Freewaters Mint – Tasty Shoes

Recently, Mrs. Outsider was provided with a pair of Freewaters Mint shoes for review. This vegan shoe is made from canvas for light weight, and assembled with a water based glue. Inside, their Super Pillow insole is soft, yet offers plenty of support. The whole shoe is really light, and has plenty of flex for comfort. … Read more

Another “Must Read” Book For MTB Fans

Charlie Kelly, Joe Breeze, Tom Ritchey, and Gary Fisher Star in this First-Person History of Repack, MountainBikes, the Grateful Dead, and the World’s First Mountain Bikers Boulder, CO, USA – October, 2014 – It all started with a small crew of bicycle-obsessed hippies bombing the steep dirt trails of Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, California. … Read more

Forsake Clyde Sneakerboots

After more than a month of kicking around in the Clyde from Forsake, I’ve decided they are the multi-tool of footwear. I can wear them at work in our business casual office, rock them with jeans when I’m not at work, and hike our Utah mountains on weekends. All in one shoe. Well, a pair, but you … Read more

Three Tips to Trick Out Your Tarp

Camping under a tarp is a great way to reduce pack weight and really go minimal when camping. I use a tarp when hammock camping, but still prefer a lightweight tent when sleeping on the ground. With winter coming and hibernation season for ticks, chiggers, and bugs, I may try sleeping on the ground under … Read more

Must Read: Rusch to Glory

Rusch to Glory Tells How Rebecca Rusch Became Known as the “Queen of Pain” Boulder, CO, USA – October, 2014 – Rebecca Rusch is one of the great endurance athletes of our time. Known today as the Queen of Pain for her perseverance as a relentlessly fast runner, paddler, and mountain bike racer, Rusch was … Read more

Sun Tripper Cap from Sunday Afternoons

When I first saw the Sun Tripper Cap at Outdoor Retailer, I almost didn’t stop. But something about the Sunday Afternoons booth made me think they were worth a look, and I’m glad I did take a few minutes to chat with them. All the products sold by Sunday Afternoons have a minimum sun protective rating of … Read more