A relative newcomer to the goggle game, POC has quickly risen to the top by throwing money at the right athletes to get their name out there, and then delivering a quality product that stands out aesthetically. It’s easy to see their Swedish roots in the toned down, but never boring, look of the POC […]
Whether it’s the shop next to the Auntie Anne’s or the old Ford that brought them there, most people think of the mall when they think of Eddie Bauer. And that’s not exactly fair, since EB was making legit outdoor gear since Edward Bauer made the first quilted down jacket back in 1940. Sure things […]
For most people “fun in the sun” means summertime warmth, but the reality is there’s still plenty of sun when you’re outdoors in the winter, and with all that white stuff on the ground it’s actually even harder on your eyes. It’s why goggles are an essential part of any snowboarder’s kit, and is the […]
At first glance the Keen Howser III Slide is something of an extravagance. It’s extra. No one actually NEEDS an outdoor-specific slipper, since any slipper is outdoor-specific if you’re brave. But that’s not exactly what this slipper-shoe hybrid is built for. Sure, it’s great to have near the door of the tent when you need […]
“Safety first” is a cliche, but for a good reason. Not only does wearing a helmet while snowboarding or skiing protect you from catastrophic injuries on the hill, but it also makes minor injuries a lot more minor. To help you wade through the options we’ve picked out a handful of the best snowboard helmets. […]
Eye protection can make the difference between a good day and a great day. Not only do a good pair of sunglasses shield you from eye-damaging UV radiation, but they also reduce fatigue meaning you can stay out longer and have more fun while the sun is high. In fact, most sunglasses are going to […]
The hang tag on the 686 SMARTY Form 3-in-1 Jacket reads like a pretty impressive list of qualifications. But it’s priced at $270, a price point that’s not exactly compatible with cutting-edge performance. And it does that using the more involved (and therefore more expensive) SMARTY construction that gives you the performance of a shell […]
You’ve got to eat. And while boil-in-bag meals and fistfulls of granola are fine for ultralight backpacking, it’s not unreasonable to want a bit more when you’re doing some vehicle-based camping. Which is where the Eureka Ignite 2-Burner Camp Stove comes in. It’s an awful lot like the stove your grandparents used. It’s green, it’s […]
The Kelty Cosmic 20 Sleeping Bag is described as a cold-weather backpacking bag. Which isn’t wrong. At two pounds thirteen ounces (1.3kg), it’s only marginally heavier than it’s twin the Kelty Cosmic Down 20 which weighs two pounds seven (1.1kg). Just six ounces, about the weight of three tennis balls. Obviously not nothing, but it could […]
Tents are often the most expensive part of gearing up for a camping trip, and often the most frustrating. No tent, no matter what the marketing says, can actually keep you completely dry in any weather. But the MSR Mutha Hubba NX 3 does that better than most, with a full-coverage fly keeping rain out, […]