campaign that is bringing a much needed evolution to the world of winter sports by offering consumers a bindingless snowboard that caters to hikers and snowboarders through its versatile form...
Few things in this world can rival the combination of crisp fall air, the crunch of leaves underfoot and a trusty companion to steady your gait. November 17 is national “Take a Hike Day” and those...
The best way to enjoy Fall is to be outside and be apart of it. As the leaves change, and the weather cools down there is no better time for a hike in the...
