It’s a generic-sounding brand name, but Hi-Tec is a company that offers an exceptional line of products. Their quality footwear is among the best for hiking, climbing, running, sporting and general goofing around and they come at a price most of us can afford. They may not have the household fame of Asolo, Vasque, Merrell […]
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Kelty Previews Spectacular 2014 TraiLogic Collection
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Kelty has announced its new TraiLogic collection of tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads and backpacks for 2014. And it’s definitely worth checking out! January 2014 UPDATE: REI Now Sells the TraiLogic Series Kelty, a titan of the camping gear scene, recently announced the imminent arrival of the 2014 TraiLogic collection, and it is just as […]
Esbit Solid Fuel Stoves: Ultra-Portable, UltraLight & UltraAwesome
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There are so many best things about camping and hiking that it’s insane to point a finger at just one of them and say: “That’s it!” But when it comes to ultralight, solid fuel backpacking stoves, Esbit has a firm grasp on the ‘best’ title. Not that there aren’t other worthy models, but from what […]
Introducing the Zipless Wonder of Sierra Designs' Backcountry Bed
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Getting a zipper stuck, with its teeth mangled in the material around it, may not be the worst thing about certain sleeping bags, but it’s definitely up there. With Sierra Designs‘ new Backcountry Bed, that won’t even be an issue. Why? Because it has no zipper. Sierra Designs, a leading manufacturer of camping gear, and […]
UWaterK8 Waterproof MP3 Player Let's Us Listen to Our Tunes Underwater
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Smartphones, iPods, and other MP3-playing devices are great for when you’re tromping through the wilderness alone. You can play music, listen to audiobooks, or even learn a thing or two from a non-fiction recording while you enjoy Mother Nature. But it gets a little difficult to do those things when you’re swimming, kayaking, rowing, trekking […]
Icebreaker Teton Zip Softshell Jacket Review
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The Icebreaker Teton Zip is hands-down the best softshell jacket I’ve ever owned or used. Water resistant, epically comfortable, merino wool interior… This baby is perfect for any outdoor activity. I’ve used it hiking, camping, backpacking and rock climbing and can’t wait to use it skiing! Watch the video review below for the full review! […]
EcoVessel Tritan Water Bottle Filter
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The EcoVessel Tritan is what happens when water bottles and water filters mate: You get a water bottle filter. The Tritan makes your water filtering life so much easier. Instead of pumping or stirring with a SteriPen, you just fill the water bottle up and drink. That simple. Unfortunately, while a great concept and overall […]
Highlights of Mountain Hardwear's 2014 Line of Tents & Sleeping Bags
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Every year, we wonder if the outdoor gear we spend all our hard-earned money on can possibly get any better. Many seasons just give us the same old models with very minor upgrades, and those are usually just cosmetic. Next year, however, is different. We get to witness a dramatic spike in tent evolution with […]
Track Wildlife Sightings On Your Phone Using GLANCE
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It may seem like a highly specialized app for highly specialized people at first, but Glance is a piece of software that everyone can have a great time with. Dreamed up by the creative folks at Green Heron Works, Glance is the answer to many scientists’, students’, organizations’, and plain-old nature lovers’ questions of how […]
Mosquitoes Beware: Insect Shield Outdoor Blanket Takes No Prisoners!
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Are you a fan of ticks and mosquitoes, and all the horrific diseases they’re capable of transmitting? Didn’t think so. Now’s the season to declare war against those summertime pests. Sprays, salves, creams and candles will soon be flying off the shelves and into the hands of Weekend Warriors who want to protect themselves against nasty […]
