“I’m an idiot” was the first thought that crossed my mind when I busted out the Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series “Backpacker” unit on a summer hike. Why be so hard on myself? It was painfully obvious from the first use that this was a thoroughly put-together kit for wilderness first aid, something that was…
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Kuhl Interceptr Vest review
A warm core is a happy core, and a happy core is a comfortable body. A vest is the most versatile way to keep your core temperature warm and regulated, whether it’s the dead of winter, or a chilly summer night. Lately I’ve been wearing the new Kuhl Interceptr Vest for everything from spring skiing…
More highlights from Outdoor Retailer 2017 Winter Market
At Outdoor Retailer, it’s impossible to see everything new in just three days. But from the few booths we had time for, some key gear jumped out at us. Here is a selection of new stuff coming out this year that gave us pause and wish it all were on store shelves now. OSPREY GEAR…
Avex 3Sixty Pour Vacuum Insulated Bottle review
You may have heard, but my body runs on two things: coffee in the morning, and beer in the evening. Both are equally important has far as how much better life is with these delicious liquids. But they say breakfast is the most important meal, so coffee wins – as long as it’s hot. Keeping…
Strider Bike Rocking Base review
As an avid mountain biker, I desperately hope my infant son will someday become a mountain biker as well. To ensure this happens, I’ve been indoctrinating him with bike magazines, bike videos, and hauling him around in a bike trailer. But the best way to get a baby to ride a bike is to get…
Clean Bottle Tritan Square review
Water bottles are pretty much all the same, right? You fill it with water, then take it with you to drink later. But, it turns out, not all water bottles are created equal. I found this to be especially true after testing the new Clean Bottle Tritan Square. Okay, so it’s different because it’s square…
Opinel No. 12 Explore & No. 08 Outdoor Knives review
A good knife is essential when traveling outdoors, not just for the utility and myriad things you can do with a sharp blade (whittling sticks anyone?) but also as a tool of survival. Opinel is a 126-year-old company from France that produces outdoor-specific knives loaded with features alongside that sharp blade that could save your…
Leatherman Signal review
Being prepared… it’s not just for Boy Scouts, but for everyone who ventures into the outdoors. If you ever find yourself in a survival situation, having the right tools can make all the difference. Leatherman has long been a top player in the world of multi-tools, but their new Signal takes the multi-tool to a…
JBL Clip+ Bluetooth speaker review
When I’m on a backcountry yurt trip, I gotta have my tunes, man. Nothing makes time better spent in a yurt cooking dinner, drinking brews, and chatting with friends, than a little background music. So on a recent trip to the Puffer Lake Yurt in Utah’s Tushar Mountains, I brought along the JBL Clip+. I…
Igloo Sportsman 40 cooler review
Expensive coolers are all the rage these days, and Igloo has gotten into the game with their Sportsman line of roto-molded coolers. Of course, Yeti started it all with their Tundra coolers that come in at $349 a pop for the 45-quart model. Now Igloo is offering their own similar style of cooler, but at…