Every outdoor activity needs a backpack, right? But a standard pack with tons of features can be serious overkill. Sometimes you just need a pack that’s small and simple for short, quick outings. Mystery Ranch will release just the thing in Spring, 2021 with their new In and Out 19L Pack. The Mystery Ranch In…
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Spin a yarn and win a Mystery Ranch backpack
If you’re a reader of this website, then you probably have noticed that I am a big fan of Mystery Ranch backpacks. Well, you have a chance to win one of your own. A Mystery Ranch Stein pack to be exact. Campfire Legends Contest A favorite activity while backpacking is sitting around a campfire, which…
Lander Wasatch Commuter backpack review
The intersection of the outdoor and tech worlds is something that, no matter how some of us may fight it, seems inevitable. Our gadgets help us navigate, can call for help if we are hurt, and are sometimes simply brought along for extra entertainment. Lander is a Lehi, UT company that is embracing the mixing…
Mystery Ranch Scree backpack review
Open up my gear closet door, and you’ll be caught in an avalanche of backpacks. There are way too many different sizes and styles of packs for various outdoor uses. From backcountry skiing, to mountain biking, hiking, urban adventures, and climbing, you can spend thousands of dollars matching a pack for every activity. So why…
Packing it out with Granite Gear at Outdoor Retailer
We all love the wilderness, but not all of us are great stewards of the land. Sadly, trash on the trail is an all-too-common sight these days. At this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, the crew at Granite Gear explained how they are pitching in to help our wild lands. The “Grounds Keepers” initiative began…
Cotopaxi Luzon Del Dia backpack review
Salt Lake City’s own Cotopaxi has an awesome story. More on that later. I’ve been interested in this upstart gear company since their inception, and finally got to try some product in the form of the Luzon Del Dia backpack. The Luzon Del Dia features: Ripstop nylon shell fabric Large main compartment with internal hydration…
Platypus Duthie A.M. Hydration Pack Review
Utah was made for mountain biking. Whether it’s the slickrock of Moab, the packed dirt of Park City, or anywhere in between, Beehive State bikers have it good. If you want to ride all day without worrying about having enough water, food and other gear, you will likely be slinging a pack over your shoulders….
Dakine Pro II Snowboard Backpack review
The lifts at most Utah resorts have stopped turning, but that doesn’t mean snowboarding is over for the season. If you are planning on doing any backcountry touring, there are several pieces of essential gear that you will need. Certainly, a backpack worthy of your adventures is on the list. I have been using the…
Osprey Kode ABS Compatible 22 +10 backcountry pack review
Avalanche airbag packs used to be an elusive beast; a rarely seen mountain specimen. But now, airbags are almost as common in the backcountry as beacons, shovels and probes. The packs are still expensive, but prices have been climbing down, and many more companies are getting into the game… including Osprey. This season is the…
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…