Merino wool is the end-all, be-all for cold weather baselayers. Well, that’s my opinion and probably the opinion of most winter sports enthusiasts. After wearing Merino for over a decade now, I didn’t think this natural fabric could be improved upon. Then I was introduced to Wūru Wool. They’re a company based right here in…
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Truck Gloves RPG Review
I always have cold fingers when I ski. Chalk it up to poor circulation, or just that I’m too cheap to buy quality gloves. But this season I’ve stepped up and got me a pair of the RPG snow gloves from Truck Gloves. Truck is a local company based right here in the SLC, and…
James & James and Oh Hi CBD Seltzers Review
You may be wondering, why am I writing a review about CBD seltzers on an outdoor recreation website? Well, because a healthy body is the most important gear for being able to recreate outdoors. After recovering from knee surgery, I found that taking CBD supplements helped decrease inflammation and provided pain relief in my joints….
2021 Utah Outside Holiday Gift Guide
Salomon X Ultra 3 Low GTX Hiking Shoes Salomon makes some top-notch footwear, and the GTX Hiking shoes are no exception. The outsole pattern on these light trekkers uses two types of rubber to help grip terrain more aggressively, and they have increased flex to keep your feet happy for more miles. And you can…
Skidz MTB Youth Mountain Bike Apparel Review
Kids on mountain bikes are becoming more common these days. With high school mountain bike teams seeing off-the-charts participation, to tykes shredding singletrack on Strider Bikes, It’s great to see groms hitting the trails. Along with pint-sized bikes with trail-worthy frames and components in kids sizes, there is now apparel for kids such as gear…
Truck ZRP Mountain Biking Gloves Review
Get yourself a pair of the NEW Truck Gloves ZRP! Save 15% with code UTAHOUTSIDE15. Gloves may not be the first thing a mountain biker is concerned with while gearing up… but they should be. A rider’s hands are a major contact point between body and bike, which means gloves with good grip, padding and…
Darn Tough Vermont Element Athletic Socks Review
Darn Tough Vermont makes, well, darn tough socks. Everyone knows that. I was first introduced to the company through their excellent and long-lasting ski socks. But now that mountain biking season is here, my sock needs go from thick and warm to lightweight and breathable. Thankfully Darn Tough Vermont has just the thing in their…
Kahtoola EXOspikes Review
I’m going to tell you something crazy right now: I have never used crampons or spikes for winter/spring trail hiking. Yes, I have taken some falls. No, I never learned my lesson. Until this year, that is! As I am now trending towards the “old and frail” stage of my hiking career I figured it…
Shred Dog Elevated Kids Hardshell Review
If a kid is serious about recreating outdoors, then he or she deserves some serious gear. But the conundrum for parents is how to outfit a child who outgrows everything within a year (that and finding ski gear that doesn’t cost too much money.) That’s where Shred Dog comes in and why my son, Ridge,…
2020 Outdoor Gear of the Year
Global pandemic? Yea, it sucked. But what didn’t suck about 2020 is that we still got to go outdoors and test new outdoor products. From camping stoves to CBD oil, there was really no limit to what we would review. As long as the product could benefit outdoor adventures, it was worth checking out in…