Injinji Toesocks Outdoor 2.0 and Liners

Injinji Toesocks are those crazy socks that look like gloves made for your feet. Toe socks always seemed like a novelty to me and I never gave them a second thought, until I saw a YouTube video about Injinji Toesock liners and wool socks being this guy’s go-to system. As I was about to order some liners, Injinji … Read more

Sprongs on Kickstarter

“‘Sprongs’ are utensils for those who like to cook and eat outdoors. Spoon, Fork, and Tongs, conveniently together at last.” That’s taken off the Sprongs page on Kickstarter. We have seen more than a few variations of the fork and spoon combo, but this one struck me as really useful, which is why I’m sharing … Read more

Cotopaxi Nepal 65L Backpack

There’s a lot to like about the Nepal backpack, as well as Cotopaxi, the company that makes it. This durable 65 liter pack is made to carry enough gear for trips that span a week or more, not just days. It’s got a lot of details that you won’t find on packs of a similar … Read more

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Recap

I haven’t been very good at these recaps, as I always forget something, or I mention a company that we never seem to be able to connect with. But that won’t stop me from giving it another shot. So here goes. Johnson Outdoors, parent company of Eureka!, purchased JetBoil a while back. What does that … Read more

Sierra Designs Flashlight UL 1

My Sierra Designs Flashlight UL 1 arrived at Christmas last year. Somehow, my family knew just what I wanted. I didn‘t drop any hints or anything, really. Of course, the UL version of this tent has now been replaced by the FL version, which is a new and improved, lighter version. (In case they’re reading this) Sierra Designs … Read more

Wildwood Adventures

Skyler and Maria Lanning have a lust for life and are true outdoor ambassadors. Not satisfied by the corporate world, they sold just about everything, bought an RV, and went on a U.S. tour. At the end of this trip, they settled in Portland. Though they found careers there in the outdoor industry, they still felt unfulfilled. … Read more