JACKSON, WY – With over 100 years of experience in manufacturing automobiles Chevrolet, makers of the “longest-lasting full-size pickups on the road” introduced the 2019 line of Chevy Trucks including the Silverado Pickup Truck to a media event in Jackson, WY. One of the highlights was the new Chevy Silverado Test Drive of the Trail […]
After driving all night we arrived at a gas station in the middle of nowhere Nevada to pick up the drivers that would shuttle our vehicles hundreds of miles over the next few days while we floated the Owyhee River. My legs felt cramped from the 8-hour drive so I jumped in the bed of […]
By now you should be aware that Patagonia’s selling food under the Patagonia Provisions umbrella. However, how does Patagonia food compare to their legendary outwear? And more importantly, will Provision be able to stay in line with Patagonia’s message about saving the outdoors and our planet? Patagonia Provisions Salomon Call me a salmon snob, especially […]
Why is it that experienced hikers and backpackers choose Hyperlite Mountain Gear? Well first off these packs are super lightweight. I had the chance to test the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter 3400 Backpack in the Teton over the last few months and wanted to share my review below. Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter Weight Weighing in […]
According to the cover of one of the latest publications about trends in the outdoor industry, INSIDEOUTDOORS Volume 15 Issue 2 mentions “Packrafting Popularity Starts to Swell”. I laughed, as packrafting has been around for some time now, heck the Alpacka Raft being reviewed below is in its 18th year of production. And AIRE has […]
Let me start this review off by saying that this product is not, a life jacket, instead, this review is of a flotation device device from Astral. Astral’s GreenJacket PFD has become the go-to rescue vest for kayakers, paddlers and river guides around the world. If you ever find yourself in a rescue situation, the […]
There was a time when people that wore Tilley would stop one another on the side of the road to acknowledge good taste and fine craftsmanship. Those days will return thanks in part to this review. If you don’t own a Tilley hat, you really ought to, and here’s why. Tilley AIRFLO Review Tilley has […]
The MSR Carbon Reflex 1 Person Backing Tent is the perfect addition to your ultralight quiver. Thanks to a somewhat roomy vestibule (for the size of this tent) the Carbon Reflex 1 offers an additional 2 feet of floor space that works perfectly for keeping gear out of the elements like shoes, stove and cooking […]
I got a chance to test out the great Sea to Summit Hydraulic Dry Pack 65L on a 4 day Owyhee River trip and wanted to share my thoughts via the review below. Sea to Summit Hydraulic Dry Pack Material What is it that makes the Sea to Summit Hydraulic Dry Pack so burly and durable? […]
A couple weeks back I received a portable Weego Jump Starter for review. To be honest I wasn’t sure how I would be able to test this without a dead battery? Then I found myself stuck without power on a Forest Service road in the middle of nowhere (way outside of cellular coverage) I thought […]