Pillows are the most uncomfortable bit of camping gear, in my opinion. Backpacking camp pillows generally are too small, and the inflatable types make your head slide off. Others just don’t have enough support and give me a kink in my neck come morning. But my opinion may have changed after testing the new Klymit…
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Forsake Banks “sneakerboots” review
Sneakerboots? Ever heard of them? Well then it’s time to get familiar with Forsake. I’ve covered Forsake at Outdoor Retailer in years past, and was struck by their sneaker-like designs melded with hiking boot DNA. Well, for the 2016 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, I got to wear a pair of the Forsake Banks sneakerboots every…
First Look: Atomic Hawx Ultra alpine ski boots review
Atomic claims to have created the lightest alpine ski boots they’ve ever made. The Hawx Ultra is the newest addition to the Hawx Boot Series and the company says they achieved this by totally rethinking ski boot design and construction. In a nutshell, the Hawx Ultra are 25% lighter, have a 98mm last, and features…
LifeStraw Go Filter Bottle review
When backpacking in Utah’s backcountry, one of the most important pieces of gear you should have is a water filter, such as the LifeStraw Go. Bacteria and protozoa that live in rivers and lakes will make you very sick if you don’t treat it. Luckily there is a number of options for us to choose…
Hanz waterproof gloves and socks review
When the weather gets wet, or you’re out recreating in cold water, you’re going to need waterproof gear. But the body parts that seem to get the least amount of love when it comes to “waterproofiness” are our hands and feet. Sure, there are boots and winter gloves with waterproof membranes, but what about thin…
Update – First Look: Atomic Backland Carbon Boots
The word is out: Atomic is going big in regards to backcountry ski gear, and the proof is in their new Backland line of touring skis, skins, packs, and poles. But the big story for the 2015/16 ski season is the release of the Backland Boots – light weight, two-buckle touring kicks in the vein of…
Atomic Shred Fest ski reviews at Alta
Atomic made a stop at Alta over the weekend as part of their traveling ski demo, and we showed up to test out the new 2013/14 ski line. From the Bent Chetler to the Alibi, we literally shredded the packed powder at Alta to find the pros and cons of Atomic’s offerings. Below are mini…