A pursuer of simplicity, I typically seek out bulky bucket haulers sans straps and gadgets to carry my gear. This means that I have to occasionally scratch around in an unorganized tunnel of ripstop for my headlamp or grub; but hey,…
We are picky about socks here at OPL, so we were curious to test out Teko, the new guys on our site. When we first started researching them, we liked what we saw right away: they are made in the…
It’s 6:00am. The sun is starting to rise and nothing sounds better than a big swig of ice cold stream water. Unfortunately you slammed the last of your Nalgene around 3:00 a.m. and never filled up your spare. Thus begins…
There is an old proverb about sunglasses karma: the more money one spends on sunglasses, the more quickly they meet their demise. So, we love to find good quality polarized sunnies for under $100, since they can be taken out…
The Evolv Geshido SC (Strap Closure) is one of the newest shoes designed by Evolv’s star athlete, Chris Sharma. With a decade plus at the forefront of climbing difficulty and ascents up to 5.15c, it is no surprise that Sharma…
From our friends at Adventure Network and Total Fitness Network: Why Your Next Watch Should Be A Suunto Posted on Aug 16, 2013 in News and Trends, Product, Reviews | 0 comments Hiking, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, mountaineering, diving. Regardless of what drives you, a…
If you have sensitive skin, you know there’s nothing more frustrating than spending $80.00 on a Merino base layer, just to find that it’s a little too itchy for comfort. So, I was thrilled to finally come across 100% Merino…
South America has always had a special place in my imagination. I think of ancient cultures that live on in people’s features today, political revolutions, rugged mountains and lush jungles. So, when I had a chance to travel down to…
The number of lightweight, Merino based, base layers out there is getting overwhelming. It seems like every outdoor manufacturer has one. So, what separates Rab from everyone else? MeCo. MeCo is a combination of 65% Merino and 35% polyester with…
When I picked up the Kailash GTX hiking boots from Scarpa, I experienced a familiar feeling: thrilled to have new boots, but secretly dreading the battle wounds that usually come with the break-in process. To my surprise, I’ve spent the…