Want to get high the easy way? Settle down, Ziggy Marley, I’m talking about elevation. As in, over 11,000′. Sugarloaf Peak is a great way to bag a big peak with minimum effort. Along the way you’ll see vibrant wildflowers, a gorgeous mountain lake, and maybe even some wildlife. Sounds good, right? Well, grab your…
Author: Ryan Malavolta
Darn Tough goes cush at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Made in the USA? Check. Unconditional lifetime warranty? Yup. Dozens of styles with hundreds of funky colors? Ok, you get it. Darn Tough has a lot to blow their horns about. Socks don’t get a lot of fanfare, after all, they are just sock, right? When you consider just how much abuse your feet take…
Kelty makes camping more accessible, less pricey at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Since 1952, Kelty has been doing their best to provide gear for anyone looking to experience the outdoors. Functional, no frills designs and great prices are what they are all about. Their philosophy isn’t changing this year, but the level of products they offer is. Sleeping bags and tents are both getting big upgrades while…
Primus chefs it up at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Food is not a detail you mess around with when playing outdoors. Parking lot BBQs, backcountry gourmet meals, and car camping feasts are a close second to the activities themselves. Primus has been outfitting adventurers with stoves, pots, pans and plenty of other accessories for wilderness dining since 1892, and at this year’s Outdoor Retailer…
Brunton powers up at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Brunton may be best known for their outstanding navigation and optics gadgets, but they are also pushing power. Solar power. Yes, we like to bring our tech toys into the wilderness with us, heck, sometimes we need to bring them. Those toys need charging, and Brunton has the solutions. Whether it’s your GPS, smartphone or…
Crispi brings their boot tradition to Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Crispi has been making high quality boots and shoes since 1975, but chances are you probably haven’t heard of them. How could that be? The company may have a strong tradition built, but in the American market, they are just finding their feet. The company has grown up in the shadow of the Dolomite Mountains…
The North Face is all about layers and adjustability at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
You can hardly hike a trail or make it through a lift line without seeing the iconic symbol of The North Face. This brand is a monster, and with a team of world class athletes at their disposal for testing and design input, it stands to reason that they are an industry leader. Their booth…
Garmont expands their reach at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2012
On its own, Garmont is a solid company. Trail shoes, trekking boots, ski touring boots and mountaineering footwear are all products that Garmont has been offering for many years. Now they’ve expanded their reach by adding three new brands to their arsenal: Movement Skis, Life-Link Backcountry gear and Bridgedale Socks. With the addition of these…
Hi-Tec revamps classics and unveils new footwear at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
It’s funny, you don’t expect to learn about the history of certain gear when attending a trade show, but it happens. When I stopped by the Hi-Tech booth, not only did I see some rad footwear, I also learned a thing or two. For instance: did you know that Hi-Tec was the first company to…
Sierra Designs battles the elements with ultralight gear at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
As if there weren’t enough reasons to have your eyes on Sierra Designs impressive outdoor gear, they’ve upped the ante again. At Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, SD rolled out three new ways of beating the elements in the backcountry. The company has rethought what you will hike in, what you will use for shelter, and…