Runners who travel but also want to stay hydrated on their run have a few options: full-sized water bottle, running vest with a hydration bladder, or an ergonomic bottle. Everyone has different preferences, but I…
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Fight The Elements With The Patagonia KnifeRidge Jacket
It can be hard to think of what gear you need for the next season when you’re still enjoying the one you’re in. When the weather’s nice and the winter chill hasn’t yet hit, it may be a challenge to think about waterproof jackets that keep you warm. But there are two reasons to do it: preparation and sales.
Kelty Upslope Trekking Poles
If you haven’t shopped for trekking poles in a while, you may not have noticed, but they’re getting expensive! What was once basically a glorified pair of walking sticks has turned into engineering marvels of carbon. For several years, I’ve stuck solidly with Kelty, one of my favorite outdoor gear brands that tends to keep things affordable while still cranking out quality equipment.
Osprey Atmos AG For Backpacking And Travel
I have been using a women’s Osprey Aura 50 liter backpack for overnight camping and backpacking since about 2013. I will probably never use another brand again, and feel no need to upgrade my Osprey pack to the newest Aura version, either: I am simply that satisfied with its performance.
Stay Dry In Black Diamond Liquid Point Shell
One of my favorites to pack on my adventurous trips is the Black Diamond Liquid Point Shell. There’s both a women’s version and a men’s version, so everyone is happy. Most recently, I used mine on a rock-climbing trip to Grand Teton National Park.
Tentsile Tree Tent
Every once in a while, a product comes along that is just so cool, you can’t wait to test it out. For me, the tree tent line from Tentsile fit that bill. Honestly, these tents…
Light up your campsite with BioLite BaseLantern XL and SiteLights
Do you have fond memories of camping with the lantern flickering late at night, while you solved the problems of the world with your family and friends? But maybe you didn’t exactly love refilling the…
Ponte Leather Camera Lift Strap
This Ponte black leather strap allows you to transfer some of the weight to your backpack or camera bag instead of your shoulders. This is welcome news to someone that already suffers from neck and shoulder pain.
Keep your gear dry with SealLine BlockerLite Dry Sacks
It used to be that if you wanted to keep your gear dry on a trip, you needed to bring along a bulky, waterproof box or dry bag. Built primarily for hardcore water folks, those…
Avoid heat loss with Buff Microfiber Balaclava
Admittedly, balaclavas can look a little spooky, due to criminals in the movies wearing them during their illegal activities, but in truth, they’re awesome for keeping your noggin warm. While balaclavas are made with a…