First of all, happy holidays everyone. Being in the shopping frenzy last weekend was a not-so-gentle reminder of how distracting the consumerism can be from the actual spirit of the holiday. Bah-Humbug. You can have that parking spot. Here at AGR, we prefer to focus on the positive, and the companies that are [...]
As a person who likes to take photos with a digital SLR and a smaller point and shoot, having a camera bag that can carry both cameras without a lot of extra bulk is important. There are certain situations where my smaller point and shoot camera will do the trick and I don’t need my [...]
If you are looking for a heavy duty pack that can safely carry your camera gear, a laptop and extras while taking a beating, then look no further than the Mountainsmith Parallax Pro Daypack. The pack allows for easy access to equipment quickly through the back, which is important if you need to be able [...]
Here at ActiveGearReview we test out backpacks, luggage, expedition bags, and organizational totes to meet any and all of our gear carrying needs. The AGR dogs, Aspen and Suki, are often over looked and have their gear thrown in an extra canvas grocery bag and are forced to eat out of a plastic tote when [...]
While getting into the great outdoors, we sure do get to see a lot of amazing things. We get to see amazing mountain range views, the amazing people around us, animals such as moose, elk, bears, marmots, etc, and a number of other things picture worthy. For the most part, my point and shoot digital [...]
MountainSmith is best known for their packs, camera bags and lumbar packs. Moving into the growing field of organizational bags, the BikeCube is an ideal bag for any outdoor pursuit. When I was shown the BikeCube for the first time I was expecting a bag with some basic compartments. I was surprised to see the [...]
The Modular Hauler 3 System Deluxe by Mountainsmith is designed for outdoorsy folks that love to be organized and ready to head out for their next adventure with just a moments notice. The Modular Hauler 3 provides a large main packing compartment that houses three smaller cubes to assist with organization and separation of your [...]
The Sport Line Dog Pack is a lightweight dog pack with the dogs’ comfort and functionality in mind. The Sport Line incorporates rip stop fabric with reflective trim into a 3-compartment pack. On one side there is a saddle-bag for larger items, such as dog food, and on the other there is a breathable mesh [...]
So we are all looking for ways to go green these days, but we sometimes run out of ideas on how we can make a difference. One of the ways we feel we can make a difference is by supporting companies that are going the extra mile to make a difference with the environment in [...]
