High Sierra recently sent me a women’s Lightning 35 Frame Pack to use during a long weekend backpacking trip on Michigan’s North Manitou Island. A bit larger than the brand’s Piton 30 Frame Pack I reviewed at the beginning of this summer, the Lightning 35 was more on point…
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The illusion of clean is a common thread for many a backcountry and budget traveler. With a limited clothes closet—often along the line of this set of shirt and pants, that one, and the other one—getting things clean can be a challenge. Well-placed spritzes of…
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Creator Andy Krafsur founded his new line of running shoes with the hope of revolutionizing the industry. That’s why Spira incorporates its patented WaveSpring technology into the heel and forefoot of every pair of shoes. According to the brand’s explanation, the stable, lightweight spring is…
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ActionHub writers Ariel Black and Lauren Montemurri were recently able to review the JBL Clip and the JBL Synchros Reflect-I headphones, respectively. Ariel was looking for a bluetooth speaker that would be perfect for summer days spent boating as well as one that could hook onto…
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I was first able to check out the Chaco Layna Waterproof shoes a few months ago at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. I was immediately drawn to the style because, although they’re perfect for light hiking, they look more like an everyday tennis shoe. Always…
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There are so many reasons a chargeable iPhone case is a good idea. Whether you’re out on a hike, hitting the slopes, or simply setting up camp, most of the time a plug is not easily available. Luckily, companies like iBattz are working to create…
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I recently had the opportunity to review the Cotopaxi Kilimanjaro 20-liter backpack after interviewing the company’s founder, Davis Smith for a feature story for ActionHub. While it was easy to be attracted to the stylish bags without knowing much about them, it was after learning more…
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Last winter, I was sent a pair of the women’s Chaco OutCross Web Shoe to review for ActionHub. Although the snow-covered ground didn’t exactly present ideal conditions for testing out the shoes, their arrival was a nice reminder that summer was a season to look forward…
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Immediately after crossing the start gate in a distance race is a bad time to realize you need to invest in new running shoes. Unfortunately, I came to this realization while running in the Red Bull Wings For Life World Race in Denver, Colorado earlier…
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Columbia recently sent me a Women’s Zero Rules Short Sleeve Shirt to review for ActionHub, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. As someone who normally sticks to tanks while working out, this shirt provided the perfect amount of coverage while exercising at…
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