Gear Guide
The Best Backpack Daypacks
Date: August 2nd, 2010 |
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Daypacks are small hiking backpacks that are great for short trips and typically hold 15-35 liters of gear. As with most things in the outdoor industry, backpacks have really evolved over the past few years. Back in the day, hiking daypacks were nothing more than glorified school backpacks with very few features.
These days you can find daypack backpacks that are so brilliantly designed and multi-functional that the
Dog Backpacks
Date: July 19th, 2010 |
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Many hikers enjoy hiking with their dog but tire of carrying supplies for their dog as well as their own necessities. Well why not strap a pack onto your pup and let him carry his own trail snacks and water?
Dog backpacks are a great way to save on personal space while still having all your dog’s necessities along. There are plenty of comfortable, sturdy dog backpacks on the market fro
The Best Hiking Backpacks
Date: July 12th, 2010 |
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For serious outdoor enthusiasts, buying a hiking backpack can be almost as important as buying a new car. Sure it is not as expensive as a car, but it is a mini investment and one that should not be taken lightly. Taking the time to research, try on, and test out hiking backpacks is really important if you want to choose the right bag.
One of the first things you nee
Best LED Headlamps
Date: July 6th, 2010 |
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Best LED Headlamps – the best and the brightest compact headlamps
In the early days of headlamps they were monstrous things that were so heavy and awkward that they were only used by miners, cavers, mushers, and others who had no choice.
Today however, the headlamp market couldn’t be any further away from its pioneering roots. The headlamps we see today are made out of high power LED lights, are compact, an
Eagle Creek Dual Wattage Converter Set
Date: April 13th, 2010 |
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Eagle Creek Dual Wattage Converter Set—the total adapter set you’ll need for any international adventures
Eagle Creek claims it designs its product lines to make travel easier and more fun, and I have to admit their dual wattage converter set does just that. They take the thinking out of buying international adapters by putting everything you need into one easy kit.
Not only does Eagle Creek credit its great travel products to having
Women’s Keen Targhee II Trail Shoes
Date: April 12th, 2010 |
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Keen Targhee II Trail Shoes—Stay cool and comfortable in your shoes on your next adventure
Whether you wear Keen’s Women’s Targhee II shoe for trail running or just roaming around the campsite, you’re going to feel a comfortable difference over conventional waterproof active wear shoes when you don the Targhee II.
That’s because unlike other trail running shoe manufacturers who opt for using the same waterproof membranes found on practically every runnin
North Face Khumbu Fleece Jacket
Date: April 9th, 2010 |
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North Face Khumbu Jacket—a midweight fleece layer perfect for wearing under your ski coat or by itself on cool spring or fall days
I have long been a big fan of North Face gear. Sure some people may like the brand more for the label than for actual usage, but I’ve had many a North Face jacket that has performed great in the backcountry and in some pretty intense conditions.
The North Fac
Keen Women’s Whisper Sandal
Date: April 8th, 2010 |
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Keen Whisper Women’s Sandal—Explore everything from raging rivers to hidden caves
For those who are already familiar with the Keen brand, you are aware that they make high quality shoes and products perfect for exploring the outdoors. The Keen Whisper women’s sandal is ready to handle all of your outdoor adventures. It’s crafted using webbed polyester, with a compression-molded EVA midsole and hydrophobic mesh lining for lightweight comfort. The non-marking rubber outsole deliver
Teva Noosa Shoes
Date: April 7th, 2010 |
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Teva Noosa 2 Flip-Soles—Flip-flops and walking shoes in one
When I first read about the Teva flip-soles, my immediate thought was “Why hasn’t anyone come up this idea before now?” For avid travelers, who often have the walking shoes versus flip-flops debate when packing (though I usually just bring both), having a shoe that combines the two seems to solve the dilemma.
Somebody at Teva had obviously faced the traveling shoes dilemma before
Royal Robbins Women’s Expedition Travel Shirt
Date: April 6th, 2010 |
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Royal Robbin’s Women’s Expedition Shirt—travel in style (all while staying protected from the sun and wrinkle free)
Women’s travel gear (like men’s travel gear), needs to be practical, comfortable, lightweight and long-lasting, but most women’s clothing have none of those features. That means finding great, lightweight travel gear for the ladies can be a bit more of a challenge than for the guys.
Enter the Royal Robbin’s Women’s travel shirt. It’s the perfect shir
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