In my line of work as a climbing guide, having layers that are multipurpose is a must. Cotopaxi’s Lagunas Jacket is an all-season workhorse that still has a sensible crag-to-bar style. Winter is in full swing here in Colorado where…
Being kind to your feet is not only good for you, but your friends will appreciate it too. Climbers and hikers alike know how awful cotton socks make your feet feel and smell, so the only true solution is wool…
With the plethora of tents available out there, it can be a bit daunting picking one that is right for you. While I can’t help you narrow down those choices, I can recommend the Exped Outer Space II Tent if…
One of the greatest yet simplest pleasures I’ve had in my life is putting on new socks for the first time. I sometimes even tuck my new socks away and wait for a special day to wear them for the…
Unlike the rest of the western United States this fall, Alaska has seen ample precipitation. This jacket has come along for many adventures “around town” from hiking in the alpine and exploring glaciers to cross country skiing and ice skating…
This jacket is my favorite climbing accessory of all time.
Justin reviews the Hikers Brew Coffee to see if it's REAL coffee that live up to his outdoor pursuits.
To preface this review, I live in Portland, Oregon, and if there are 3 things this city is known for, they are Roses, Craft Beer, and its Coffee culture. I take my coffee seriously, seven days a week. The experience…
I am part of a large family, all of who are coffee drinkers. Accumulatively we’ve worked in over 10 different shops and been making espresso for over 15 years, and over the years we have become a collective group of…
When I was a kid, like most people, I used to loathe getting socks as a gift. Now as an adult, and lover of all things outdoors, I keep an ever growing quiver of high-quality socks for all occasions. If…