Coast A8R Rechargeable Penlight

The A8R rechargeable penlight from Coast is yet another reminder that you can never have too many flashlights. We could all use a high power beam with a long throw for spotting wildlife at night. And one with a wider beam for lighting up the trail during hikes. Plus smaller, lower powered lights for reading maps, cooking, setting … Read more

KEEN Durand Mid WP Hiking Boot

Keen recently sent me a pair of their new women‘s boot, the Durand Mid WP.  The day after the boots were delivered, I had a long hike planned, so their maiden voyage was a 15 mile climb to the summit of 14,000ft Longs Peak.  Generally, it‘s not a good idea to start such a hike in … Read more

WiseCracker Bottle Openers – Stocking Stuffer Alert!

With the holiday season arriving ever so soon, we like to help out our fellow outdoor enthusiasts with gift ideas by sharing items that we would want ourselves. Beer and bikes tend to go hand in hand, and the WiseCracker bottle openers fill a void in the accessories department where most bicycles are lacking. Mike Ahrens, a custom bicycle … Read more

Barefooters In The News

TORONTO, Canada, October, 2014- Barefooters, a nouveau comfort shoe company announced recently that it is teaming up with C.C. Sabathia’s The PitCCh In Foundation in support of Amber Sabathia and her team running the 2014 NYC Marathon.  Barefooters shoes are made of CorksiLite™, a cork and silicone compound that is both earth and vegan friendly, … Read more