BeatBlock – Durable, With Big Sound

The latest in our Bluetooth speaker reviews is the BeatBlock WET. Bigger and more robust than many of the speakers we’ve tested in the past, it makes a lot of promises for a speaker with a retail price of just under $100. So we set out to see if it could deliver on its claims … Read more

Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Favorites – Utah!

Ask anyone that’s spent much time in (or driving through) Utah, and they’ll tell you it’s basically one big outdoor adventure, with a freeway running up the middle. We’ve got Moab for mountain bikers, Zions for hikers, as well as Alta and Snowbird for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts. There are plenty more great places to … Read more

Grand Trunk Single Hammock

Grand Trunk states that they make goods for travel, not trips. Their Single Hammock is a perfect example. A rolling suitcase is for trips. A hammock that includes straps, and packs down to not much bigger than a grapefruit is for travel. That suitcase won’t make your time away any more enjoyable, but a hammock … Read more

Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Favorites

Between old favorites, new products, and the constant innovation going on in the outdoor recreation industry, the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show can be a bit overwhelming. So while we are sharing some of our favorites, don’t take this list as a “best of” in any way. It’s simply some of the companies and gear … Read more

Hillsound Super Armadillo Nano Gaiter

If your idea of winter fun involves snow, but not skiing or boarding, then the Hillsound Super Armadillo Nano Gaiter should be high on your wish list. Gaiters are made to keep your lower legs dry and warm, and the design and materials that go into them is what determines their effectiveness. Hillsound claims these … Read more