Recreational shooting and other stuff
I’m always happy to see a piece of camping gear cross over into my emergency preparedness kit. For example, a major part of any emergency plan should be communication. The more you know about what is going on around you, the more likely you are to survive any situation. Ideally every family should have the … Read more
Continuing our showcase of Utah outdoor companies, David shares his review of the outstanding Klymit Inertia XL sleeping pad. – Brian At some point, every backpacker has to make a difficult decision: bring along the extra comfort of a sleeping pad or go without to reduce weight and bulk. Most of those that have made … Read more
Although Interbike has been called “Fashion Week for the cycling industry”, I haven’t heard anything quite so catchy to describe the Outdoor Retailer summer and winter market shows. Nevertheless, we look forward to both shows, as they provide us with a look at what the future holds for outdoors enthusiasts, as well as helping to … Read more
With temperatures reaching record highs this summer, we’re more than happy to do another hydration pack review, and Ultimate Direction was kind enough to oblige with their Highline pack, sending one out in Sunflower. (Blue Jewel is the other color option) This pack takes a minimalist approach when it comes to storage, instead focusing on … Read more
Lorpen Tri Layer Trail Running socks are designed to provide your foot with extra protection without slowing you down. Unlike traditional hiking socks which are mostly made from wool, these are made from both natural and synthetic fibers (36% Tencel, 35% Coolmax, 18% Nylon, 10% Lycra, and 1% Modal for the Light model) blended to … Read more
One of the more vexing issues with backpacking is figuring out what you need to have, what would be nice to have, and what you can leave at home in order to have the lightest pack possible. Nobody (or at least almost nobody) wants to carry around extra weight just for the fun of it. … Read more