New Salomon Footwear

The folks at Salomon may have taken John skiing for a day last month, but I’m not the least bit jealous. If I’m traveling 10-20 MPH down a mountainside, it’s probably not in the snow, and there will certainly be two wheels and disc brakes under me. Unless snowball fights, snow man building, and snow … Read more

The Lightning 50 From High Peak

High Peak makes a variety of high quality camping gear at family-friendly pricing. They’re partnered with TentPak, which provides all-in-one backpack/tent combinations. Last year, we had half-jokingly suggested TentPak create a “zombie apocalypse” set, which was more than just a fun marketing exercise, as it contained some serious survival gear. The ZOMBIE Apocalypse Pak™actually made … Read more

What’s New From Industrial Revolution?

I could easily spend a whole week trying to cover all the interesting gear we saw at the Industrial Revolution booth last month, but for now, I’ll stick to three that caught my eye. Each of them fit into distinctly different categories, but all offer some innovative features that make them noteworthy. The big item … Read more

Rand McNally Unveils Powerful New Handheld GPS For Hiking, Biking, Geocaching & More

New Foris™device revealed at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 23, 2013 -Expanding its presence in GPS navigation with units designed specifically for the outdoor marketplace, Rand McNally today unveiled its new Foris™handheld device at the Outdoor Retailer show. The company also showed off its latest GPS for RVs and campers, … Read more

GoLite Jam 35L Pack

Recently I started shopping for day packs and was blown away by the average price. My argument is this: why would anyone would spend $120 on a day pack when at that price you are already over halfway to a pack big enough for an overnight trip? Here‘s my evidence: the GoLite Jam 35. Retail … Read more