Onja Two Burner Stove From Primus

For a fun afternoon picnic or a short glamping excursion, you can‘t go wrong with the Onja stove. Primus already has an established name in the outdoor stove market and the Onja maintains the level of quality. The Onja is light (even with fuel canisters) and includes a shoulder strap. This makes carrying it easy … Read more

Stoptix Bicycle Brake Light

Last month, at Interbike, I saw the Stoptix Bicycle Brake Light. While at the MechOptix booth, I spoke with Jeff Hammock, the guy that created this little light. It’s the first bicycle light that I’ve seen which is an actual brake light. And thanks to some fancy tech, its operation is seamless and automatic. Inside the light is … Read more

Axiom Tempest Hydracore Panniers

Tempest Hydracore P27 panniers

The Tempest Hydracore P27 panniers from Axiom are the perfect way for me to carry more gear on my bike. Some days, that meant snacks and an extra layer. Other days, I bravely threw a camera and a couple of lenses in one of them. Either way, they never let me down. I’m certainly not … Read more

Sol Jam – Music All Day and Night

Sol Jam Bluetooth speaker from ECOXGEAR

When I saw the Sol Jam Bluetooth speaker at the ECOXGEAR booth during this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, I was intrigued. We’ve seen all sorts of Bluetooth speakers, but this one has a built-in solar panel. A quick look at the numbers revealed that it can indeed run all day, and night, with a little help … Read more