It’s July 4th, you’re heading to Stanley, Idaho for some fun in the Sawtooths, and the weather forecast calls for a chance of snow. Or maybe it’s the end of fall and you’re getting one last backpacking weekend trip in before winter hits. Cram The Mountain Hardwear Hotbed Flame 20 Degree Sleeping Bag in your pack so you don’t waste the mornings defrosting in front of a fire.
Father’s Day is just around the corner. Between work, family, and all of those outdoor escapades, you’re just now starting to feel the time crunch and pressure of picking out the perfect gift. While taking the easy road with a tie or coffee mug is tempting, you can do better. There’s still time to do something extra special for pops this year. To help take the stress out of this Father’s Day, we’ve put together a list of suggestions that will turn this year’s celebration into more than just another game night.
Once viewed as a fringe activity, paddle boarding has taken the outdoor recreation industry by storm. The sport’s low barriers to entry make it the fastest way to experience the joy riding a wave, or the tranquility of paddling towards the sunset on a peaceful alpine lake. But the hard bodied style of traditional SUPs can make entry to the sport challenging for many would-be SUP enthusiasts.
A wise man once said: Never be caught in a life or death situation without your knife. It could be your last line of defense or your first line of survival. Whether you’re being deployed to a foreign land, or you are in need a professional level tool for your adventures in the deep backwoods, the Hazen Legion 6.0 from TOPS Knives is a force to be reckoned with. Continue Reading
Once viewed as a fringe activity, paddle boarding has taken the outdoor recreation industry by storm. As the market continues to expand so does the diversity of stand up paddle board styles. From long, skinny boards for racers to wide, sturdy boards for yoga, finding the right board can be a daunting decision. So why not go with a versatile option that can do a little bit of everything? Enter the Tomichi iSUP from Sevylor.
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Ah, the venerable vest, equal parts indispensable accessory and outdoor wardrobe lynchpin since lumberjacks roamed the earth. Cold mornings in camp, lunch breaks on the ridgeline and après beers in the trailhead parking lot—the insulated vest is a versatile tool for any cool-weather wardrobe. Designed with your spirit of wanderlust in mind, a quality vest ensures your body heat is secure at the core while giving you the freedom to move without freezing up.
If you have an interest in wildlife or nature photography, at some point you’ve seen an image that has completely taken your breath away. Maybe it was a photograph of a sweeping landscape washed in the golden light of the dying afternoon sun or close-up of some small natural miracle that you had never noticed before that moment. You might even have asked yourself, “How did they do that?”
The snow melt is running into rivers and slender blades of green are burgeoning from the ground. Daylight is slowly extending its reach and wildflowers are beginning to light up the meadows. Spring is here and that means it’s time to take stock of your gear stash.
Packing a hefty dose of warmth for the price, the Kelty Cosmic 0-Degree Sleeping Bag will keep you comfortable whether you’re sleeping above the treeline, camped out in the resort parking lot, or waiting for the storm to clear at camp before launching a summit bid.
As the snow begins to vanish and your go-to ski-touring terrain starts to yield back your running paradise, you’ll need to swap out those daunting Goretex boots for some light and fast trail runners. To help kickstart your Spring run routine, Topo Athletic offers the MT-2. A hybrid runner for men and women. Continue Reading