Nearly Exclusive Scoop! MatchCap XL Coming Soon!

Last week we ran an article about the Exotac MATCHCAP™. This week, we’re proud to offer a nearly exclusive scoop! (Anyone that saw them at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market has probably already written about this) The original MATCHCAP™is going to be joined by the MATCHCAP™XL for 2012! At 3.6″ long, and 1.2″ in diameter, … Read more

Eureka! Introduces Backpacks To Their Camping Line

As Eureka! further expands their comprehensive line of camping gear and outdoor equipment, it only seemed natural to include backpacks. New for 2012, Eureka will offer a full line, sized from 30 liter day packs to 65 liter units, suitable for weekend and multi-day adventures. Each one of these rugged backpacks takes its name (quite … Read more

The Sun Sniper From Bron Imaging

When we spend time outdoors, it’s always nice to bring along a camera. For some, that’s a compact digital camera, for others, it’s a multi-lens DSLR. It really depends on whether you’re recording family activities, taking wildlife photos, or simply capturing the sunset or drops of dew on a blooming flower. Before going on vacation … Read more

New Lighting Options From Eureka!

A little later this week we’ll present an article on some of the newest camping gear from Eureka!, which is a division of Johnson Outdoors Gear. But first, we’ll keep our National Preparedness Month theme going with some lighting options for your consideration. As we’ve mentioned before, we’re focusing on items that can serve double-duty … Read more

Visibility – Facts And Solutions

This is part two of our visibility special. As a follow-up to yesterday’s article, we’re presenting some thought-provoking facts provided by the folks at 3M, along with an explanation of what they are doing to help us be more visible, and therefore safer, when out walking, running, or riding. – Brian   Fact #1: Each … Read more

Exotac MATCHCAP™

Exotac isn’t quite the result of a collision between Stephen Hawking and Bear Grylls, but it’s pretty close. On the one hand, you’ve got this engineer, and on the other, you’ve got this keen outdoorsman. Ok, so it’s the same guy. But what might seem an odd mix to some is a huge benefit to … Read more