Finding the right backpack to fit my needs can be a daunting task. I am constantly on the go, running from meeting to meeting and traveling for business. When I am in the market for a new backpack, I am on the hunt for a few things: functionality, practicality, and comfort. It needs to be…

How often do you pack rain boots for a trip? They’re awesome to have when it’s pouring, but specialized footwear is a pain to bring along, because it takes up extra room when you’re trying to pack light. But what if your rain boots look (and act) like real leather boots? The Bogs Carrie Slip…

A lot of outdoorsy jackets look just like outdoorsy jackets. Sure, truth in advertising and all that, but sometimes you want an outdoorsy jacket that performs just like one, but perhaps looks a little cooler—like you could wear it out to the bar at night and not look like you just rolled in from a…

Lowa, a brand you normally think about as high end, technical hiking shoes, has started putting out some of the most innovative casual shoes on the market.  I have nearly worn out the running shoes Lowa sent me a year ago and was hoping for another pair this year. This year Lowa sent me and my wife their…