Random Bits

I had the pleasure of meeting some of the folks from SteriPEN this past August, at Outdoor Retailer. That they’re helping out like this doesn’t surprise me at all – they’re really kind and genuine. – Brian We at SteriPEN wish those affected by Hurricane Sandy well. Tremendous aid efforts have all ready begun and … Read more

Last year, we picked up a SOGfari machete on sale, with the intention of reviewing it alongside some of the other SOG products that they were kind enough to provide us. After nearly twelve months of planning, along with an equal amount of procrastinating, we decided we really wanted to do a video review. Of … Read more

LONGMONT, Colo. – October 29, 2012 – Bergans of Norway today announced the company is a Major Partner of the 9th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival Radical Reels Tour, a traveling film festival of the best high-adrenaline films from the 2012 Banff Mountain Film Festival. Bergans is also sponsoring the Radical Reels People’s Choice Award … Read more

Facebook, Hewlett-Packard and Angie’s List join the growing ranks of bike-friendly workplaces Washington, D.C. — October 25, 2012 — As voters look to the next president for economic growth, hundreds of American companies have already discovered a self-propelled means to boost their bottom line: make their business bicycle-friendly. Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized … Read more

This is pretty timely. My review of the Brooks-Range Isto jacket will be published shortly. They make really nice gear, and Matt’s efforts certainly make him worthy of this award. – Brian FREMONT, CALIF. -Matt Brooks, president and founder of Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment, has just been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement in Mountain Guiding Award … Read more