Klymit is best known for their super light-weight and packable sleeping pads, but this year at the 2017 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, the company is showing off a new rugged side with the Armored V. Plus, their backpacking pads have gotten even lighter with the Klymit V Ultralite SL and Insulated V Ultralite SL pads….
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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…
Mystery Ranch carries bigger loads at Outdoor Retailer
Mystery Ranch out of Bozeman, Montana, has always had new product to show off at Outdoor Retailer, and summer 2017 is no exception. New load-carrying designs in backpacking, day pack, travel and even crash pads are elevating this small company into the highest level of quality and innovation for Spring, 2018. TERRAFRAME PACK Since the…
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…
George Jedenoff skis Snowbird Resort on his 100th birthday
A dream of every skier is being healthy enough to ski at 100-years-old. On July 5th, Utah skier George Jedenoff did just that as he marked his 100th birthday by skiing Snowbird Resort. According to a press release from Ski Utah, Jedenoff has been skiing Little Cottonwood Canyon at both Alta and Snowbird every year…
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…
Cotopaxi Luzon Del Dia backpack review
Salt Lake City’s own Cotopaxi has an awesome story. More on that later. I’ve been interested in this upstart gear company since their inception, and finally got to try some product in the form of the Luzon Del Dia backpack. The Luzon Del Dia features: Ripstop nylon shell fabric Large main compartment with internal hydration…
Klymit V Sheet review
The goal of every camping gear company is to make your sleeping experience outside as comfortable as going to bed at home. That is especially true with Klymit. Along with sleeping pads, inflatable pillows and innovate sleeping bags, they also have camping sheets. The V Sheet and Quilted V Sheet fits all of Klymit’s regular-sized…
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…