2016, by many accounts, has been a bad year. From the… unprecedented presidential election, to natural disasters, and the long list of beloved musicians and actors dying, there’s a lot people want to forget and leave 2016 behind. But as far as outdoor recreation in Utah is concerned, there was much to celebrate. Lots of…
Tag: Gear
Oboz Big Sky Insulated BDry Boots review
Utah is in a deep freeze and you pretty much need warm, waterproof boots to do anything outside. From walking the dog, to shoveling the driveway and hauling your ski gear across the Wildcat lot at Alta, what you wear on your feet can make or break your day. This winter I’ve been putting the…
Stio Second Light Alpha Jacket review
The Holy Grail of backcountry ski jackets is the perfect balance between warmth and breathability. Stio may have concocted the secret sauce with their Second Light Alpha Jacket. When ascending in the skin track, body heat red-lines and sweat is inevitable, so the jacket must breathe as heavy as an elephant running a marathon. But…
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…
Vapur Anti-Bottle and DrinkLink Hydration System review
Water bottles – these are essential for outdoor recreation and there is no end to the variety of bottle one can purchase. But Vapur has come up with what they call the “Anti-Bottle.” I’ll get into what that means below. In addition, Vapur’s newest product is the DrinkLink Hydration Tube, which turns your water bottle…
Klymit Luxe Pillow review
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…
Avex 3Sixty Pour Vacuum Insulated Bottle review
You may have heard, but my body runs on two things: coffee in the morning, and beer in the evening. Both are equally important has far as how much better life is with these delicious liquids. But they say breakfast is the most important meal, so coffee wins – as long as it’s hot. Keeping…
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….
Clean Bottle Tritan Square review
Water bottles are pretty much all the same, right? You fill it with water, then take it with you to drink later. But, it turns out, not all water bottles are created equal. I found this to be especially true after testing the new Clean Bottle Tritan Square. Okay, so it’s different because it’s square…
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…