I get to test and review a lot of gear here at UtahOutside.com, and every year I take a look back at the equipment that really caught my attention. Whether it’s because the gear is innovative, comfortable, or just flat-out works beyond expectations, the bets of the best rises to the top and is honored….
Category: Gear Reviews
Ahnu Elkridge WP hiking boot review
Hiking shoes, as a rule, can be very stiff and clunky, which doesn’t bode well for any uses other than hoofing it up uneven terrain on rocky peaks. More and more though, people are looking for one pair of good shoes that have multiple purposes. In these tough economic times, having one pair of boots…
Brooks-Range Isto Soft Shell Jacket review
Simplicity. That’s a key word for a lot of outdoor gear, especially stuff that you want to be light weight. There’s a fine line between gear that is functional, yet simple. Brooks-Range, a company specializing in technical backcountry gear, has recently starting to produce outerwear, and have definitely found the sweet spot with their Isto…
2011 Outdoor Gear Holiday Gift Guide
Christmas is almost here, and the outdoor gear lover in your circle of friends and family is surely in need of something awesome. Or, perhaps you’re shopping for your loved ones and can’t figure out what to buy. In either case, we’ve got favorite gear that will hopefully give you some ideas, or maybe even…
Merrell Jolene Tri-Therm Jacket review
Merrell is an outdoor gear company best known for their shoes and boots. But in recent years, outerwear has become a big focus for them. Having checked out their impressive selection of high quality jackets at recent Outdoor Retailer shows, Merrell has proven they are in the game. But how does Merrell’s high-end jackets work…
Oboz Beartooth Boot review
Hiking boots, especially of the backpacking variety, must be burly. Well, burly is the one adjective out of all available Thesaurus words that describe the Oboz Beartooth boots. The Beartooths are massively burly… so much so that anyone who’s drinking the fast-and-light Kool-Aid will scream away in fear from these old-school style kicks. The Beartooth…
Mountain Khakis Teton Flannel Shirt review
Flannel, plaid shirts have made a serious comeback in style the past few years. So it’s no surprise that Mountain Khakis, an outdoor clothing company better known for their rugged pants, has released a line of tops that includes the Teton Flannel Shirt. The Mountain Khakis Teton Flannel Shirt is made from a 6.5oz yarn-dye…
Dahlgren Ultra Light Trail Socks review
Socks certainly aren’t much to look at, and one never really thinks about modern technology when purchasing a pair. But high tech can be uttered in the same sentence as socks, especially ones like the Dahlgren Ultra Light Trail Socks. What makes these Dahlgren socks so unique is that they are made with Alpaca Wool…
Flashlight Shootout: Primus PrimeTorch 1010 vs Icon Link
As Old Man Winter creeps in, the days are getting shorter and the nights longer. That means one thing for campers and hikers: more darkness to deal with. Chances are you already have a trusted light source in your pack, but it’s always a good idea to have a backup plan. Icon and Primus both…
AGS Brands Bluet Pocket Stove review
Backpacking stoves come in all shapes and sizes, from the ever popular Jetboil, to slow simmering Primus stoves. But for the ultralight backpacker or survivalist out there, size matters. That’s why the Bluet Pocket Stove is a good option. It may look like just a square piece of metal, but this little guy works, and…