The case for waterproof versus non-waterproof hiking boots is pretty straight forward, but when it…
Simply a student engineering project last summer, the Kranium cardboard helmet has now made it into full commercial production. Picked up by German company Abus, the Kranium Ecolution is a fully recyclable bike helmet for daily use when riding around town.
For me, coffee is an extremely important part of any backpacking trip. Enjoying a fresh,…
Jeans are the popular choice of pants for the dirtbag climber as they are relatively cheap, tough against the rock, and you can wear them for days on end without really noticing the dirt. After all, you aren't supposed to wash jeans every time you wear them, right? Outdoor brands are trying to add some performance characteristics to the classic cotton denim jean through the use of new fabrics and climb specific features, perhaps to justify the higher price.
Slovenia. I knew little about this small, young country beyond its geographical importance during WWI and subsequent service as Hemingway’s canvas in A Farewell to Arms. Ever since the breakup of Yugoslavia…
Halfway through our ride for the day, we stop to…
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After a difficult Covid summer and fall, skiers, snowshoers, sledders…
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Back in May, I moved to London. While I don’t…
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I’ve been spending quite a bit of time on two…
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Last month, I had the opportunity to spend a few…
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Last week I traveled to Sedona with REI to test…
