Tagged hiking

Ah, the call of the wild, or more like, the call in the wild. Communicating in the outdoors is an essential part of safety. Biking? Hiking? Camping? Adults or kids, being connected brings piece of mind. When...

At MSR, the engineers are not only tinkerers but also extremely passionate about the great outdoors. With strong ideas of how a product should work, they use their own experiences to design the perfect...

I reviewed my first CamelBak pack all the way back in 2013. I was a fan back then, and I have continued to use their products regularly while enjoying the outdoors. For day trips, I've been looking for a new...

Danner found a home in Portland, Oregon in 1936 and has been producing high-quality workboots, hiking boots, and shoes ever since. Drawing their motivation from the hearty, outdoor Northwest lifestyle, cutting...

As kids, we always wanted a treehouse to camp out in. As adults, well, we still want a treehouse to camp out in. Lucky for us, back in 2012 the team over at Tentsile revealed the prototype for a portable...

It is fall again and I am in my glory! The season for chunky sweaters, hats, and (oh yes) boots - marvelous, comfortable, stylish boots. In year's past I would keep an arsenal of boots at my disposal for all...

Founded in 1989, Arc’teryx is young relative to its market cohorts, but what they lack in company history, they make up for in attention to detail. As a company, Arc’teryx is obsessive in their pursuit of...

Since 1932, Danner has produced high-quality boots for lifestyle wear, outdoor pursuits, hunting, and commercial use. The Mountain 600 collection is a Danner staple that can be purchased in several styles...

Named after one of the harshest and coldest parts of a mountain, The North Face is a legendary name when it comes to the world of hiking and mountaineering. The company was founded in 1966 in San Francisco and...

Felling a tree can be a very dangerous job and you need to have the right tools and safety equipment before getting started. Depending on the size of the tree, wind direction, lean and other trees in the area,...

Gossamer Gear has spent the last 20 years designing and producing functional, ultralight gear. They take ultralight gear seriously, and have been advocates for the lightweight backpacking movement. As...

For backpackers, light weight, functional gear is very important. When traveling long distances over multiple nights, having the ability to cut back on ounces is always welcome. That is one of the reasons why...