Snugpak Geothermal Gloves

I recently had the opportunity to test out the heat retaining, waterproof, Snugpak Geothermal Gloves. At 8.47 ounces per pair when first hefted, my initial thought was that there must be some kind of drawback. Upon closer inspection the sense of quality construction was undeniable. My experience with outdoor textile products guided my inspection carefully … Read more

Mountainsmith K9 Cube

The Mountainsmith K9 Cube is a product that I thoroughly enjoyed reviewing, with the help of my two best friends. For those of us with canine companions, travel can be a bit of a hassle at times when you need to make sure you have everything they require. Enter the Mountainsmith K9 Cube – a … Read more

Flowfold Wallets – Carry The Future

“Wanna see something cool?” That was perhaps the best product intro at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market this year, and coming from Nick at the Flowfold wallet booth, it was spot on. Because Flowfold makes products that are all the things we like – durable, lasting, environmentally sound, and made in the United States. They’re … Read more

BeatBlock – Durable, With Big Sound

The latest in our Bluetooth speaker reviews is the BeatBlock WET. Bigger and more robust than many of the speakers we’ve tested in the past, it makes a lot of promises for a speaker with a retail price of just under $100. So we set out to see if it could deliver on its claims … Read more

CamelBak M.U.L.E. NV®

When thinking of a mule most people picture an animal that can carry a lot of cargo a short or long distance.  The CamelBak M.U.L.E. NV ® is no different. With 100oz of liquid storage and tons of gear storage you can carry everything but the kitchen sink with you on your next ride, and … Read more