Water bottles are all the craze these days. Each and every company puts a different spin on delivering water to you via the following features: BPA free, stainless steel, extra cool, seal proof lid, carbonation safe, and the list goes on and on. Clean Bottle puts an entirely different spin to your typical bike bottle [...]
So, eating and reviewing cookies and snack mix is not something we always do, but as we all know, we need energy to participate in our epic adventures. Now there is nothing wrong with the hundreds of energy bars out there on the super market shelves, but it is nice to be able get away [...]
I will start this review by telling you that I am a coffee fiend. As an endurance athlete, coffee is an ergonomic aid, but I just love the taste and pick me up. Now, I’m not a coffee snob per say, but I do have my opinions on how it should be made (French Press [...]
Finding bars without gluten that don’t taste chalky can be a difficult task but the Bora Bora bars are just that. With three different categories from: Energy, Super Food and Antioxidant, there are many flavors to keep you going, help you feel good inside and live longer. Bora Bora Bars are all USDA certified organic [...]
Sea to Summit is always looking for a way to shave the weight of your pack, whether its super concentrated soap, silk weight compression sacks, or their latest Pocket body wash, shampoo with conditioner, hand soap, laundry wash, or shaving soap. We recently went on a 2 week trip and only took the pocket wash [...]
Depending on the type of terrain and your personal preferences, trekking poles can significantly improve your day. Although all trekking poles look similar when looking at an ad in the newspaper or looking at the wall of trekking poles at the store, but the truth is that not all trekking poles are created equal. Leki, [...]
Lightload towels are one of the best products we have come across this season. They are perfect for hiking, cycling, traveling, camping, and any other activity you can think of. We tested the hand towel sizes which fits in the palm of your hand while in the package which makes it perfect when space is [...]
Whether you’re on a weeklong backpacking trip, an overnight car camping expedition, or on a hike to the summit of your most favorite peak, it’s nice to have a multi-tool that is light, compact, functional, and easy to you. The Gerber Crucial is just that. We’ve been testing out this multi tool over the past [...]
There is one product segment that is vitally important to everyone, yet gets little attention. It provides a level of protection that everyone needs and can even save your life. Of course I am talking about sunscreen. Yes, sunscreen. Colorado has 300 days of sunshine each year, and at 6,000 to 14,000 ft. the sun [...]
Whether you’re out running in the rain or enjoying yourself in the great outdoors, it’s nice to have a dry pair of shoes the following day when you head out on the trail again. Typically, after a run or hike in the rain or through puddles, we set our shoes outside to dry and it [...]
The Magellan Triton 2000 has made a great attempt to produce an all in one solution for all your outdoor needs. Although we say it was a great attempt, we have not found this product to be a great addition to our outdoor gear collection. There are many features that make the Triton 2000 stand [...]
Do you like to plan your hikes, backpacking trips, cycling rides, trail runs, and more? We found the National Geographic Topo! mapping software to be a life saver when it came to planning out our adventures. We’ve used a lot of different maps in the past, anywhere from free maps online to other pay maps. [...]
The Petzl Tikka Plus2 is a great headlamp option whether you are looking to use it for hiking, backpacking, camping, running, cycling, or all your other active adventures. The Tikka Plus2 delivers a powerful 50 lumens of white light and can reach out to 35 meters at its high output level and last for 55 [...]
After a run, ride, hike, we all get a ripe and need to freshen up at times. Action wipes has come to the rescue with a wet wipe that comes in a portable package for those of you on the go. The action wipes are big enough to wipe off at least half a full [...]
Looking for a great on the go water bottle? The Klean Kanteen Classic water bottle is the perfect size water bottle to slip into a backpack, briefcase or purse. This slim design fits into most cup holders and is made of high quality 18/8 food quality steel that is BPA free. This water bottle also [...]
As every trail runner knows, all belt style hydration systems have one thing in common: the bounce. With the amphipod handheld, you are guaranteed to eliminate that annoying feeling of sloshing water and aggravated hip chafage. Amphipod has long been known as a staple of the hydration industry, and this latest update to line does [...]
The Victorinox Rescue Tool is a knife set that not only looks cool, but has extreme functionality when you find someone or yourself in a pinch. The tool is best suited for firemen, police officers, and other rescue personnel because its’ components most relate to helping someone out of a car wreck. Although we didn’t [...]
EAS (Energy-Athletics-Strength) has released a new version of their patented Myoplex nutritional shake. The new Myoplex Strength formula offers 25 grams of protein versus 40 grams in Myoplex Original and 20 grams in Myoplex Lite. The decrease in high quality proteins remains sufficient for most athletes, while also allowing for a lighter-easier to drink shake. [...]
Elemental Herbs manufactures a wide array of organic skin care products, including sunscreen. We tested Elemental Herbs’ Sunscreen Sport SPF 20, Sport SPF 22 tinted, and Kids SPF 20. Elemental Herbs sunscreens are chemical and fragrance free. The active ingredient in all three products is zinc oxide 25%, which naturally acts as a physical barrier [...]
Are you one of those people who tend to get lost while hiking, parking at the mall, or out camping in the backcountry? The Bushnell Backtrack GPS navigation system is a combination between a compass and a GPS that is a great piece of gear to have when hiking new trails or trying out new [...]
This year, Camelbak has added a stainless steel line to their BPA free Better Bottle series. The Stainless model runs for $24 and is available in a few different designs. The Stainless model is made from medical-grade stainless steel and polypropylene. Testers enjoyed being able to drink their beverage of choice without tasting the bottle [...]
No, we’re not talking about your dog named Sparkie… Ultimate Survival Techniques has come out with fire starter that’s a must when it comes to camping and backpacking. The Sparkie works on the basic principal of using a spark to light a fire without having to use matches or a lighter. We found this fire [...]
