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 [...]
The Kelty Coromell 0 is the best bang for your buck when it comes to a zero degree down sleeping bag. The MSRP is just over $200, however, you can find it online for a tad less, which makes it a great deal. Aside from being an economical choice, the Kelty Coromell 0 is also [...]
The Diablo is an ultralight hydration pack within Gregory’s Active Trail pack line. The pack weighs a mere 1 lb (the lightest one they make) and will not weigh you down while out on the trail. Despite its’ modest weight, the Diablo has a slew of features that any trail runner, hiker, or mountain biker [...]
The Jolla from Hydrapak is one the most versatile hydration packs on the market. At 18 liters of space and holding a 100 ounce resevoir it is a great choice for those all day hikes, bikes or treks. Plenty of storage and well placed zipper and pockets make it easy to organize. Having used this [...]
Keeping your gear clean and working properly can often be a chore. Scrubbing, brushing and wiping down bikes, camping gear, your car or kayak takes time and energy. Using your garden hose to wash it down first is effective, but not convenient if you are traveling to a race or taking bikes along on a [...]
Whether your mountain biking, hiking, or trail running, the Osprey Raptor 10 is a great option for a 3 liter hydration pack. We tested this pack out for a couple months on all of our activities and it has become one of our favorite hydration packs. Coming in at 520 cubic inches, this pack is [...]
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 [...]
The Millet Peuterey 35 Limited Pack is designed as an all around mountaineering pack, which can be used for a variety of outdoor activities. I had the pleasure of testing this great pack out on a few occasions. I used it on a couple of spring backcountry ski trips as well as a variety of [...]
In the past, we have jimmy rigged a sun shelter at our camp sites with some rope, bungee cords, and a tarp. This is a nice, cheap solution for sun protection, but if you are in the desert or a place without suitable trees to tie your rope to, you are out of luck for [...]
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 [...]
Up until a few years ago, if you said the name Deuter (doy-ter) to a group of your hiking buddies, you were most likely miss-pronouncing the name and many of your friends had never heard of the brand nor had any idea what products they produced. Deuter has been in the backpack making business for [...]
When looking for a headlamp, a few things come to mind that are important me when finding the right one. I want it to be easy to use, lightweight, at least 3-4 LED’s to provide good lighting, and with the new Mammut TR1 with ambient light set, I might just have to add a new [...]
Mammut is one of those companies that does fewer products than others, but what they do, they do very well. Every product they put out is specifically designed to fill a need. Simply put, they don’t make a product just to make it. The Creon Zip is no different. It may look like another daypack, [...]
The Coleman Northstar X4 Tent is a hardcore tent that makes you feel like you are at the Marriott. Although Coleman has been known for their family camping/entry level camping and backpacking tents, the Exponent line of products takes them to a whole new level. This tent is in the 4-person category, but we found [...]
Though finding a good daypack may seem easy from an outsiders viewpoint, there are often a number of factors that go into finding the right daypack for you. With daypacks ranging from $10 at Walmart to upwards of $200, there are a number of features that differentiate the good from the bad. We’ve been testing [...]
As a value shopper I like to get the most bang for my buck. I typically buy the largest bottle of shampoo, conditioner, sunscreen, lotion, hand sanitizer, and camp soap because it is the best value when broken down by price per ounce. The bad thing about buying in bulk is that when you are [...]
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, [...]
Aladdin Recycled and Recyclable Snack Containers are great for all kinds of purposes from snacking to storage. They are made from 100% recycled food grade polypropylene containing 25% post consumer content making them food safe. They are #5 recyclable as well, even though I can’t see why you would ever want to put these containers [...]
What weighs 2.4 ounces, packs into a pocket that measures approximately 2”x2”, and has a carrying capacity of 20 L? I should provide you with a little more time to think on it because that combination of features seems very improbable (no cheating with the photo above). However, Sea to Summit has found a way [...]
Do you like to venture out into the great outdoors in winter but hate to be cold when sleeping? Being cold while sleeping equates to absolute misery and thoughts of nothing other than a warm bed and a hot cup of tea. Thankfully, Mountain Hardwear offers up a solution to this quandary, the Phantom 0 [...]
Merrell says, “Why pack more?” After testing out the Lenaia by Merrell, we couldn’t agree more. The Lenaia is an incredibly lightweight wonder that can fit in most gals’ purses but can provide up to 7 different options to keep your lower half covered. The Lenaia starts off as a pair of pants which can [...]
