I normally find hiking boots clunky, and kind of boring; which is why I have to emphasize that the La Sportiva TX Hike Mid GTX are not hiking boots. At least not conventional hiking boots. No, they’re like a high-performance SUV, combining the rugged durability of a hiking boot with the speed and versatility of […]
Kids Ride Shotgun is a New Zealand company which has been making mountain bikes seats and accessories for toddlers since 2017. I recently purchased the original Kids Ride Shotgun combo, which arrived at my front door in a neat little box along with a shotgun-branded mudguard and headset cap. Installation Shotgun says the seat is […]
WOW, a brand that specializes in watersports and fun, offers a SUP worthy of taking for a spin in its iSUP Zino 11’ Inflatable Paddle Board. This paddle board is both portable and durable, and we were thoroughly impressed with its maneuverability and speed on the water. With a built-in cupholder and a carrier handle, […]
For this years e-bike test we turned to Yakima to help transport some incredibly valuable bikes. And luckily for us, or more so thanks in part to Yakima all the bikes made it safely from point A to point B while being transported on the Yakima OnRamp E-Bike Hitch Ramp. Since 1979 outdoor enthusiast have […]
The Priority Current is a Class 3 ebike that shows its love to commuters by fitting lots of city-oriented features into a neat and stylish setup. Simplicity reigns supreme thanks to the maintenance-free belt drive and internal hub gears protected from the elements. The Current is built for daily riders on the hunt for a […]
During a recent trip to the Utah’s high Uintas Wilderness, I had the opportunity to put the Beyond ARX 2.0 L6 Rain Jacket to work on a cold windy day. As I started the days hike, I knew wearing the ARX 2.0 would be a good outer layer addition. A cold, windy mid 30° start […]
Some of you may be in the same boat as me where you aren’t backpacking quite as much as in your younger years. You may think a tent is a tent and why not just car camp in the backpacking tent that you already have? In that case, like me, you may also enjoy the […]
Peak Design is aptly named. Their products are the peak of design. There are other camera gear companies with more purpose-built products that I like to use in my daily photojournalism work, but Peak Design’s products are far and above the most aesthetically pleasing and well thought out. The Peak Design Everyday Backpack, like most […]
Blue skies and glassy water; what SUP dreams are made of. The Itiwit X500 Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board, SUP for short, was my board of choice for the day. The Itiwit first caught my attention with it’s sleek design and elegant color pallet. Now not all riders are concerned with matching their swimsuit to […]
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 […]