Gear Review Archives - Page 2 of 41

MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Stove Kit – Best for 1-2 Backpackers

May 26, 2020

Backpacking, bikepacking, Camping, Gear Review

MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Stove Kit - Best for 1-2 Backpackers Austen Beason The wide world of backcountry stoves can be a complicated place to navigate with many questions to answer. What are you cooking? For ...

Hoka One One Challenger ATR 5 – Great For Road and Trail

Sean Sewell

May 22, 2020

Shoes, Fitness, footwear, Gear Review, Running

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Hoka One One Challenger ATR 5 - Great For Road and Trail Andrew Piotrowski I have been predominantly using Hoka shoes for a few years now and have overall been really pleased. In the past my biggest gripe wit...

Mammut Runbold Shorts – Sleek and Great for High Output Activities

Sean Sewell

May 21, 2020

Clothing, Everyday, Gear Review, Soft Goods

Mammut Runbold Shorts - Sleek and Great for High Output Activities Austen Beason The Mammut Runbold Shorts ($99) are great, athletic fit short for high output, outdoor activities like trail running, and hikin...

Patagonia Houdini Air Review – Super Light and Packable

Sean Sewell

May 19, 2020

Clothing, Everyday, Gear Review, hiking, Patagonia

Patagonia Houdini Air Review - Super Light and Packable I have used and loved the Patagonia Houdini for years. It has been in my kit for almost all adventures. Heck, it packs up super small and weighs just a ...

Sixty miles later this is how they're looking - wearing

Mammut Alnasca II Low Gore-Tex Men’s Approach Shoes

Sean Sewell

May 15, 2020

Shoes, footwear, Gear Review, hiking

Mammut Alnasca II Low Gore-Tex Men’s Approach Shoes Austen Beason Many approach shoes today I feel miss the mark on what makes a good, true approach shoe. That’s not saying there aren’t several great shoes av...

Cotopaxi Batac 16L Backpack – Expressive and Super Functional

Sean Sewell

May 14, 2020

climbing, Everyday, Gear Review, sustainability

Cotopaxi Batac 16L Backpack - Expressive and Super Functional Kyle Juszczyk The Cotopaxi Batac 16LBackpack $60 is a unique, sustainable solution to laptops covered in climbing chalk and pens that smell like f...

Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 – Very Comfortable Long Distance Running Shoes

Sean Sewell

May 13, 2020

Shoes, Gear Review, Running

Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 A well-cushioned long-distance trail running machine Drew Thayer I was skeptical. A year ago I tried on a pair of the Speedgoat 3 shoes found the exaggerated toe rocker to feel real...

Thin Air Outdoor Media Show Set for June 24-26, 2020

Sean Sewell

May 12, 2020

Events, backcountry, Backpacking, Bike, Clothing, Gear Review, interviews, outdoor retailer

Thin Air Outdoor Media Show Set for June 24-26, 2020 New Interactive Outdoor Industry Gathering Promises to Unite Brands and Media in Unprecedented Format -- Maintaining Industry Momentum and Sales in Wake of ...

The Guardian's pumping action and clever pre-filter float

MSR Guardian Purifier – Top Notch Water Purification for 5

Sean Sewell

May 12, 2020

backcountry, Camping, Gear Review, hiking, MSR

MSR Guardian Purifier - Top Notch Water Purification for 5 Austen Beason As a gear tester and multi-sport outdoors-person, I’d like to think I get my hands on quite a bit of different gear throughout any give...

Leki Micro Vario Trekking Poles – Fantastic and Durable

Sean Sewell

May 11, 2020

hiking, Gear Review, splitboarding, Trail Running

Leki Micro Vario Trekking Poles - Fantastic and Durable Andrew Piotrowski Light & Packability When it comes to moving light and fast these poles are a fantastic option. They essentially break down lik...