Too often, our modern lives find us surrounded by pre-fab, unimaginative, cookie cutter products. In a world where one-size fits all and ‘function’ is a term defined by fleeting moments, we too often forget the beauty and function forged from hand crafted products. No machine can replace skilled artistry, and Helle‘s handcrafted knives represent the highest traditions of quality and craftsmanship. The Helle Lappland is no exception.
Drawing on 30 years of leading outdoor performance and innovation, Merrell is once again pushing the boundaries of traditional fit paradigms. Part of the new M-Connect series, the minimalist minded Proterra seamlessly merges Merrell’s heritage performance with the Merrell Barefoot experience to create rugged and durable multi-sport shoes that carry some of the best aspects of minimalist design into the hiking category.
Sierra Designs made the Flash 2-Person Tent to be spacious yet lightweight, stable, and durable for three-season excursions on our blue-green paradise. Add in the smart ExoFusion™ tent technology and you’ve got a tent that offers bomber, high mountain protection with refined features you’ll appreciate.
L.L. Bean designed the Men’s TriZone Pant for maximum mobility and breathability during quick alpine scrambles, multi-day treks, and just about every other high-energy, high-aerobic outdoor pursuit you can put your mind, and body too.
This world harbors two powerful and undeniable forces. These forces have shaped dynasties, saved lives and walked the fine line that borders on fantasy and reality. They are the prime movers of outdoors legend. The ethos of epic. They are Ninja’s and Merino Wool; and the team at Airblaster had the brilliant idea of putting the two together forming winters most formidable opponent.
Listen, the world can be a scary place. If you were a laptop, you might be a little anxious about going outside. So the new Spin Series from Osprey gives your laptop and other daily essentials for urban survival a happy and stylish home.
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The Sierra Nevada is the mountain range in California. There are many other beautiful ranges in the state, but none come close to the awesome grandeur of the Sierra Nevada. Much in the same way, the Sierra Plus Long Sleeve from Icebreaker might just be the mid-weight layer you’ve been looking for when out getting back to some elemental discoveries about yourself and where you fit into Nature’s grand design. Count it as a mandatory addition for your gear stash.
Nearly 60 years to the day after the first ascent up Mount Everest, Russian extreme sport star Valery Rozov (48) flew off the north face of Mount Everest – the world’s highest BASE jump ever – 7220 meters (23,688ft) above sea level.
For many, like the cat, curiosity has not been a joyous adventure. For others curiosity has led to life changing discoveries about themselves and the world around. For runners who have stayed with their tried and true running shoes, perhaps it’s time to let curiosity get the better of you. Perhaps now is the time to try on a pair of the EnergyNR Guidance Trainer from Newton Running and let the new running adventures begin.
Versatility, utility, and straight-up power. The Solite 250 from Light and Motion will light your way whether you are pushing through the night to catch a sunrise summit, setting up camp after dark, or pounding the pavement before the rooster crows.