The winter backcountry boom of the past few decades has resulted in a corresponding golden age of new snow safety products, including avalanche transceivers with improved search capabilities, inflatable airbags, and even state of the art communications systems to help multiple users coordinate their wild mountain travel. All of this has helped significantly raise awareness Read more ›
I’m not sure if it was part of a midlife crisis or just a change in direction, but a few years back I got really into bird watching. It started out my kitchen window, then from the backyard, and then while hiking. This all led to the need for a good set of binoculars. Around Read more ›
I’ve been on a bit of a roll with Garmin lately. With the brand stacking their new product releases, my summer has been spent navigating off-road with their Tread 2: Overland and, more recently, on the trail with their GPSMap H1i Plus. I have also been wearing and enjoying their Instinct 3 watch since the Read more ›
Let’s be honest, ski to art collaborations are a mix of the obvious and the impossible, often pairing unlikely partners like sports cars and carvers with a deference to how the on-slope performance transfers from the road to the snow. Every high road Autobahn to Austrian groomer company comparative has tried to make it work Read more ›
With more and more passenger vehicles coming standard with onboard navigation systems, and smartphones having the capability to navigate through apps like Google Maps, it might seem a little silly to even consider buying a separate, turn-by-turn GPS unit. And you might be right if you stick to paved roads and highways — but if Read more ›
The Good Machine Washable PFAS-Free DWR coating for stain and water resistance 100% recycled shell and liner 7 color options Warmth The Bad Slippery Flimsy Stuff Sack Fewer color options than the original puffy The Verdict The Rumpl Travel Puffy Blanket truly excels when it comes to providing warmth without the bulk of a traditional Read more ›
When it comes to camping, tents aren’t going away, but it’s hard to ignore the fact that hammocks have become a popular alternative. With each passing camping season, hammocks become more and more commonplace. Why? Well, they’re easy to set up, keep you off the ground, and provide an incredible night’s sleep. But they’re also Read more ›
The Speed 2, SpeedARC Matis, and Maipo Explorer Aerosport The MOAB and its Siblings The Merrell MOAB line of hiking boots and shoes are the most popular hiking footwear on the market. Preceded in 2000 with the Mesa Vent models, the MOAB line, as we know it, was introduced in 2007 with the MOAB 3 Read more ›
Switchback and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the twice-annual outdoor industry gatherings. The partnership will debut at the inaugural Switchback Spring in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 16-18, 2025, and will also support Switchback’s late fall event, held alongside The Running Event. Switchback and OIA will collaborate to attract Read more ›
The personal cooler was a mainstay in modern society when I was growing up. My dad took an Igloo Playmate with him to his suit-and-tie job every day. By 1980s standards, it was the bee’s knees. But let’s be real here, those things didn’t keep anything cold for more than a couple of hours. That Read more ›
Blizzard has announced the successful raising of $60,000 from the sales of the special release Hilaree Nelson Limited Edition ski and children’s book, “Leader of the Pack.” This achievement highlights the community’s strong support and enthusiasm for honoring Hilaree’s legacy of inspiration, empowerment, and advocacy. These funds will be donated to organizations dedicated to empowering Read more ›
As the New Year beckons, America’s State Parks invite everyone to embrace the great outdoors with their annual First Day Hike event on January 1, 2024. This nationwide initiative, stretching from Hawaii to Maine, offers an invigorating start to the year with over 1,000 guided hikes available in state parks across the country. Lewis Ledford, Read more ›