Headlamp design doesn’t change much year to year; you got an elastic strap and a big ole’ light on the front packed full of batteries. But Brunton has gone back to the drawing board with the RL6 headlamp which gives consumers a new option in the way we light up the night. The Brunton...
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Choosing a three season sleeping bag can be a daunting task. Size, fill material, weight, loft, and of course warmth are all factors you need to consider before making the big purchase. Sierra Designs is hoping to make the decision an easy one; their Pyro 15 sleeping bag is designed to please in every...
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When you live in the mountains, nothing is more important than a good pair of hiking boots. Lucky for us, just about every shoe manufacturer out there makes high quality boots that are more than capable of letting you put one foot in front of the other on rocky trails. But not every boot...
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Keen has built their brand by producing high quality outdoor footwear for years. The McKenzie water shoes share the same bomber build and attention to detail that have made the company so popular with adventure seekers. For the past four months I have tested the McKenzies all over Utah: from the slot canyons of...
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The most comfortable hydration backpack to date: the Osprey Verve 10 Hydration Pack. It’s made specifically for women and benefits the Breast Cancer Fund so what’s not to love? Riding down bumpy trails, with the Verve 10 strapped to my back, there was no wiggle or jiggle I’ve become accustomed to with hydration packs....
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A good performance tee is a must have in everyone’s gear closet. From spring to fall it’s tough not to reach for that trusted short sleeve shirt for a hike, bike ride or a run on the trail. Moisture wicking ability, great feel and fit, and of course style are all high on the...
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Barefoot running is all the craze right now, leading to numerous minimalist trail running shoes to meet the demand. The Tecnica Diablo MAX is NOT one of those shoes. Big, brawny, and badass are good terms to describe the massive amounts of shoe that wraps the foot in comfort and performance for those long...
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There are two types of outdoor people – those who enter the woods to get away from modern technology, and those who can’t live without it. For people who fall in the latter category, being without their smart phones is equivalent to missing a limb, ghost pain and all. But gadgets require power, and...
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Earlier this year we reviewed the Windrider, an ultralight backpack made by Hyperlite Mountain Gear. The good review was music to the company’s ears, but there was a sour note. In the review I mentioned that I insisted on carrying my dome tent, while true ultralighters go with only a tarp or bivy sack....
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Gone are the days of cumbersome tents and sleeping bags, and your backcountry cooking gear shouldn’t be any different. Primus has been a trusted name in outdoor gear for a long time, and their stoves are a highlight of the product line. They sent along the Express Stove Ti for testing and I put...
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