Noggs Sport Glasses

I’d like to think that we’re pretty sensible when it comes to product reviews, but after considering a recent review of Noggs Sport Glasses, it’s easy to see how we might be viewed otherwise. So we’re rating these “Chuck Norris Tough”! Backed by a parent company with more than 20 years in the industry, Noggs … Read more

Back To School With JanSport

When approximately half the students returning to school from their summer break will be toting their school supplies in a JanSport backpack, you know the company must be doing something right. And it’s an awesome way to build brand loyalty, especially given that their product line is not limited to school bags, but includes camping … Read more

Get Wet, Play Dirty – Aquapac Has Got You Covered

Let‘s face it, sometimes it‘s fun to get down and dirty.  But it’s definitely not as exciting to have your phone, cash, keys, or other valuables getting just as slimy and sopping wet as you are.  For this reason, Aquapac has created a comprehensive line of weatherproof and waterproof bags and pouches for carrying everything … Read more

Review: STM Velo Messenger Bag

Hailing from Sydney, Australia, the company STM (Standard Technical Merchandise) has the somewhat singular goal of creating laptop bags (they do make bags for iPads as well) that protect your gear without making you look like every other worker bee. That means form and function.  Their stylish bags don’t skimp on materials or construction, and … Read more

Sounds Like a Superhero, Looks Like A Rocket, Performs Like A Champ – The Jetboil Flash

One of the qualities we appreciate most is innovation. Between trade shows, our local shops, and the internet, we get exposed to plenty of gear. But it’s the companies that seek to continuously improve both their quality and features that hold our attention the longest. Jetboil is one of those companies, and their Flash™stove has … Read more

Mountain bike review: Ventana El Comandante

Editor’s note: We’re pleased to announce the addition of Marie to our staff. Her enthusiasm and writing style seem to be a perfect fit. Ask any mountain biker what the best type of bike is and you‘ll never get a simple answer. And Rightfully so. There‘s no one bike that rocks every trail. There are … Read more