Gear

Shoes are your foundation.  They literally support your entire frame.  They receive and distribute the force of impact as your every step collides with the ground.  A good pair of shoes can be the...

Sleek, stylish, innovative, compact and easy to use, and no, this is not the start of a cell phone ad. Nope, we're talking about a breatyalyzer. The Alcomate Revo is as much of a stunning piece of technical...

One brand that knows how deliver top rated comfort and quality products for the great outdoors is Therm-a-Rest, and their parent company Cascade Designs.  With a combination of unemployed engineers, a leaky...

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...

Many times, when hiking or camping in remote areas, cell phone service is limited. For some of us, this is a blessing, because it gives us a legitimate excuse not to answer emails or take calls. However,...

Being aware of the weather is important for anyone looking to get out and enjoy the outdoors. For outdoor enthusiasts, such as backpackers or mountaineers, knowing about severe storms can be critical to...

There are two types of people in the world: those that can easily fall asleep under most conditions, and those that need the conditions to be absolutely perfect in order to fall asleep easily. Unfortunately, I...

The Sony Bluetooth Stereo Headset is a sleek, minimalistic, powerful, cord-free headphone. They are the newest in Sony's line up of bluetooth headphones and are their second most expensive pair in that...

Berghaus is a name synonymous with innovation.  Throughout their history they have developed many iconic creations such as; The Yeti Gaiter, Vapour Storm Jacket, and the Hyper Smock.  Luckily for us the...

We carry all of our gear out to the middle of nowhere. We pitch tents, build fires, maybe get a little fishing in...we also get a little hungry from time to time. When you're out in the wilderness, knowing...

Looks like the days of complaining about heavy cart bags are behind us.  The OGIO Gotham Cart Bag weighs in at only 4.9 lbs, allowing you to load it up with all the equipment it can handle and it's still...

There is no question, the kayak has quickly gained in popularity over the years as a means of water recreation. They are small, storage friendly, and can be moved with ease from your home to the water front...