Whether it’s a an extra flashlight for the glove box, or a tool for backcountry exploration, you don’t want to take any chances with your visibility and safety when it comes to picking a flashlight. With enough power to blind a bear or light up about 300 feet worth of trail, the TT-3 Flashlight from TerraLUX is a powerful tool worthy of any outdoor enthusiasts gear stash.
When is a water bottle more than just a water bottle? It starts when the brand behind the bottle sets forth a mission that goes well beyond the standard making and selling of hydration products. In the case of Hydro Flask® their mission statement reads, in part, “… free the world from lukewarm water, produce the highest quality flasks, [and] provide excellent customer service…” If that vision on its own doesn’t win you over, then the technical details of Hydro Flask will.
If you take full advantage of today’s ultralight gear, your footwear should keep pace. Enter the new Breeze 2.0 from Vasque, the hiking boot for men and women designed to give you stellar support, solid traction, and superb breathability so you can bag peaks, hike up rugged terrain, and comfortably descend steep trails.
Every outdoor enthusiast knows that life in the outdoors is full of little problems. From shaving down kindling to fending off rogue squirrels; from forging a shelter to tackling unexpected emergencies, being prepared with the right equipment is a necessity. No matter what your task, or where you take them – from the deep backwoods, to the backyard – it’s important to carry a quality knife that can hold up to the rigors of everyday use.
Whether you are a Search and Rescue volunteer, or a weekend explorer, your feet need the right tools to carry you far, fast and comfortably. Your boots should be as light and comfortable as possible for the type of hiking you’re doing, while also keeping feet dry, warm, and well-protected. Wolverine designed the Impact Mid-Cut Waterproof hiking boots to shed the moisture, grip the trail, and maintain comfort even on your harshest mountain play date.
Suunto engineers outfitted the Ambit HR Altimeter Watch with an array of easy-to-operate features and technology, and seamlessly merged them all into an intuitively designed tool that is ready to track, monitor and report every one of your high octane adventures. Having set a new standard for what outdoor athletes can, and should expect from a GPS/orienteering tool, the Suunto Ambit isn’t just a GPS watch, it’s a lifestyle.
In addition to providing in-depth and balanced reviews of the latest outdoor & adventure lifestyle products, one of our goals at Gumption Gear Review is to introduce readers to the personalities, ideas and vision behind various outdoor brands. Towards those ends, our “Business of Gear” feature allows us the unique opportunity of talking with insiders, entrepreneurs and designers within the outdoor industry to bring you the stories about your favorite (or soon to be favorite) gear. Today we bring you the story of Liquid Hardware.
After a long day in the mountains you may be cold, tired, and in no mood to cook. Lucky for you, the Jetboil Group Cooking System Stove makes it easy for you to set up, cook up and refuel. It’s a worthy solution for simple, one-pot meals for soloists or small groups.
“There is a love of wild nature in everybody, an ancient mother-love showing itself whether recognized or no, and however covered by cares and duties” – John Muir
Everyone should have the ability to freely explore the great outdoors. Unfortunately, ensuring that you’re properly prepared for extended time in the outdoors can also prove to be a costly endeavour. The Teton Sports 4600 Ultralight Internal Frame Backpack gets you out in the backcountry without the pain of sore shoulders, strained back, or over-stressed wallet.
The Craghoppers Men’s NosiLife Stretch Trousers boasts a trifecta of protective awesomeness: NosiLife® technology wards off bugs, UPF 40 fends off harsh UV rays, and streamlined stretch construction offers optimum agility when you’re scrambling over rocks or ‘packing the Long Trail.