Darkness has made its attempt to attack the light, to keep the world hidden in a cloak of somber shadow. But we’ve got news for the darkness. Its days are numbered. A new world of bright, pure and unadulterated light is at hand, ready to pierce through the cloak of heavy darkness. Continue Reading
Editor’s Picks: Four Favorite Fleece Options
A good fleece jacket is like chicken noodle soup for the outdoor soul. It’s the garment in your gear stash that easily transitions from Saturdays on the sidelines at your kid’s soccer game to tracing Clouds Rest in Yosemite. Yet with so many brands selling so many variations of fleece, it can be exceedingly difficult to discover which one works best for you. So to help take the guesswork out of the process, our editors picked their four favorite fleece options.
Ultimate Direction Ultra Run Jacket
Your training doesn’t stop just because the weather’s not cooperating, and the Ultimate Direction Ultra Jacket wouldn’t have it any other way.
Review: Hazen Knives 1095 Tumbled Series
This is not a review. This is a story of transformation. This is a story about how the design and function of one knife evolved to provide a better all around tool. This, is the story of the 1095 Tumbled Series from Hazen Knives.
Best in Show: Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2016
Referring to the Outdoor Retailer Show as just another “trade-show” would be akin to calling Mount Everest just “another mountain”. With 515,000 square feet of exhibit space, 164,000 square feet of meeting space and over 1,000 exhibitors showcasing their products, the show affectionately known as OR, is the largest convention of its kind. This is the place where industry trends are defined, and the latest cutting-edge products and technologies are on display.
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2015 Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide
It’s the eternal holiday dilemma: you want to get great gifts for the outdoor enthusiast in your life, but you can’t afford much beyond homemade cookies and a trail map. Fear not my friend, our annual Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide has got you covered with a list of prime gear gifts. Each rings in right around $75 or less, and is guaranteed to stoke some serious holiday spirit.
Review: Mountain Hardwear Switch Flip Jacket
When the thermostat drops below comfortable, but the urge to venture out into the backcountry continues to simmer, the reversible Switch Flip Hooded Jacket by Mountain Hardwear stands ready as an ideal partner for your adventure.
2015 Holiday Gift Guide: Giving the Gift of Adventure
With the Holiday Season fully upon us, it’s time to grant loved ones their gear wishes. Whether their passion of choice is hiking, ascending mountains, or just good ol’ fashioned outdoor revelry, we’ve got you covered. Following is our editors’ definitive holiday gift guide chock-full of do anything, go anywhere products for the seriously savvy outdoor fanatics. Continue Reading
8 Gifts for the Stand Up Paddleboarding Enthusiast
Looking for the perfect gift for the stand up paddleboarder in your life? While you may not be able to get them the board of their dreams this holiday season, there is an array of accessories and gear that will make their time on the water more enjoyable. To help you out, we put together a prize list of eight gifts that are sure to please the SUP enthusiast on your list.
Fall Favorites From Adidas Outdoor
With the chill of autumn in the air, it’s the perfect time to introduce some of our fall favorites from adidas Outdoor. Featuring fashionable, versatile and durable products that easily transition from one season to the next, these three items have become cool weather staples. This line of apparel and footwear offers protection during all weather conditions and climates with that added touch of adidas style. Continue Reading