Leki Micro Tour Stick Vario – Great as a gift or for yourself

I recently tried a pair of Leki Micro Tour Stick Vario trekking poles. These are the newest of Leki‘s Micro series, and use both carbon fiber and aluminum tubing to create a light, high performance trekking pole this is also durable. Using carbon fiber for the upper sections of the pole helps to keep weight down, and the lower … Read more

Inova STS Headlamp From Nite Ize

The Nite Ize INOVA STS Headlamp is so well thought-out and designed that you will wonder how your previous headlamps managed to help you get the job done.  The heart of the Nite Ize INOVA STS Headlamp is the company‘s STS (Swipe-To-Shine) technology. Inova’s Swipe-To-Shine design replaces the typical one to three position switch for a swipe … Read more

Petzl Tikka+ Headlamp

Consider the Petzl Tikka+ if you are looking for a great headlamp for yourself or that special someone this holiday season. I am a big fan of headlamps. When the world is dark, and you have to get some work done, grab a headlamp. Having the light pointed at what you are looking at while … Read more

Luci Lux Lights Up My World

There‘s a new wave of LED lighting that‘s sweeping the outdoor industry, one of which is the Luci Lux. This inflatable solar lantern made by MPOWERD was extremely intriguing to me because it’s lightweight, waterproof, and rechargeable. It seemed to be a great light for both camping and backpacking. The Luci Lux weighs 4oz and in its collapsed … Read more

Stanley Mountain Coffee System

Stanley has a new Mountain Coffee System for that coffee-loving outdoor enthusiast on your shopping list this year. And knowing how much we love a good cup of freshly brewed coffee at home, work, or far away from it all, they were kind enough to send us the 1.1 quart version to make sure it’s a worthy … Read more