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Call me old-fashioned, but I’m not a fan of electronics in the outdoors.
Sure, I understand the safety reasons for carrying a cell phone in the backcountry. And I’ve been known to play around with GPS from time to time. … Continue reading
It should go without saying that a well-stocked first aid kit is an absolute must for every trip into the backcountry. Winter or summer, you can never be sure what will happen out there, and the mantra of every outdoor … Continue reading
Here’ a twist on the whole backcountry lighting market: A solar-powered light that’s actually affordable.
What a concept.
Marketed by Nokero as “the most economical solar light on the market,” the $15 Crestone Solar Light Bulb (N200) is almost ideal … Continue reading
Tasty. Natural. Energy foods. Turns out, these three things aren’t mutually exclusive.
The energy bars known as Chunks of Energy made me a believer.
Created more than two decades ago by a maple syrup harvester in western Massachusetts, these chewy … Continue reading
CLIF Bar is no longer just about bars.
Granted, this is not breaking news. The company has been offering a range of energy products – including gels, gummy blocks, drink mixes and more – for years. But these days the … Continue reading
The market for healthy, organic outdoor foods has come a long, long way over the last 15-plus years. Driven by industry pioneers like CLIF Bar and others, energy products are no longer by default oddly-colored, sugar-filled options, and can now … Continue reading
Ah, the classic Polaroid camera. First introduced in the 1940s, the company’s iconic, instant-print cameras were a ubiquitous part of American life for generations, until the product was discontinued in 2007, complete with the square prints, the multi-use flashbulb “bars” … Continue reading
My first experience with a new caffeinated product – outside of the usual suspects like coffee, tea and soda – came in the late 90s via Penguin Peppermints, a straightforward combination of breath freshener and energy jolt that got me … Continue reading
When it comes to “should-you-or-shouldn’t-you?” regarding to the use of electronic devices in the backcountry, the debate is still open. Some argue that the conveniences of modern life – whether that list includes cell phones, tablet devices, or even portable … Continue reading
Here’s a new concept. Instead of just mixing up an energy drink and sucking it down lukewarm in the middle of a workout, why not just freeze the whole thing and, well, turn it into some sort of slushy, pouch … Continue reading
So what makes a messenger bag special? It has to offer plenty of storage space for your daily essentials. It has to have plenty of pockets, to keep all of that gear organized. It has to be durable, to stand … Continue reading
At first glance, the name of the Northwall softshell pants from Patagonia might seem to be a nod to the outdoor gear maker’s longtime competitor, The North Face. But in reality it is simply a reference to the mountaineer’s “cold … Continue reading
It’s no secret that KEEN makes some seriously comfortable footwear. First the sandals, then the approach shoes, then the hiking boots … my love affair with KEEN is well documented.
Now the company has come out and created a casual … Continue reading
So let’s get one thing out into the open to start: the difference between the Julbo Explorer XL sunglasses and the regular Explorers is the frame size. Why does that matter? If you have a “hard to fit face,” you’ll … Continue reading
What makes a pair of sunglasses unique? High quality lenses? Sure. Nifty styling? Why not. But, beyond that, the basic qualities of the sunglass – two lenses and a frame — are pretty well established.
Until now.
The Bivouak glasses … Continue reading
What is every stainless steel water bottle on the planet missing?
Recipes for the end-of-day cocktails, of course.
HornyToad has the problem solved with its Toad Traveler bottle, which comes complete with 22 cocktail recipes printed on the side. Never … Continue reading
It takes a lot of work to come up with a new kind of hiking boot. Leather, nylon, waterproof, light weight, low rise … it has all been done before. That’s why Patagonia’s P26 Mid A/C backpacking boot is so … Continue reading
A good backcountry snow jacket really only needs to be able to do two things: keep you warm, and keep you dry. Patagonia’s Insulated Powder Bowl jacket does both with style, with an insulating layer bonded to a two-layer GORE-TEX … Continue reading
Traditional sunscreen has a problem.
Although it does a generally good job of protecting the skin from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays, it falls short when it comes to actually repairing already damaged skin. Sunscreen as most of … Continue reading
The Bear Naked brand began in 2002 with a line of homemade, all-natural granola, all whipped up and sold directly by co-founders Kelly Flatley and Brendan Synnott. A decade and a corporate buyout later – Bear Naked was purchased by … Continue reading
It’s amazing how far the technology behind goose down insulation has come in the last few years. What was once limited to bulky, once-size-fits-all, worthless in the rain, products has now evolved into a do-anything material that can be found … Continue reading
Strange name, extreme comfort. That is the idea behind Chaco’s Credence Baa Nurl boots, a winter, around town boot that fits like a high performance athletic shoe and is based on the feel of Chaco’s super supportive and super popular … Continue reading
My experience with KEEN footwear can be summed up in one word: comfort. From their sandals, to their hiking boots, to their approach shoes, everything with KEEN starts with that signature, wide toebox, and comfort is the name of the … Continue reading
As opposed to those made from more traditional synthetic materials, merino wool base layers offer a number of distinct advantages. They are breathable, they’re warm, they’re sustainable and, perhaps most important for the day-to-day user, they are naturally stink proof.… Continue reading
There are generally two things I look for when shopping for a winter shell: light weight and breathability. And, for the most part, most products on the market these days meet my needs. Obermeyer’s Kenai shell adds the elusive … Continue reading
I have a problem with underfilled down jackets.
Sure, they’re easier to slip on than their overstuffed cousins. And, sure, they look a little more “normal” when worn around town with a pair of jeans. But, for me, the trade-offs … Continue reading
It’s hard to overstate the value of a good approach shoe. It needs to be comfortable enough to slip into after a day in the hills, heavy duty enough to survive in a snow packed parking lot, loose enough to … Continue reading
Stretching nearly 700 miles through northern Wyoming and southern Montana, the Yellowstone River is probably best known as the longest undammed river in the lower 48 states. As a result, it’s also among the wildest waterways in America; twisting, turning … Continue reading
There's a flipside to all the epic snow totals that the west has seen this past winter – equally epic spring runoffs.
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