Brooks Lodge, Katmai National Park

We’ve got plenty of gear reviews coming up, but ahead of that, I wanted to throw out this shameless plug for Brooks Lodge, in Katmai National Park, Alaska. We just returned from a stay at their campgrounds (they have rustic cabin-style options as well), as part of our Alaskan vacation. Rather than settle for merely camping, … Read more

Exustar SPD Sandals Save Bicycle Tourist

When $400 Cycling Shoes Failed Him, $99 Exustar Sandals Allowed Him to Tour and Commute Again Fort Collins, CO (CFEpr+)  – – Long-time cycling commuter, bicycle tourist, and Disneyland ride engineer Dave Hertwig was within inches of canceling his planned Spring bicycle tour with two friends in the Trinity Alps of California due to severe foot … Read more

Kurgo Allagash Hammock

The Kurgo Allagash Hammock allows me to stress less about taking the easier, cleaner path and lets me to thoroughly enjoy my journey. I like to take my dog with me on my adventures because she is, by far, my favorite hiking buddy. She never complains that she‘s tired or that the terrain is too … Read more

The Cranker on Kickstarter

There‘s that old adage about having the right tool for the job. Luckily the Cranker helps make sure that you have the right tool for a multitude of jobs. The Cranker sets itself apart from others not only due to the material it is made out of, but the variety of tools it offers while … Read more

DrinkTanks Growlers – Think Big

When I saw the DrinkTanks display at Outdoor Retailer, I was impressed by two things: their 128 ounce Juggernaut growler, and their Keg Cap System for keeping your beer from going flat. Figuring that our readers would like to read about this exceptional growler design, I reached out to DrinkTanks for a review sample. Since Utah has … Read more