Outdoor Gear

For those backpackers that like to travel light, but still have a bit of comfort, the Mountainsmith Mountain Shelter LT tent should be on your list of new gear to check out in 2013. With a pack weight of only two pounds, one ounce, this 142″ x 54″ x 84″ tent offers room for two, … Read more

So often, backpacking food is cold, tastes like cardboard, and/or is just all around mediocre. Or, we pack really good food but the space it takes up is outrageous. Say no more to old school backpacking food, say hello to Enertia Trail Foods. I must admit that I was skeptical about trying a ‘˜just add … Read more

When it comes to boots, I have really fussy feet. They confound the employees at REI, annoy the reps that send me footwear to review, and disappoint the trade show staff that spend twenty minutes telling me about their awesome features, only to discover that we cannot find a pair that fit me comfortably.  So … Read more

During National Preparedness Month, we like to share products that are as useful in your emergency kit as they are in your camping gear. We also think this might help you convince the household CFO to sign off on certain purchases that might not otherwise get approved. The Solar Charger from Wenger is one such … Read more

As the outdoor industry continues to explore and develop newer materials that are lighter, more durable, and better at temperature control, consumers benefit. The High Peak Alpinizmo Latitude 20 sleeping bag is an excellent example of this trend. Its MSRP is $142, but the actual selling price is much closer to $100, which is quite … Read more

Discovering new companies that are on their way to greatness is one of the reasons we love going to Outdoor Retailer.  It never seems to fail that we find a company or product that gets us excited and that we know is going to be a major success, and the most recent show was no … Read more