Moab, 1997: Two mountain bikers were sick and tired of subpar choices in lens technology. So, they struck out to make superior sunglasses for outdoor pursuits, and Zeal was born. Fast forward to 2017: Zeal Optics is now headquartered in Boulder, CO, and they’ve continued their quest to take outdoor lens technology to the next…
Author: Ryan Malavolta
Lever Gear Toolcard Review
Perhaps the only problem with a fully stocked toolbox is that you can’t (or don’t) bring it adventuring with you. Think about it, when is the last time you actually brought a tool kit with you on a road trip, bike ride, weekend backpack or day on the slopes? But sure enough, when something breaks…
ProEditors Video Editing Service review
If you have a lust for outdoor adventure and a POV action camera, you probably also have hours of unedited video stashed somewhere. You and the boys got sendy on your trip to Snowbird, but once you shot all that sweet footy and watched it at home, chances are that was the end of the…
Platypus Duthie A.M. Hydration Pack Review
Utah was made for mountain biking. Whether it’s the slickrock of Moab, the packed dirt of Park City, or anywhere in between, Beehive State bikers have it good. If you want to ride all day without worrying about having enough water, food and other gear, you will likely be slinging a pack over your shoulders….
Hiking Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
“Would you like Half Dome permits?” asked the ranger a second time. Apparently, my girlfriend and I had not recognized his initial offer as legitimate. It was our first day in Yosemite National Park, and we had already accepted the fact that we would not be standing on top of one of the nation’s most…
Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler Duffel review
Any good adventure requires the right gear. Whether you’re climbing, camping, skiing or just road tripping, you’ll need a way to contain and transport that gear. Personally, I know the rear of my SUV can get cluttered in a hurry if I’m not mindful of my organization during an outdoor excursion. So what is the…
Swrve Slim Fit CORDURA Jeans Review
I am a man of many proclivities, and you better believe that “good denim” is on the list. I have been lucky enough to work in jobs that allow me to wear jeans whenever I please, which equates to every day (summers included). So, when I got an email with the subject line of “Meet…
Hike to Carolyn Lake in the High Uintas Wilderness
Utah’s High Uinta Wilderness area is a smorgasbord of streams, rivers, ponds and lakes. During the height of summer, even the most remote of these water oasis can get pretty crowded. It’s an especially good bet that any of the basins and lake areas located just off of the Highline Trail will certainly have a…
Backpacking 101: What to put in your pack
You just purchased a sweet new pack from your local outdoor shop; you have a four day weekend ahead of you, and you know exactly where you want to spend it. But what do you fill your backpack with? Which items are must-haves, and which ones are pure luxury carries? In this edition of Backpacking…
DryGuy Force Dry DX review
Call it funk, stank, or plain old odor. It’s that nasty smell coming from your outdoor gear after you rode it hard and put it away wet. Not drying your gear out properly is bad on two levels: 1) it won’t be ready for you to use the next day, and 2) it can stink…