Unlike most of the other solar chargers I’ve used in the past—resembling panels the size of small tablets—I was surprised this Bushnell solar charger arrived in a tube-like case. I reviewed the charger, the Bushnell PowerSync SolarWrap 400, and am happy to report that despite its…
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I’ve been hearing about Goal Zero products from some time now, both in my work in the outdoor industry and from family members who frequently depart on long mountain biking and hiking trips and are reliant on solar power to stay in touch with civilization.…
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Although I had heard the name prior to this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, that’s when I really got the scoop on YETI Coolers and why they’re considered such a big deal among outdoor enthusiasts. YETI was established back in 2006 when brothers Roy and…
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It’s that time of year again—time for all the smells and flavors of the season to invade our usual routines. So it makes perfect sense that CLIF Bar would release its seasonal flavors to help outdoor enthusiasts get into the holiday spirit. To kick off…
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CAPiTA, a Seattle-based company, has been making snowboards for the past 13 years. This year’s Defenders of Awesome FK (DOA for short) features some upgraded materials that make it a killer board. Sporting a new wax-infused, rotation-sintered speed base, it’s ready to blow past your…
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The average person might be surprised to learn that athletic shoe giant Nike has broken into the snowboard scene and started producing boots and outerwear. For the past five years, the company has been cranking out some of the finest snowboarding gear on the market.…
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The green banks of the Watauga were flooded with the recent rains, yet the water was so clean I could see the tops of the forget-me-nots three feet below my kayak. Our guide, Teresa Nidiffer, was telling Charlie and I about how beautiful they would…
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Eagle Creek’s Pack-It System not only succeeded in creating every possible type of in-luggage storage one could think of, but the company geared these products toward outdoor enthusiasts who consider durable gear a necessity. Since 1975 when Eagle Creek was founded, the brand has stayed…
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Sporting the tagline “for the love of the foot,” the recently debuted ArchFlex System insoles work with the three arches of the foot to increase balance and function. Created by Ortolab AB, which is a well-known Scandinavian orthopedics lab, the insoles are sold by Icebug Footwear.…
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This past weekend I was able to test out a product from fishpond, a company based out of Colorado that creates fishing and outdoor gear. The company recently expanded to include a women’s brand, lilypond, which offers luggage as well as smaller travel gear. I…
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