Our bodies are 60% water. So the water we put into our bodies should be the cleanest it can be. But filtering water for everyday consumption can be a hassle. It was for me, anyway, until the HydroBlu Clear Flow water bottle came into my life. HydroBlu Clear Flow The HydroBlu Clear Flow is a…
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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…
Backcountry ski rescue gear you didn’t know you need
Backcountry skiing is dangerous. Avalanches are our primary concern, so we gear up with beacons, probes, shovels and airbag packs. But what about conventional injury? Do you pack what you need to treat broken bones, debilitating illness, or have the means to move an immobile victim out of harm’s way? I experienced this scenario on…
Utah Outside’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
Once again it’s the holiday shopping season and you don’t know what gift to give the outdoorsy person in your life. Whether they be a skier, snowboarder, hiker, mountain biker, rock climber, or just a casual get outsider, there’s a perfect gift for everyone. In Utah Outside’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide, hopefully you’ll find just…
Velocio ES Long Sleeve bike jersey review
It’s shoulder season in Utah – that time when ski season hasn’t started, but bike season is winding down. Cool weather makes for great bike rides, but pedaling in the mountains can be downright frigid on an autumn morning. How does one dress warm, but not so warm that you’re sweating too much in the…
Recover Apparel: help save the Earth and look good doing it
I never considered that plastic bottles might keep me warm, let alone be part of my camping attire. As it turns out, eight plastic bottles = the magic number used to create the hoodies in the Recover Apparel lineup. A sweatshirt made of plastic bits; that should be real comfortable I thought in my most sarcastic…
Pelican Elite 20QT Cooler review
When it comes to keeping your beverages ice-cold, the Pelican brand might not be the first to pop into your mind. They make incredibly tough carrying cases for delicate tech gadgets, but they also make one hell of an ice chest. I’ve been using a Pelican Elite 20QT cooler for the better part of the…
JBL Charge 3 Bluetooth Speaker review
“I know what happened out here. You started your campfire, you drank your whiskey, and you cranked that music up until the battery died!” It was a correct assessment by the desert guide who was giving my SUV a needed jump. While his two clients clicked away photos of this high-stakes rescue mission, the guide…
PackPillow review
A pillow is a luxury for hardcore backpackers, right? Well it doesn’t have to be. Gone are the days of resting your head on a bunched up, down jacket. With inventions like the PackPillow, you can save weight, be efficient about pack space, and still get a good night’s rest. The PackPillow is essentially four…
Klymit V Ultralite SL camping pad review
Keeping your load as light as possible when backpacking is imperative to comfort, stamina, and just being able to go farther without killing your shoulders. But the problem with a lot of lightweight gear is that you sacrifice comfort to save a few grams of weight. I’ve been a fan of Klymit’s camping gear for…