Luci Lux Lights Up My World

There‘s a new wave of LED lighting that‘s sweeping the outdoor industry, one of which is the Luci Lux. This inflatable solar lantern made by MPOWERD was extremely intriguing to me because it’s lightweight, waterproof, and rechargeable. It seemed to be a great light for both camping and backpacking. The Luci Lux weighs 4oz and in its collapsed … Read more

Stanley Mountain Coffee System

Stanley has a new Mountain Coffee System for that coffee-loving outdoor enthusiast on your shopping list this year. And knowing how much we love a good cup of freshly brewed coffee at home, work, or far away from it all, they were kind enough to send us the 1.1 quart version to make sure it’s a worthy … Read more

Coast A8R Rechargeable Penlight

The A8R rechargeable penlight from Coast is yet another reminder that you can never have too many flashlights. We could all use a high power beam with a long throw for spotting wildlife at night. And one with a wider beam for lighting up the trail during hikes. Plus smaller, lower powered lights for reading maps, cooking, setting … Read more

KEEN Durand Mid WP Hiking Boot

Keen recently sent me a pair of their new women‘s boot, the Durand Mid WP.  The day after the boots were delivered, I had a long hike planned, so their maiden voyage was a 15 mile climb to the summit of 14,000ft Longs Peak.  Generally, it‘s not a good idea to start such a hike in … Read more

WiseCracker Bottle Openers – Stocking Stuffer Alert!

With the holiday season arriving ever so soon, we like to help out our fellow outdoor enthusiasts with gift ideas by sharing items that we would want ourselves. Beer and bikes tend to go hand in hand, and the WiseCracker bottle openers fill a void in the accessories department where most bicycles are lacking. Mike Ahrens, a custom bicycle … Read more