Pavepara: Garments for Flying Free

Pavepara is the ideal stocking stuffer for any woman with a love for the wilderness, fitness, & fashion.  I‘ve had the pleasure of flight-testing their Primary Plumage collection, which is full of lightweight layers and functional accessories to fit any lifestyle. Chance Poe, the founder and lead designer for Pavepara, has over 20 years of wellness … Read more

Power Up, With Coghlan’s Portable Power Pack

Colghlan’s Portable Power Pack can provide the power that you need for all the little devices we can’t seem to live without today. With its three different options to charge your phone, music player, GPS, or camera, you may never be stuck with a dead battery again. Three ways? Yes, you can use the Portable Power Pack … Read more

The Lunatec Gear Aquabot

Lunatec Gear recently ran a successful Kickstarter campaign to start producing the Aquabot. According to the folks at Lunatec Gear, the Aquabot was conceived during a family backpacking trip. The creators of the Aquabot were looking for a way to preserve water and then stop spending so much time filtering and purifying the water that … Read more

CamelBak Forge, Stocking Stuffer For Coffee Lovers

When our sample CamelBak Forge arrived, I was reminded once again why CamelBak is one of the industry leaders not just in hydration, but innovation. With the Forge, they have taken the travel mug upscale in style and performance. The Forge is everything we’ve come to expect from CamelBak when it comes to enjoying hot … Read more

Renegade GTX Mid WS From LOWA

It’s one of their most popular sellers for a reason, and the Renegade GTX Mid should be at the top of the list of anyone looking for high quality, light weight, and practical hiking boots. LOWA was kind enough to send a pair of these, built on their WS (women’s specific) last, for review. Mrs. Outsider … Read more

The Outdoor Research Virtuoso Jacket

Last spring I scored a good deal on the Outdoor Research Virtuoso Jacket. And I‘ve been wearing this jacket quite a bit since the weather has turned colder. There are plenty of reasons to like this jacket, and I’m happy to share a few with our readers. First, the Virtuoso offers plenty of warmth. I … Read more