Grayl produced the GeoPress to “empowers travelers, adventurers, and survivalists to make the world’s sketchiest water sources safe” as Grayl states online. The GeoPress definitely comes with an impressive filter that will remove “99.99% of viruses, 99.9999% of bacteria, 99.9%…
Tis’ the season of giving! Every Tuesday after Thanksgiving marks Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to giving back to the communities you know and love. For us outdoorsy types, this means engaging and supporting outdoor organizations that enhance our community,…
The days of free feet are coming to a close. As my partner calls shoes, the “foot prison” season is upon us. That means the inevitable decision to find the right sock for the right job will come up every…
“Ultralight insulated sleeping pad.” That was the search phrase that started my journey down the rabbit hole of lightweight pads in preparation for a backpacking trip. On paper, the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite was the perfect match: extremely light (12oz), insulated…
I have had one filter system for so long that I jumped at the chance to try a new one – The Grayl Geopress. It was adorned with slick matte colors and rugged design elements that spoke to my inner…
I have been wearing the Darn Tough Lifestyle socks regularly for the last few weeks. I have previously spent most of my time wearing the hiking version of these socks, which I love, so I was excited to try out…
Outdoor Prolink Pro Amberleigh Hammond shares his Wigwam Attain Sock review after putting them to the test while training for a 50k race.
Across a multitude of adventures my pup, Roux, got to wear Ultimate Direction’s simply named Dog Vest. We ran, played in rivers, went climbing, got stormed on, got muddy, and generally had the best times ever as all adventure dogs…
This winter season, the Backcountry Access (BCA) 35 cm Snow Saw has become a staple in my ski touring pack. Whether I’m performing formal snowpack observations for our local avalanche center, teaching an avalanche course, or heading into the backcountry…
Electronic devices interfere with your avalanche transceiver’s ability to transmit and receive signals. In this day and age, electronic devices are part of our daily lives. They are a means of communication, navigation, documentation and often times people have several…