I’ve been wearing Ombraz sunglasses for some time now and these things are great. As someone who spends a lot of outdoors, I need sunglasses that offer excellent protection, comfort, and durability. The Ombraz Dolomite sunglasses deliver on all fronts. Design and Comfort The first thing that stands out about Ombraz is the armless design. […]
Outdoor Vitals has recently come on my radar within the last year or so. I’ve been thoroughly impressed with everything I’ve tried, so I was excited to test out the Outdoor Vitals CS40 Ultra Backpack. This backpack was insanely light, crazy durable and quite comfortable. Ultralight Frame You know what sounds awesome? An ultralight backpack […]
From Goodr, the Affordable Active Sunglasses for Anyone company, comes the Mach G aviator-style sunglasses. The Mach G sunglasses are one of two aviator style lenses from Goodr and only cost $35. They’re polarized, rugged, non-slip, and designed for bigger noggins. Materials and Build Quality The first thing that stood out to me when unboxing […]
The Never Summer Cougar Snowboard is another great cambered snowboard in the lineup of Never Summer’s all mountain freeride boards. I had the opportunity to test the 2025 Never Summer Cougar at the end of last season at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort on some really deep powder days. I was joined by one of the […]
The RadExpand 5 Plus adds even more practical features to an already popular utility e-bike for city goers and errand runners. The convenient foldable design won’t hold back this multi-purpose e-bike built to cruise, haul, carry, and commute. I recently tested this Plus version to discover if the RadExpand 5 Plus holds an ace up […]
The following splitboard gear is what I recommend for splitboard touring in the backcountry which can be found in my snowboard backpack anytime I’m out splitboarding or backcountry snowboarding. I feel it’s better to be overly prepared than to spend an uncomfortable possibly life-threating night outdoors in the middle of winter. The gear I carry […]
I’ve worn the 66 North Reykjavik Trousers everywhere from the trails to coffee dates and couldn’t be happier. The pants are a great blend of functionality and style and are a go for almost any occasion. Material Quality The fabric is lightly textured and feels durable yet comfortable. The pants are also slightly elastic, lightweight […]
That’s right, you’re seeing double. The Meelod DK300 Max electric bike has two hub motors and dual batteries for some serious oomph, making it one of the most unique models on the market. But is twice the power really better? I recently revved up the DK300 Max to find out if it’s double the fun […]
I got to test out the Smith Payroll MIPS Helmet on the trails this summer and found it has an excellent balance of safety, comfort, and functionality. I was particularly drawn to this helmet because of the MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) integration. Protecting your brain is always a worthy investment. Ventilation With the help […]
If you snowboard, there’s a part of you that dreams about a world where it’s Never Summer, and if you dream of endless white pow year-round, with techy hits and deep drops and everything in between, Never Summer’s Proto Ultra is the board you’re on in those dreams. It’s a powerful plank that gobbles up […]