Gear Reviews

A Limited Edition Hydro Flask Collaboration is always cause for fanfare, and the latest release from the iconic brand is no different.  Hydro Flask® and Vans® have come together for a special collaboration celebrating the culture of surf and skate. As the newest line from Hydro Flask,  the Vans Collection integrates the designs from the all-time classic skate shoe company directly into Hydro Flask’s coveted water bottles. And yes… it really is that awesome.

Peru’s Machu Picchu — heralded as the “Lost City of the Incas” by American explorer Hiram Bingham, who rediscovered the largely forgotten site more than 100 years ago — one of the new Seven Wonders of the World and has evolved into a tourist magnet.

According to historian Hugh Thomson, author of “The White Rock: An Exploration of the Inca Heartland” fewer than 1,000 people occupied the citadel at any time during the reign of the once-powerful Inca. Flash forward to 2021 and on average, more than 5,000 people walk the paths of Machu Picchu daily during the busiest months of July and August.

For adventurers around the world, conquering the iconic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a definitive bucket list item. For those planning on partaking on that sacred journey, this post shares the tips, suggestions and lessons learned from our own adventure to help you prepare for yours.

Nothing can stop Christmas from coming. Not even a pandemic.
And while some of our holiday traditions may look a little different this year, we can still grant loved ones their gear wishes. Whether their passion of choice is hiking, shredding the mountain, traveling or just good ol’ fashioned outdoor revelry, we’ve got you covered. This 2021 list has a little something for all of the seriously savvy outdoor fanatics on your list.

The seasons are rapidly changing. Your beloved dirt trails are taking on a new aesthetic, lightly coated with puddles of mud and light blankets of snow. It’s the time of year when you now face a choice: go inside and chain yourself to the dreadmill or get out and take to the road less traveled. Whether you’re getting in gnarly trail runs or conquering new summits, Altra has got you covered with the Lone Peak ALL-WTHR, designed to help eat up whatever the trail throws your way and more.

Whether you’re spending this Father’s Day reuniting with dad on a much-awaited family vacation or celebrating from different cities back on Zoom, picking out a gift he’ll like (and actually put to use) is a nice way to show him your appreciation from near or far. And since finding the right gift for dad can be tricky, we’ve rounded up an array of suggestions that are sure to please any outdoorsy dad.

Whether you’re a big family or a part of a big-group outing, we don’t need to explain the importance of functionality and simplicity when it comes to tent choices. Those are baseline requirements for a quality tent. But if you’re seeking a family tent that offers an abundance of space and some added fringe benefits, look no further than the new Copper Canyon LX from Eureka Tents.

At this point, we’re all a little more than ready to put 2020 in the rearview mirror — but not until we end on a high note by granting loved ones their gear wishes. The question is, how do you choose the right gift for all those beloved but quirky, picky, practical or eccentric outdoorsy people on your Christmas list? 

Whether their passion of choice is hiking, traveling or just good ol’ fashioned outdoor revelry, we’ve got you covered. Our annual Holiday Gift Guide aims to save your 2020 with a little something for all of the seriously savvy outdoor fanatics on your list.

The Stanley legend started back in 1913, in Great Barrington, MA. Through the fusion of vacuum insulation and the strength of steel in one portable bottle, William Stanley Jr. forever changed the way hot drinks were consumed. Today, that legend of innovation continues as Stanley, a PMI Worldwide brand, launches its most premium, lightweight drinkware to date, the all-new Titanium Series with TiVac™.

Picking a unique and exciting Father’s Day gift shouldn’t be that hard. Hint: avoiding cliché gifts like whiskey stones or neckties is a good start. But if you really want to hit a Father’s Day home run this year, you’ve got to go a little bit deeper.

The good news is there’s an endless number of outdoor gifts for the outdoorsy dad. The bad news is finding the right outdoor gear can be slightly intimidating. But there’s no need to get overwhelmed. After putting an array of gear through the paces ourselves, we’ve got a list of gear and gadgets to adorn most any dad that revels in the outdoor lifestyle. Act quickly and everything on this list can arrive at his door ahead of Father’s Day. Here’s hoping you can be there to watch him unwrap it in person.

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