MSR Gravity + Trail Water Filter Kit Review
Let’s See What This MSR Gravity + Water Filter Kit Can Do Removes 99.9999% of Bacteria like E. Coli and Salmonella, and 99.9% of Protozoa like Giardia and Cryptosporidium. The Protozoa seems to be...
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Outdoor Research Interstellar Jacket Review
Getting outdoors in the rain can be enthralling, but only if you have the right gear. There have been some solid gains in the waterproofing garment sector since the invention of the poncho, and of all...
A Super Lightweight Trail Option: The Matador Backpack Review
A Lightweight Look at The Matador Backpack Matador came up with this really small, as in pocket-sized small, lightweight blanket. They decided to see if that concept could be carried further into the outdoor...
G3 FINDr 102 Ski and G3 Ion 12 Binding Review
G3 FINDr 102 Ski The G3 FINDr 102 ski performed exactly as the G3 website states, “bridging the gap between fat, floaty powder skis and super light mountaineering skis.” No matter the conditions, the...
Native Eyewear Upslope Goggle Review
Native Eyewear Lens Features The Native Eyewear Upslope Goggles feature SnowTuned lenses that are a double spherical lens (double>single layered lenses for barrier and more resistant to fogging). The spherical lens allows for...
Adidas Teams up with Parley: Tech Fabric Made from Plastic Retrieved from the Ocean
You may be asking, what is Parley? Parley is short for Parley for the Oceans, an organization that was formed in 2013 to increase awareness and to formulate solutions to protect our oceans. Parley...
Black Diamond Razor Carbon Ski Poles
The Black Diamond Razor Carbon Ski Poles have been a great surprise this season. A set of carbon poles is something I never really considered a must have, but now that I’ve tested the...
Take A Trek With The MSR PocketRocket Stove Kit
MSR PocketRocket Stove Kit First Thoughts The MSR PocketRocket Stove Kit is small, compact, efficient, and light. Ideal for a day trip or a serious through-hike. At a mere 732g (25.8 oz.), 6” tall and...
Lightweight Lowa Innox Evo Low Review
First Impressions of The Lowa Innox Evo Lo Let’s just say that I am super stoked to put these Lowa Innox Evo to the test. I have numerous mountain trips and adventures planned for...
Royal Robbins Diablo Long Sleeve Shirt Review
Royal Robbins and his wife Liz are legends in the rock climbing world with many first ascents and notable climbs to their names. As pioneers in American climbing during the 60s, they spent much...
Outdoor Research Tantrum Hooded Jacket Review
The Outdoor Research Tantrum Hooded Jacket arrived to my house about 30 days ago and I’d say I’ve used it for 30 days straight. The Tantrum Hooded Jacket has been my favorite piece of...
Asics FujiTrail Packable Jacket Review
Pros of the Asics FujiTrail Packable Jacket * VERY lightweight rip-stop material * Packable in sleeve pocket * Handy thumb loops to keep sleeves in place * Wind resistant, provides a slight bit of...
Helly Hansen Terrak Trail Shoe Review
When I hear the name Helly Hansen the first thing that comes to my mind is high quality skiing and sailing outerwear. And that is as it should be, considering that Helly Hansen was...
Trail Time with the North Face Ultra MT – Video
Highlight Reel of the North Face Ultra MT Gore-Tex Trail Running Shoe Here is a short video of some of the features that really stand out on the North Face Ultra MT Gore-Tex trail running...
Bontrager RXL Bib Short Review
Over the years, logging miles on my road bike I have become a strong believe that few places as worthy of my hard earned dollars as a great pair of bibs. Cheap bibs chaffe,...
Salomon Elevate Seamless Tee Review
The women’s Salomon Elevate Seamless Tee is a great running tee for trail and road runners. It is breathable, lightweight and has a feminine slim fit which is always important to female runners. Salomon Elevate...
GSI Macro Table Review
Car camping is so much more fun when you aren’t squished next to your neighbors in a busy campground. When you leave the comforts of a campground, you lose some amenities, including your standard...
Bontrager Foray Short Review
I am more than at home in my spandex cycling kits, but every so often it’s nice to throw on a more casual relaxed fit pair of mountain bike shorts. The Bontrager Foray short...
