Dale of Norway Winter Fashion Wear

Dale of Norway is a classic brand straight from the heart of, well, Norway. The brand has a long history which goes back to 1879 when its founder stumbled into the little town of Dale. There, he found a textile rich community and the possibility of hydroelectric power via a waterfall to run a wool factory. From … Read more

Flowfold Zip Porter Tote

Flowfold‘s Zip Porter Tote might just be the most lightweight, durable tote bag on the market. Hand made in the USA, these totes are made from a material that has a higher tensile strength than steel. The fabric technology is called DiamondFiber, and has diamond patterns made of Kevlar and/or carbon fibers. This material was … Read more

Pura Naturals – Clean and Green

Pura Naturals soap infused sponges are a part of a line of innovative cleaning supplies that help you “Live better and be better™.” From sponges to soap, from household to body to baby products, Pura Naturals strives to be nothing but the most environmentally friendly. During a sixty day period, I tested the PURA NATURALS™- Scrubber, Soap-Infused … Read more

Teton Brothers: A New Era of Outerwear

For all of you who are gear techs and apparel junkies, Teton Brothers is a new name to the United States outdoor apparel market that will be launching in retailers winter 2016. The brand started in Japan in 2006 by avid mountaineer Nori Suzuki. His aim was to develop outdoor and backcountry skiwear that was … Read more

Grayl Quest Filter Cup

The Grayl Quest Filtration Cup is the new must-have in portable water filtration. Whether going to the gym, into the backcountry, or abroad, Grayl has a filter for you. This 16oz French press type filtration system is easy to assemble and use. There are four parts to the unit: A BPA-free plastic cup for dirty … Read more