As a mere mortal, I am subject to the law of climbing that states that shoes have more impact on performance or ability than any other piece of equipment. Quickdraws clips, ropes catch falls, helmets protect your head, backpacks hold…
To test Outdoor Research’s Ferossi Grid Hooded Jacket I took it canyoneering, resort skiing, backcountry skiing and wore it around town. This jacket shined the most during chilly November canyoneering in Moab. We had temperatures ranging from 20 to 50…
The Parcklaw 275 is the perfect hybrid shoe that easily transitions from road to trail in a single run. It’s become the go-to shoe for charging up my local butte in Bend, Oregon. From my front door I’m easily able…
I love the outdoors as much as the next dirtbag, but why are we really out in the nether regions of the backcountry purposefully abusing our bodies? Is the scenery wonderful? Yes! Is the company fantastic? Usually. But I think…
Bag junkies, unite. The Gregory Tetrad is two packs in one, which means when you buy it, you have another one. That alone makes it pretty great. However, its collection of thought-out features go a long way toward supporting that…
As an active participant of the digital age and a professional adventure photographer/videographer, having reliable and fast portable energy is necessary for work, and my sanity. The Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC Power Bank keeps my power-hungry essentials ready to go.…
The shoulder season (aka mud season) in the cascade mountains of Washington and Oregon is hard to pack for. Layers have to be able to match a wide range of temperatures and continue to perform while wet. The GoLite ReFill…
The Himali Ascent Stretch Hoodie has become one of my all-time favorite pieces of outdoor gear to date! I rarely rate something 5 stars since most things can be improved upon. However, Himali hit the nail directly on the head…
Contrary to popular belief, women don’t just want gear that looks “cute” – it should function and perform just as well as men’s gear. The Mountain Hardwear Women’s Boundary Line Insulated Anorak is a women’s jacket that is functional AND…
We have woven technology into our outdoor pursuits so tightly that sometimes it feels that the only way to recreate is while we are connected. The only downside to trying to stay connected when we spend time outdoors is that…