Gear Review Archives

Engearment Podcast 3 – Outdoor Retailer meetings and interviews

June 25, 2019

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-n92cx-b5c3aa Last week we met with over 80 outdoor companies at Outdoor Retailer. Check out some of the interviews here. Some of the best ones will be featured on this...

Kammok Mantis Ultralight Hammock Review From the Amazon

Sean Sewell

June 24, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Gear Review, Kickstarter

Kammok Mantis Ultralight Hammock Review From the Amazon This April I joined a 3-week river expedition in the Colombian Amazon. We would be crossing a remote terrain of the highland rainforest, on foot and ...

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019 – Engearment Interviews

Sean Sewell

June 20, 2019

Camping, climbing, Clothing, Events, Gear Review, Interview, outdoor retailer

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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019 - Engearment Interviews This is just some of the amazing interviews we had at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019. More to be uploaded over the next few days. We cover...

Engearment writer Kate with her Australian Cattle Dog, Utah.

Adventure Dogs: What You Need to Know

Kate Agathon

June 18, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, education, Events, Gear Review

The Engearment team loves our adventure dogs! From winter camping to desert mountain bike trips, wherever we go, our dogs go. Before heading into the backcountry with your dog, there are some things to consid...

Don’t Miss These Upcoming Outdoor Events

Kate Agathon

June 17, 2019

Camping, climbing, Events, Gear Review

Outdoor Retailer is the nation’s largest outdoor recreation industry trade show. From climbing sensation Alex Honnold to free riding legend Jeremy Jones, to mountain biking star Rebecca Rusch, Outdoor Retailer...

Life of Pie: How Two Women Helped Define Fruita’s Mountain Biking Scene

Kate Agathon

June 17, 2019

Bike, Camping, Film, Gear Review, Patagonia

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Writer’s Note: Denver screening of Life of Pie will take place at 7 PM on Wednesday, June 19 at Patagonia. Another screening will follow the next day at 7 PM at the Patagonia store in Boulder. Chutes and Ladde...

Hydrolight by Hydrolight Outdoor Gear: A first look

Sean Sewell

June 16, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, bikepacking, Camping, Gear Review, Kickstarter

Hydrolight by Hydrolight Outdoor Gear: A first look Want to find out about a simple idea that will light up your world while keeping you hydrated? Read on. I have a few criteria for making gear choices. A c...

Roofnest Roof Tents – Real World Review

Sean Sewell

June 10, 2019

backcountry, Camping, fishing, Gear Review, Tents, van life

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Roofnest Roof Tents - Real World Review Roof tents are a growing tent category. With the ability to set up in about a minute, the Roofnest RTT (rooftop tent) offer several advantages. Read more in this detai...

Fathers Day Gift Guide 2019 – Engearment Approved Dad Stuff

Sean Sewell

June 7, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, climbing, Clothing, Costa, Fitness, footwear, Gear Review, hiking, Hyperice, Kickstarter, made in the USA, Mystery Ranch, Recycled, Running, Soft Goods

Fathers Day Gift Guide 2019 Engearment Approved Dad Stuff Here are the Engearment.com staff picks for awesome Fathers Day gear. We have tested out each one of these items and assure they will make Dads happy...

Never Summer Atom Splitboard – Powder Snake!

Sean Sewell

June 5, 2019

backcountry, Camping, Gear Review, made in the USA, Never Summer Snowboards, splitboarding

Never Summer Atom Splitboard - Powder Snake! For the last two season, the Never Summer Swift has been my favorite board. New for the 19-20 season the Atom emerges as the most fun splitboard! I use the term Po...

Kelty Journey Perfectfit Elite Backpack without kid

Kelty Journey Perfectfit Elite Backpack First Impressions

Sean Sewell

May 29, 2019

Backpacking, Camping, Everyday, Fitness, Gear Review

Kelty Journey Perfectfit Elite Backpack First Impressions Initial impressions: Outstanding build quality, adventure focused and designed to include kids on your outdoor trips. Ability to store and carry al...

Cannondale Topstone 105

Sean Sewell

May 26, 2019

Bike, bikepacking, Everyday, Gear Review

Cannondale Topstone 105 Bike Review Will Coleman and his Cannondale Topstone 105 The birds are singing, water is flowing, a few snow drifts dot the trail, and now the wind is picking up. It’s May 21st and ...

Spryng Fitness Recovery Wearable Compression Therapy For Your Legs

Sean Sewell

May 21, 2019

Fitness, Gear Review, splitboarding, Technology

Spryng Fitness Recovery Wearable Compression Therapy For Your Legs Featuring "WaveTech" pneumatic compression patterns that help you recover quickly. I took these wearable recovery tools with me to the mounta...

This Weekend’s Front Range Gear Swaps

Kate Agathon

May 16, 2019

Backpacking, bikepacking, Camping, climbing, Clothing, Events, Gear Review

Memorial Day Weekend is almost upon us, which means it’s gear swap season! Now is the time to do some spring cleaning and sell gear you no longer need or upgrade your gear closet with some sweet deals on samp...

Mountain Hardwear Kor Strata Hoody – Breathable Active Insulation

Sean Sewell

May 15, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Clothing, Gear Review, hiking, Skiing, snowboarding, Soft Goods, splitboarding

Mountain Hardwear Kor Strata Hoody - Breathable Active Insulation The new for Fall 2019 Kor Strata Hoody from Mountain Hardwear features Primaloft Gold Active insulation and a new stretchy and breathable s...

Salomon Speedcross 5

Sean Sewell

May 14, 2019

Fitness, footwear, Gear Review, Running, Salomon, Trail Running

Salomon Speedcross 5 Will putting the Speedcross to the test First impressions these shoes are stiff! Broke in nicely after around 12 miles. I have logged miles in Nevada Utah and Colorado in these shoes ...

BlackStrap Daily-Tube and Headband; A New Favorite

Sean Sewell

May 13, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Bike, Camping, climbing, Clothing, Everyday, fishing, Fitness, Gear Review, hiking, made in the USA, Ski Gear, snowboarding, splitboarding

BlackStrap Daily-Tube and Headband; A New Favorite BlackStrap blew me out of the water with these two innovative and essential items. BlackStrap Daily-Tube art BlackStrap Daily-Tube This trad...

Mother’s Day Last Minute Gift Guide

Kate Agathon

May 9, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Bike, Camping, Clothing, Everyday, Fitness, footwear, Gear Review

Mother's Day Last Minute Gift Guide Mother’s Day (May 12) is fast approaching! Here are some last minute gift ideas for that special outdoorsy woman in your life that go beyond jewelry or flowers. For the One ...