Welcome to Week 3 of our new column featuring outdoor gear startups. The thing we love about this column is that we get to geek out on gear and go headlong down the rabbit’s hole. We started out this morning...
Without a doubt, my favorite piece of outdoor gear is the fanny pack. While the fanny pack is perhaps most critically acclaimed as a holder of change, keys, phones and sunscreen, this backpacking accessory is more than just an extra...
In this week’s column, we give a nod to the Eva All-Foam Snowshoes made by Crescent Moon Snowshoes. The patent-pending design uses a rocker shape and foam that’s similar to that found on the soles of running shoes. The Boulder,...
Maps are an essential aspect of any outdoorsy trip. They are your guide, your safety net, and one of the few things you cannot afford to forget in your car. As backpackers and other outdoor enthusiasts increasingly bring phones with them on the trail...
Summary: In order to test and review this product, I signed up for, trained and ran a marathon over the course of two and a half weeks, using Wool-It in my right shoe and not my left. Here’s what I...
As an avid backpacker and kayaker, I love that both of these activities require the willingness to transport only the essentials – exactly what you need and nothing more. My interest in VSSL stems from this desire, and it also connects to my longing for a sense of...