Outdoor Gear

Ten years ago, Keen got its start in the footwear industry with the Newport sandal, which was their answer to the simple question “Can a sandal protect the toes?”  From this goal of creating a sandal of “hybrid innovation”, they have not only succeeded, but they have gone on to innovate a wide range of … Read more

It’s been a while since we covered anything from Geigerrig, but that doesn’t mean that they’ve been sitting still. Some of their newer products include the Bike Rig for cyclists, which combines underseat storage with 32 ounces of hydration. Motorcyclists get the Shuttle, which converts from a tank bag with 70 ounce capacity to a … Read more

Five Ten offers shoes that run the gamut from casual skate shoes to hardcore climbing shoes. Their Stealth rubber compounds are pretty much the standard by which other rubber soles are judged. If you ride a mountain bike with flats, rather than clipless, their new Freerider Vxi mountain bike shoe is probably for you. Utilizing … Read more

I was given the LifeStraw Personal Water Filter to test as it’s a great item for outdoor use as well as your 72 hour kit.  Vestergaard Frandsen is an international company from Europe that has made a business dedicated to the concept of “profit for a purpose”, to try and help the underprivileged of this … Read more

What’s in a name? Well, Pelican is pretty much synonymous with ultra tough cases designed to protect all manner of gear from the abuse of rough handling, as well as dirty, dusty, or wet conditions. When it came time for them to name their new backpacks, they tried to squeeze every detail about the product … Read more