Darn Tough Vermont -Darn Tough is Darn Right

Darn Tough Vermont is a well-known maker of top quality socks.  Time and again, I‘ve watched YouTube videos from thru-hikers that are using Darn Tough socks.  For me, this speaks volumes.  Thru-hikers on the AT, PCT, and CDT will spend 6 or more months completing their journey.  When these people wholeheartedly recommend a product the … Read more

2017 NAHBS Results Are In

2017 NORTH AMERICAN HANDMADE BICYCLE SHOW WINNERS Judges Reveal North America‘s Best Custom Bicycles And Their Makers Salt Lake City, UTAH (March, 2017) – NAHBS – www.nahbs.com – NAHBS Judges announce the best custom bicycles built for the 2017 show. This year marked a record year for International exhibitors at the Handmade Show, along with … Read more

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