So You Want to Start Mountain Biking?
Mountain biking is riding a bicycle on natural surfaces, such as dirt, rocks, and roots. It requires a blend of physical fitness, technical skill, and creativity to ride.
Backcountry
ProView – Solo Stove Bonfire + Stand & Shelter Bundle 2.0 Review
The Bonfire 2.0 from Solo Stove is an excellent way to continue to enjoy the comforts of a campfire while limiting the harsh impact of our time honored activity.
Carabiners 101
Ultimately, all properly certified carabiners can get the job done, but some are better in specific scenarios. But maybe next time you are at the gear store or browsing the web, you can put some more thought into these little…
ProView – deuter Aircontact Ultra 50+5 Review
deuter’s Aircontact Ultra excels most confidently in weight and comfort, and has some minor room for improvement with some of its pockets and the durability of features.
ProView – deuter Aircontact Ultra 45+5 SL Review
I found the combination of ultralight materials and comfort features to be unique: this is a lightweight pack made to be comfortable on trail, with serious lumbar support and hip padding.
ProView – HIMALI Women’s Pursuit Longsleeve Tech Tee Review
I found the Pursuit Longsleeve Tech Tee to be a functional, durable base layer top with high versatility in mountain environments.
ProView – Lowe Alpine AirZone Active 18 Review
Overall, this bag is lightweight with a functional design that is comfortable to wear both as a day bag and on a hike. I highly recommend it!
ProView – Outdoor Research Men’s Swift Lite Kit Review
All in all, the Swift Lite series is a lightweight, comfy, breathable kit that has applications in trail running, climbing, scrambling, and hiking.
ProView – Rab Women’s Neutrino 400 + Ionosphere 5 Sleeping Pad Review
Overall, I was super impressed with the Rab Women's Neutrino 400 Sleeping Bag and the Ionosphere 5 Sleeping Pad. Both products excel in terms of quality, features, fit, and durability.
Your Local Retail Shops: Pacific Crest Trail Edition
If you're thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, then you're going to need to stop for food, fuel, gear or just a tasty treat eventually. These four awesome gear shops have you covered on all fronts! Check them out when you're…