Of all the new gear I pulled out to play with on our backpacking trip into the Sawtooths, my son freaked out the most over his new pair of Merrell Hydro Choprock Sandals. He tried them on immediately, started running laps around the living room, ran out for a couple of rounds of jumping on […]
I jumped at the chance to try out the brand new Black Diamond Ascension Skins as for years now pretty much all my ski partners have sworn by Black Diamond skins on their AT setups. Splitboarding is at least 80% going uphill and so I’ve always put much more stock in uphill performance than anything […]
The MSR Reactor Stove simply outperforms every other stove in the outdoor world. When comparing the MSR Reactor to the others there really is no competition. If you like hot boiling water fast in the backcountry this is the stove for you. MSR Reactor vs Jetboil We recently took the MSR Reactor Stove on a […]
Have you been looking for a way to sleep comfortably in the outdoors, if so the Exped SynMat 7, was made with you in mind. This sleeping mat offers a comfortable and quiet way to enjoy sleeping in your tent year-round. Temperature Rating With a temperature rating of 1.4 °F and an R-Value of 4.90, […]
Based on looks alone it would be hard to pick the Teva Arrowood Riva Mid WP out from a lineup of every other full-leather hiking boot out there. Sure, the toe box is a little bit wider than average, but not so wide that you’d notice it right away. The looks, the tech it comes […]
BONX is a Japanese company that claims to have designed a headset, and an app that simplifies the whole problem. So we’re going to put them to the test, taking two of their BONX Grip headsets into the woods. BONX Grip Controls The first thing you notice opening the box is how much attention has […]
When I first put the Mystery Ranch Scree Backpack the fit was perfect without even having to adjust the yoke. The Mystery Ranch Scree Backpack is something you’re going to want to seriously consider adding to your gear rack. Weight The Mystery Ranch Scree Backpack weighs 2.9 lbs allowing you to travel light and fast […]
Tubeless tires have revolutionized mountain biking. You can run lower air pressures, small punctures don’t end your day, and pinch flats are a thing of the past. But, eventually, you will put a hole in your tubeless bike tire. It might be a small puncture that your sealant can’t quite take care of. Or it […]
Perhaps you own a Subaru or another hatchback-style SUV and have been looking for a tilting bike rack? If so this Saris Bike Rack is for you. With an easy to operate interface and even easier setup out of the box, the new Saris SuperClamp 2 Bike Rack is worth checking out. Saris SuperClamp 2 […]
Formally boots like the LOWA Innox Pro GTX TF were only available men and women in the service or even those working as police officers. LOWA Multi Trac Rubber What is it that makes the LOWA Innox Pro Boots unique? The comfort and stability they offer throughout the day. For traction, the Innox Pro uses […]