Outdoor Gear

Solio products consistently impress us, as they are compact, efficient, affordable, and revolve around the simple goal of harnessing sunlight for energy. We’ve got several of their solar chargers in regular rotation among our contributors and testers, as they provide portable power for recharging while camping, traveling, or even at work. (You could plug your … Read more

Eventually, we will review every option offered by Swiftwick. And we’re ok with that. So far, none of our contributors or testers have been disappointed in the variety that have been made available for our testing. The Swiftwick line runs the gamut from full synthetic to Merino blends, as well as their SUSTAIN line, which … Read more

If you’re shopping for a backpack today, the options are nearly limitless. From tiny packs that hold only an afternoon’s essentials, up to huge packs for adventures spanning weeks or more, there’s something for everyone. But what if you can’t (or just don’t want to) wear a backpack? My wife has had a pain in … Read more

The products that we’re most excited about sharing are those that offer innovation, value, quality, and performance. Things that are new and different for the sake of being new and different generally won’t cut it. But when something makes a task easier, helps you perform better, or turns a mundane activity into something more fun, … Read more

It’s been over 18 months since we reviewed the HP21 LED flashlight from Coast. At the time, we were impressed by its output (1317 lumens from seven LED bulbs), and effective range of 852 feet. In no time at all, it became the single most requested piece of gear by our contributors and guest testers. … Read more