The New Ultimate Direction Trail Collection

The Ultimate Direction Trail Collection is arriving for 2017.  The Fastpack packs are available this spring and the FK Tarp and FK Bivy are set for a late summer release.  Check out the press release below. Boulder, Colorado, March 2, 2017 –Ultimate Direction, the leading brand in hydration and wearable gear innovations, is proud to … Read more

Coast TX395 Knife and TX7R Flashlight

To celebrate the 77th birthday of Chuck Norris, we’re sharing our reviews of the TX395 knife and TX7R flashlight from Coast Portland. That’s right, no cake, no candles. Just a knife and flashlight. Because they are two of the toughest, manliest pieces of gear available from Coast. They’re built for hard work, under the kind of conditions … Read more

Flowfold Trailmate Leash

Flowfold’s Trailmate Leash has quickly become my favorite leash for any walk or adventure with my dog. The guys over at Flowfold are typically known for their super light and durable wallets and bags. Now, they will be known for their awesome leashes too. Every day, climbers very lives depend on their climbing ropes. Which … Read more

Power Practical Luminoodle Plus – Flexible and Fun

The Power Practical Luminoodle Plus is one of several Luminoodle products.  This is one of the most unique and fun lights I‘ve used in the outdoors.  A Luminoodle is a flexible string of LED lights that are fully encased in a soft rubbery tube.  Luminoodles really look like a giant noodle and they produce a … Read more

Huga Bars: Gluten-Free, Nutritious, Delicious

I discovered Huga Bars on Instagram, of all places. What got my interest was not just that they were gluten-free, but the story behind them. A passion for sharing food, life, and adventure lead to bars that are as delicious as they are nutritious. They were kind enough to send me a few samples, which I tried, and … Read more

Sven Can See Anti-Fog Spray Review

Sven Can See‘s Anti-Fog Spray makes fog-blindness a thing of the past. Recently, I was given an opportunity to test the new formula while out snowboarding on some fresh powder. Typically, when I am out boarding or fatbiking I will experience some fogging even with good goggles,. After applying some of SCS‘s formula, I didn‘t … Read more