On a last minute late summer camping trip to Utah’s High Uinta Wilderness, I tested out the Salewa Mountain Trainer Lite Mid GORE-TEX hiking boot on a few hiking trails. When I first slid the boot on I could instantly get a sense of the type of ankle support this boot would provide while hiking […]
Designed for first-time users and enthusiasts alike, the 11’6” Inflatable SUP from Swonder does not disappoint. Over labor day weekend, I took this board out to Jenny Lake in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. The morning provided pristine conditions for paddling and offered a perfect opportunity to put this board to the test. Dimensions When […]
The first question my son asked when I tried on Bern’s Hudson Bike Helmet was “Are you wearing your hat under that helmet?” Because Bern, a helmet maker that has long realized the value of a visor, has made a bike helmet that looks like the rider’s wearing a hat under the dome protector. It’s […]
The Camp Chef Deluxe Dutch Oven fits into my world without me having to worry about it, ever. Slop in big old pieces of elk, potatoes, tomatoes, chili, salt, pepper – you name it – and let it slow cook. If you’ve met me you know I don’t go easy; I am not gentle or subtle […]
The all-new OKAI EB50 Electric Bike disrupts the bike industry with its jaw-dropping tech that shows a real jump forward in ebike design. Priced at a wallet-friendly $1,999, the OKAI EB50 has faced some tough competition from other budget ebike brands but stands out thanks to its integrated stem LCD display and ambient frame lighting. […]
The Hopper Flip 18 Soft Cooler from YETI exceeded expectations during an August heat wave in the Rockies. We took the cooler – packed to the brim with beverages, brats and ice – to Green River Lakes in Wyoming’s Wind River Range. We were shocked to find that this lightweight soft cooler kept our supplies […]
One of our favorite ways to transport e-bikes and fat tire ebikes is the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider E-Bike Hitch Rack. Designed specifically to accommodate fat tire e-bikes with maximum tire width of 5″. Hollywood Racks was one of the only bike racks in this years test to be able to accommodate every single bike […]
On a recent overnight in Wyoming’s Wind River Range, I tested the Forclaz Trek 100 Easyfit 50L Hiking Backpack by Decathlon which proved a lightweight and comfortable option. The thought and care put into designing this pack to make it efficient in terms of both features and function is evident. Here are some of the […]
For nearly two decades, I have driven a four-wheeler from my truck to the trail to my stand. There have been plenty of times when I have heard deer blowing at my four-wheeler from my stand, and I have tried just about everything to keep that from happening. The ultimate solution is an ebike like […]
Are you looking for a sleek bike rack to add to your vehicle? A bike rack that won’t look out of place when folded up against your trunk or tailgate? If so the Kuat Piston Pro X 2-Bike Rack was built with you in mind. Kuat Piston Pro X Hydropneumatic Arms The first thing you […]