Author Beth Mallo

We are in the prime time camping season here in the midwest.  Living on Lake Michigan, we never know what the weather will be like so to properly plan a hiking or camping trip is nearly impossible.  Most of...

On July 24th you have a great excuse to shoot, sip, mix and thoroughly enjoy all the varieties of tequila.  Somehow, this date was given the honorable title of National Tequila Day.  As with a handful of...

It's officially Summer and that means if you want to keep up with your training regimen, then you'll need the proper gear to keep you going while staying comfortable and cool.  Under Armour has a whole line...

If you've ever been through an Adventure Race or want to try it some day, then you will absolutely need the proper gear to get you through and keep you going strong.  We caught the Adventure Race bug a couple...

Traditional mummy sleeping bags have been the go to bag for many people. They are small, lightweight and compact. I myself have never been a fan of them because of how I sleep. I don’t like to feel...

The last Monday in May – Memorial Day.  A holiday that gives us a nice three day weekend to get out of town, throw a party and celebrate the upcoming Summer season. Let’s not forget the real history...

Women strolling around in their luxurious and often ludicrous oversized hats, men smoking top dollar cigars, bets being made on the favorites with hopes of cashing in and the smell of horses, expensive...

Go back just 10 years and you would assume that any security camera without wires was only in place to help deter criminals.  Jumping ahead to today’s time, we now know that almost anything is possible...

Fitness junkies can finally get their active groove on without hassle.  A wireless, small, bluetooth headphone that actually stays put during almost any fitness routine has finally entered the market.  The...

Mid-west winters really put a damper on outdoor running. Most of us get tired of having to choose between the boring treadmill or risk slipping and causing injury, or total embarrassment, in the snow and ice....

If you believe what the groundhog "said" and realize that we are still only in the middle of the winter season, then you should take advantage of the snow and explore the backcountry.   One of the best ways...

Outdoor photography is a favorite for us, and MindShift Gear has the camera bag that will take us more places.  The company is founded by the creators of Think Tank Photo, which is a group of very...