It’s a fact. These days we are tethered to our electronic devices, so much so that being without them feels like losing a limb. They keep us connected and entertained sure, but they can also keep us safe when recreating outdoors. If you’re injured miles from the trailhead, you’ll be damn glad to have a…
Category: Gear Reviews
Cocoon Air-Core Ultralight Camp Pillow review
Whenever I go on backpacking trips, I always have to leave simple comforts behind. One of the first to go? My camp pillow. No need to have a bulky pillow taking up space when I can lay my head on a bunched-up jacket. Well those days are gone with the Cocoon Air-Core Ultralight Camp Pillow….
Platypus Tokul XC 8 Pack review
Mountain biking is a simple joy, but like any outdoor sport, there are accessories that come with the territory. Water, pumps, spare tubes, tools, patch kits and maybe even food and clothing are all things that need to be pedaled up and down the hills, you know, “just in case.” Platypus is a company that…
Keen Custom Sandals review
The KEEN Newport H2 sandals have been around forever, so much so that it’s a damn icon for the company. As a result, there’s not much that can be done to make them new and exciting for people, right? Well, KEEN found a way by enabling you to custom design your own sandals. This new…
Black Diamond shows off new apparel to Salt Lake fans
Thursday night was party time at the Black Diamond Store in Salt Lake City, when a handful of ravenous Black Diamond fans got to take a first-hand look at the company’s brand new line of outerwear. Invites went out earlier in the week, and space was very limited. So much so that sending in my…
Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XTherm and Pillow review
Bad night of sleep in the backcountry? The reason I hear more often than not is warmth. Numerous are the times in camp when I’ve been brewing coffee and heard a friend say “I just couldn’t get warm.” A good sleeping bag is a start, but all too often campers overlook the value of a…
Hi-Tec Bergamo Waterproof Boot review
When you think of Italian designs and footwear, hiking boots might not come to mind. However, the Italians have a proud history of mountaineering and trekking, and a good old fashioned pair of full grain leather boots is something my brothers from across the Pond do very well. Hi-Tec is a company that specializes in…
Elemental Herbs review
There aren’t many downsides to recreating outdoors in Utah. One caveat is the heavy toll that the western sun and air takes on our skin. Dry and hot do not a happy human make. Whether you are exploring a new canyon or slicing up a foot of fresh, you better have a plan to protect…
Helly Hansen Odin Mountain Shirt review
Recently this site’s founder, Jared Hargrave, has been on a mission to find the “perfect mountain shirt.” I decided he shouldn’t have to take on such a quest alone, so I’m here to weigh in with more findings. Helly Hansen makes everything from boating to mountain guiding gear, and I figured if anyone could actually…
Powertraveller Cranks up the Juice at 2013 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
If you haven’t heard of Powertraveller portable chargers, you’re not alone. I didn’t know much about the company before visiting their booth at the 2013 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Turns out, I’ve been missing the boat. “Green” is the new black, and Powertraveller is one of the brands leading the charge in the solar power…