I get to test and review a lot of gear here at UtahOutside.com, and every year I take a look back at the equipment that really caught my attention. Whether it’s because the gear is innovative, comfortable, or just flat-out works beyond expectations, the bets of the best rises to the top and is...
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Simplicity. That’s a key word for a lot of outdoor gear, especially stuff that you want to be light weight. There’s a fine line between gear that is functional, yet simple. Brooks-Range, a company specializing in technical backcountry gear, has recently starting to produce outerwear, and have definitely found the sweet spot with their...
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Christmas is almost here, and the outdoor gear lover in your circle of friends and family is surely in need of something awesome. Or, perhaps you’re shopping for your loved ones and can’t figure out what to buy. In either case, we’ve got favorite gear that will hopefully give you some ideas, or maybe...
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Brooks-Range Mountaineering is always innovating and inventing new things as far as outdoor gear is concerned, and at the 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, they didn’t disappoint. Keeping true to their reputation, they showed off some cool new stuff, including a new line of tents and a new sleeping bag. First, the tents: The...
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Be Mr. Fix-it. If you spend any time in the backcountry on skis or a splitboard, self sufficiency is paramount. That means never having to rely on your friends if you lack any essentials. It’s always best to be the guy who provides than the guy who needs – especially since the provider generally...
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Ultralight gear for backpackers comes in all forms. There’s titanium cookware, weightless tents, and even people cutting the handles off toothbrushes. Tarps, on the other hand, aren’t a very sexy item to fret over, yet it’s a piece of gear that is essential to anyone carrying a featherweight pack into remote areas. The Ultralite...
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When it comes to backpacking, some people are obsessive-compulsive about lightweight gear. Others (like me) don’t mind bending under the weight of a heavier pack for a more comfortable experience in the mountains. A lot of progress has been made in an effort to make outdoor gear both lightweight and comfortable. But when the choice between tents...
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