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Outdoor gear reviews and guides covering camping, lights, equipment, and practical products tested through real-world use.
Most business that rely on winter are having a hard time this season. While resorts can make some snow, it’s not the same as having endless runs of deep powder. Board and ski companies are feeling the pain too – no sense buying new gear if there’s no snow. Clothing companies are faring a bit … Read more
Wool socks are worth their weight in gold on long hikes and cold days. But wool socks with a lifetime guarantee? Worth their weight in platinum. To someone that buys cotton socks in bulk at big box stores, expecting to have to replace them every few months, it may sound incredulous, but Darn Tough (www.darntough.com) … Read more
Back in September, we reviewed the Emergency Area Light from Coast. This lantern-style area light boasted a variable output of up to 100 lumens of white light, along with the option of either solid or flashing red LEDs. One of the big selling points of this light was its ability to run for 100 hours … Read more
Paul Hubner, CEO of Canada’s Baffin brand of footwear (and now apparel) took time out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions for us. If you’re reading this, you’re probably aware of his planned trip this March across Baffin island with his sons, as mentioned in this article. We’re impressed not only by … Read more
We got a preview of these at ORWM last week, and predict that they’ll be a strong seller for Lorpen. Although a bit pricey, they’re marketed towards the folks that take their winter sports very seriously, and in that respect, they are actually a bargain. Considering the price of high end skis or a snowboard, … Read more