You guys love to read about new and upcoming gear. That’s a fact when looking at the most popular articles of 2012. It’s always surprising to see what articles posted on this website get the most page views. Some are unusual, while others are pretty obvious as to why they make it to the...
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We got to test a lot of new gear throughout the year. Between myself and Utah Outside contributor, Ryan Malavolta, we have dozens and dozens of stuff that arrives at our doorsteps that we take up into the mountains and deserts and abuse the hell out of them. The result? The cream rises to...
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Osprey has been in the backpack business for almost 40 years now, and have since converted loyal followers around the globe. So what could they possibly come up with to improve their product for 2013? Plenty, and it was all on display at the Outdoor Retailer 2012 Summer Market. The big news is that...
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The gear trend these days has been about the “one quiver.” You know, that gear that can do it all, every day? We’ve got one-quiver skis, one-quiver bikes, one-quiver shoes, and even one-quiver backpacks. Well if you’re in the market for a one-quiver pack, then rest your trail-weary eyes on the Osprey Escapist 30...
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Osprey has long been known in the outdoor industry as one of the premiere backpack manufacturers in the world. But at the 2012 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, they revealed that they’re now about more than just outdoor recreation, unveiling a new line of travel bags, luggage, totes and child carriers....
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Backcountry skiing is all the rage right now, but sometimes you just want to ride the lifts and find untracked powder beyond a resort’s boundaries. In those instances, you don’t need a full, heavy pack filled with tons of gear to get you through an entire day of touring. Enter the Karve 11 pack...
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Continuing our look at the top outdoor gear of 2011, we’re taking a gander at the best picks from our Contributing Editors, Callista Pearson and Ryan Malavolta. Often times, women’s gear gets overlooked, so we’ll start with Callista’s favorite gear that she tested, reviewed, and loved the most in 2011. Merrell Jolene Tri-Therm Jacket The Merrell...
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If you’ve spent any amount of time on the slopes or trails the past few seasons, chances are you’ve seen someone sporting an Osprey pack. There is good reason for Osprey’s growing popularity amongst us outdoors folks: function, style and innovation are built into every bag they sell. New to the lineup for 2011...
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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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Minimalists may shun them, but for the average hiker and backpacker, bladders are the order of the day. It is tough to beat the convenience of storing all the water you need for the day in one place, and sipping it through a handy tube that hangs off your shoulder. The biggest gripe for...
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