The days of summer may be dwindling, but there’s still plenty of time to go jump in a mountain lake, climb into a kayak, or simply take a dip at the nearest pool. Hey, this is Utah, and much to the chagrin of snow-lovers, “swimming weather” could last until October in some places. Are you…
Tag: Gear
MiiR Camp Cup review
If you’re camping, you gotta have a cup. Coffee in the morning and whiskey in the evening, your hands would feel empty if they’re weren’t holding a cup while sitting by a fire. Of course the classic is the enamel blue cup with white flecks, but there are far better choices. The past year I’ve…
Slumberjack Nightfall 2 Tent teview
I was tired, cold, and in a bit of trouble when my girlfriend and I pulled into the Tropic Reservoir campground on a Friday night. Yes, mistakes were made on the journey, and I was on thin ice. I can’t imagine what might have happened if our tent was a pain in the ass to…
Chaco OutCross 2 shoes review
There’s a shoe for every hiking situation, but one of the most difficult choices to make is what shoe to wear on a hike where you’ll be on both dry land and in the water. Chaco may have the answer with the OutCross 2. From canyoneering to mountain river crossings, or even to use while…
Lander Moab phone case review
Don’t let your smartphone get too hot. Don’t let it get too cold. Don’t lose it in the dark…and for Ullr’s sake DON’T DROP IT! There are far too many rules when it comes to our precious phones, but Lander is a company that can help to bend, if not totally break, those rules. Can…
UCO lights it up at ORSM 2017
One of my favorite parts of attending Outdoor Retailer shows is discovering new companies that make cool gear. This year my favorite discovery was UCO, who have made it their mission to light up your camp, keep you warm, and help you cook in true minimalist style. Anyone who camps or backpacks needs a good…
GCI Outdoor Packseat review
We all place a different value on comfort in the outdoors. Some folks forgo tents to lighten their backpack load. Others play the part of pack mule in order to ensure they have all that they could desire while enjoying nature. Hell, my SUV is loaded like I’m moving out of state when I’m really…
Corkcicle Waterman Canteen and Tumbler review
Hot water and cold coffee; no thanks! The two beverages that I consume the most of are constrained by the temperatures at which they are served. The market is full of products that claim to keep your drinks at the perfect temp for enjoyment, but not all of them deliver. I’ve been putting the Corkcicle…
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…
Klymit V Sheet review
The goal of every camping gear company is to make your sleeping experience outside as comfortable as going to bed at home. That is especially true with Klymit. Along with sleeping pads, inflatable pillows and innovate sleeping bags, they also have camping sheets. The V Sheet and Quilted V Sheet fits all of Klymit’s regular-sized…