Brooks-Range makes gear for the discerning backcountry traveler, and at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, they were showing off a selection of tents that ups the ante in the lightweight category. Traveling parties of three people and every kind of weather now have brand new options when it comes to outdoor shelters. Weighing in at a…
Author: Ryan Malavolta
Packing it out with Granite Gear at Outdoor Retailer
We all love the wilderness, but not all of us are great stewards of the land. Sadly, trash on the trail is an all-too-common sight these days. At this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, the crew at Granite Gear explained how they are pitching in to help our wild lands. The “Grounds Keepers” initiative began…
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…
Hike Fairyland Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park
The crumbling sandstone spires of Bryce Canyon may seem ethereal, perhaps even magical. The aptly named Fairyland Trail plunges hikers into this fantasy world of multicolored hoodoos over an eight-mile loop. If you want to see a piece of almost everything Bryce Canyon offers visitors, then this is the trail for you! Fairyland Loop Trail…
Zeal Optics Drifter Sunglasses review
Blue skies, long days, and bright rays; it’s definitely summertime in the USA. With the advent of the fairest season, it is time to make sure you are protected…do you have a pair of shades worthy of all your summer adventures? Zeal Optics’ aim is to keep your eyes happy, whether on the trail or…
Three Products for Happy Summer Feet
Walking around in flip flops or sandals is synonymous with summertime. However, those aren’t realistic pieces of footwear for many outdoor adventures. If you have to wear boots or shoes for your leisure pursuits, ensure that you stay as comfortable as possible with these three products: Sof Sole Insoles Let’s face it: the insoles that…
Hike Upper Muley Twist Canyon in Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park has long been praised by the outdoor crowd as a hidden treasure in Utah. Incredible scenery, no entrance fees, and often scant crowds are just a few of the reasons for this. However, even in the most hidden of places, warm weather and jaw-dropping natural splendor will eventually lure plenty of…
Hike to Morning Glory Arch in Moab
Utah is a land bestowed with many natural wonders, and a lot of these are of the rock variety. If natural arches are your thing, then Moab is the place to be. The crowds at Arches National Park can be quite brutal in spring and summer, but there are other options for rock-seekers that offer…
TREW Trewth Bib review
Despite the recent warm conditions, winter is definitely not over in the Wasatch Mountains. With spring comes bluebird skies, corn snow, and of course the occasional powder day. With so much variation in mountain conditions, we could all use a snow pant that is ready for anything. Hell, forget the pants…how about some bibs? The…