Twas the night before Christmas, and you didn’t even start shopping yet. Not to worry! There’s still just enough time to get a little something for the outdoorsy person in your life. Here are a few gift ideas that are relatively cheap, and able to be found at any number of recreation stores right here…
Author: Ryan Malavolta
Spy Helm 2 sunglasses review
It seems as though I will never be satisfied with a pair of sunglasses. I’ve reviewed numerous pairs of shades on this site, and while many are PDG (pretty damn good), few reach the upper echelons of true greatness. Utah is one of the sunniest states in the country, and a good pair of shades…
Douchebags Carryall duffle bag review
Did you do a double-take at this article’s title? Believe what your eyes tell you, Douchebags (also known as DB Equipment) is a company that makes luggage of every shape and size. I have been testing their Carryall duffle in the 40 liter size for several months now, and aside from the name, I have…
Biking the Navajo Rocks Loop trail in Moab
If you are headed to Moab for mountain biking, chances are you’re hoping to roll over some of that legendary slickrock. Or maybe catch an incredible canyon-rim view. Or maybe find some technical rock trails. Or maybe you just want to give your legs a serious workout and forget about everything except what’s over the…
Crazy Creek Hex 2.0 Chair review
Most of the gear review articles you’ll read on Utahoutside.com showcase the latest and greatest in outdoor goodies, and for good reason. We all salivate over the newest and techiest gear whether we end up buying it or not. But what about a piece of gear that’s remained largely the same since its introduction? Would…
OTTOLOCK bicycle lock review
One of the many fine things about living in Utah is that it’s almost always bike riding season. Minus a few months in the winter, two wheeled transportation is almost always possible. If you are a bicycle commuter or just a casual rider, a good lock is a must-have accessory. I have been using an…
Leave No Trace guidelines explained
You may have noticed that there are a lot of people enjoying the wild spaces in Utah. A heck of a lot more than just a few years ago. Trails are more crowded, parking areas overflow onto the road, and garbage is stacked up in campsites. It seems that many of the folks recreating outside…
Pearl Izumi MTB Performance T and Divide Glove review
Back in my college days I worked at a high-end bike shop in Philadelphia. It seemed that out of all the apparel brands, road bikers coveted Pearl Izumi the most. I always assumed that Pearl only made gear for fancy road bikers, but I was way off! Turns out, they’ve had a huge selection of…
Why you must buy your Utah ski season pass so early (whether you like it or not)
There was a time, not so long ago, that Labor Day was the unofficial reminder for me to buy my season pass for the upcoming winter. I’d set aside some cash throughout summer with this goal in mind. Slowly, the dates to “lock in the best price” crept up earlier and earlier, until we arrived…
Sweet Protection Dissenter MTB helmet review
If you’re gonna go fast, you better protect that melon on top of your neck. It’s not rocket science. Mountain biking in Utah can often mean steep and fast descents with plenty of technical sections; exactly the type of riding where having a top-notch helmet could save your bacon. Sweet Protection knows a thing or…