Reviews

Improving on a device as simple as an umbrella is no easy task, but Coghlan’s Trekking Umbrella proves it can be done. Along with some nice design touches, they added a small but fairly bright LED light to the handle. Is it a game-changer? No. But once you’ve used an umbrella with a built in … Read more

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

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

“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