I don’t normally mess with slipper-style climbing shoes. The new Mantra from La Sportiva had been sitting untouched in my closet for a few weeks until I pulled them out to bring along on a few back-to-back cross-country trips. If slippers have anything going for…
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If you’ve ever spent an uncomfortable night in your compact car, SUV or truck after a long day exploring outside, you know how interrupted your sleep can be. Whether it’s an armrest digging into your hip, the stiffness of a traditional camping sleep pad or…
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Two popular and affordable headlamps for runners — the Petzl Iko Core and Petzl Swift RL — have surprisingly little in common. Here’s an in-depth comparison. Embarking on an ultramarathon means committing to run for a very long time. So long, in fact, that you’ll…
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The latest Osprey Duro 6 Hydration Pack offers even more pocket access compared to earlier versions with lightweight durability. Several years ago, as I was stepping up to longer endurance races, and subsequently more frequent unsupported long runs, I needed a hydration pack with plenty…
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No backcountry gear list is complete without this functional and durable YETI drinkware on it. YETI drinkware is a tried-and-true companion in the backcountry. From a way to keep that camp-side cup of coffee warm on a crisp morning to the refreshing blast of still-cold…
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From the portable Hoppers to the rugged Tundras and the Roadies, YETI makes some of the best coolers on the market. My time spent playing in the woods is rarely short — maybe it’s a three-hour trail run or a mountainous bike ride on a…
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The best climbing ropes don’t call attention to themselves. If something about my rope stands out to me while I’m climbing or belaying, that’s usually a bad sign: coils that keep it from feeding out fast enough, rough spots that catch on the quickdraws, frays…
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Is the Nemo free-standing swinging camp chair worth the hype? Let’s find out. If you’ve ever tried to enjoy sitting on a tree stump at camp or struggled to get comfortable in a fold-up-style camp chair, you’ve probably learned to appreciate a comfortable camping chair…
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In the age of lifetime warranties and guarantees, outdoor clothing manufacturer Minus33 takes a different perspective: This brand doesn’t believe in happy-ever-afters. To find out why, we get Unpacked with Minus33. The Early Days In the early 1900s, textile manufacturer L.W. Packard produced high-end flat…
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No matter how necessary, drastic change never happens overnight. The entire outdoor industry knows — or should, by now — that brands have a responsibility to craft initiatives leading toward more sustainable practices for production. Without major shifts, the gear that we use to access…
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