Review: GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Camper Cookware

I’ll be the first to admit that a self-sustained camping trip to someplace inaccessible by car, and without cellular service, holds a certain appeal. But the reality is that camping with kids frequently means parking at a campsite, and limiting your hiking to trips that bring you back to the campsite in time for dinner. … Read more

Review: L.L. Bean 10″ Shearling Lined Boots

For anyone that spends time outside in really cold, damp weather, quality footwear is a must. It really doesn’t matter if you’re working or playing either – having chilly, wet feet is just miserable. Luckily, the folks at L.L. Bean have been offering a solution since 1912. That’s the year they came out with their … Read more

Science Vs. Psychology – Which Can You Trust?

In the quest for better fitness and performance, many athletes mix conventional wisdom with new ideas and technology, hoping to find the right balance that gives them a competitive edge. That’s why we do warm-up and cool-down stretches before running, and try things like drinking beet juice before a bicycle race. Of course, one problem … Read more

A Very Wooly Week – Darn Tough

Wool socks are worth their weight in gold on long hikes and cold days. But wool socks with a lifetime guarantee? Worth their weight in platinum. To someone that buys cotton socks in bulk at big box stores,  expecting to have to replace them every few months, it may sound incredulous, but Darn Tough (www.darntough.com) … Read more