I tested the La Reina sunglasses while traveling with my major (Outdoor Leadership Education) based out of North Greenville University in South Carolina. The trips I took these on were seven to nine days long and all took place in…
Sunglasses are an intimate item – reflecting both personal style and comfort preferences. With a fair amount of technology to choose from, a variety of options exist for different outdoor pursuits. For those preferring a performance-driven model, the Native Vigor…
Everything from absolutely bitter cold ice climbing with temperatures far below zero, to ski touring and everything in between, I put the new Outdoor Research Cirque II’s to the test! The only reason I didn’t give these pants 5 stars…
For two weeks I brought the Rab Photon pants to South America’s tallest peak: Aconcagua. At 22,841’, it is the tallest peak outside the Himalaya. The mountain is large and has a wide variety of environmental conditions. At lower elevations…
I had the luxury of testing out the Refuge Air in a wide range of conditions. When I first received the jacket I took it backpacking up into Chicago Basin in Southwest Colorado for some peak bagging, followed by ice…
When traveling to remote fire lookouts we often take our own solar chargers with us to power the weekend. From charging phones to creating a cozy vibe with a string of lights the Sherpa Nomad 5 Solar Panel powers it…
It’s 1 AM and the alarm on my phone is already blaring at me. “Is it time, already?” I ask myself as I begrudgingly blink my eyes open. Although this is a familiar feeling for me, my body still hates…
The EXPED Camp Slipper became an essential item on my packing list during a winter filled with hut trips and sleeping in the back of my truck. From a drafty backcountry A-frame to a helicopter-accessed lodge, and everywhere in between,…
This fall I took the Women’s Floodlight II Down Jacket out to Indian Creek, Utah. I love rock climbing in the desert, but I hate being cold, so I was really excited to try this jacket out at the crag…
As an avid backpacker, I’m always looking for fun new gear to add to my overnight kit. Over the years I’ve become pickier about the products I include, placing more emphasis on functionality and weight. Goal Zero’s new solar-powered lantern,…