Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Hiking Shoe Review
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...
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Day Hiking Done in Comfort
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...
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...
Danner Trailcomber Hiking Shoe Review
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...
Mold-able Tecnica Plasma S GTX Shoe Review
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...
Father’s Day Gifts for the Outdoor Dad
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,...
National Trails Day on June 1, 2019
American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® will establish a trail service world record on June 1, 2019. American Hiking Society invites everyone who enjoys spending time outside to join in setting the world record...
Danner Trail 2650 Review
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...
Smith Optics Roam Sunglass Review
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,...
The Lowa Approach Pro GTX Lo Review
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...
Graphene Outsoled ROCLITE Hiking Boots by inov-8
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 Develops Trailblazing Zerk 40L Fastpack
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...
Mammut Eigerjoch Hybrid Insulated Jacket Review
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.
Thru-Hike Syndicate Opens Application Period
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
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...
Customize Walking Sticks for Safer Passage on National Take a Hike Day
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...
Fall Hiking with Mountain Hardwear
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...
Rugged Carry – Kyocera Edition
If you are a frequent reader of Active Gear Review you know the right gear can make all the difference in any outdoor experience. And while most of us first think about shoes, boots...
