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NEMO received REI’s Vendor Partner of the Year Award in 2018 for customer service, product quality and sustainable business practices

Sustainability Talk: NEMO Shows Sustainability is for Small Brands Too

January 20, 2020

sustainability, backcountry, Backpacking, education, Gear Review, Interview, NEMO

Sustainability Talk: NEMO Shows Sustainability is for Small Brands Too Marca Hagenstad January, 2020 NEMO’s fundamental belief is that adventure makes us better human beings, giving us purpose and perspectiv...

NormaTec PULSE 2.0 Recovery System – The Ultimate Recovery Tool for Athletes

Sean Sewell

January 3, 2020

Fitness, Everyday, Gear Review, made in the USA, Skiing, snowboarding, splitboarding, Sports Injury, Technology

NormaTec PULSE 2.0 Recovery System - The Ultimate Recovery Tool for Athletes Do you want to push your recovery to the next level? Use the same technology that Lady Gaga, Drake, Dwyane Wade, Drew Brees, Chloe K...

Patagonia Ascensionist Jacket (Mens) – A Great, Light Technical Shell

Aaron Rose

December 30, 2019

Clothing, backcountry, Gear Review, Patagonia, Skiing, snowboarding, splitboarding

Patagonia Men's Ascensionist Jacket - A Great, Light Technical Shell The Patagonia Ascensionist Jacket is Patagonia's lightest technical shell and comes with a stamp of approval from the Gear Destroyer. Desig...

Sports Hydration and Drinking Vessel Essentials

Kate Agathon

December 9, 2019

Nutrition, backcountry, Backpacking, climbing, Everyday, Fitness, Gear Review, hiking

Sports Hydration and Drinking Vessel Essentials Sports hydration and travel vessels are a practical gift combo that can be used year-round. Here are our staff picks: Skratch Hydration. Don’t let the winter co...

Patagonia Nano-Air Vest – So Comfortable, You Won’t Take it Off

Sean Sewell

November 15, 2019

Clothing, backcountry, Backpacking, climbing, Patagonia

Patagonia Nano-Air Vest - So Comfortable, You Won't Take it Off I’ve become a big fan of the Patagonia Nano-Air vest for light aerobic activities outside in the fall and winter. Often, just a bit of warmth on ...

Thoughts on a Foundational Layering System and why I love my Icebreaker Incline Cool-Lite Incline Windbreaker and BodyfitZONE 260 Zone Long Sleeve Half Zip Hood

Sean Sewell

November 14, 2019

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

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Thoughts on a Foundational Layering System and why I love my Icebreaker A detailed review on the Icebreaker Incline Cool-Lite Incline Windbreaker and Icebreaker BodyfitZONE 260 Zone Long Sleeve Half Zip Hood ...

Mile High Mountaineering Salute 34 Backpack, Burly Construction

Sean Sewell

November 11, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, climbing, Gear Review, hiking

Mile High Mountaineering Salute 34 Backpack, Burly Construction Mile High Mountaineering Salute 34 Backpack review I’ve been testing the Mile High Mountaineering Salute 34, for about six weeks now and it ...

Sustainability Talk: Hydro Flask’s Award-Winning Innovation

Sean Sewell

November 4, 2019

sustainability, backcountry, Camping, education, Everyday, Fitness, Gear Review

Sustainability Talk: Hydro Flask’s Award-Winning Innovation Marca Hagenstad Hydro Flask started the revolution in vacuum insulated bottles. They modernized bulky old thermos designs by making them lighter, ...

The New Patagonia Nano-Air is Here, Our #1 Active Insulation Pic

Sean Sewell

October 29, 2019

Clothing, backcountry, bikepacking, Camping, climbing, Everyday, Gear Review, hiking, Patagonia, Recycled, snowboarding, splitboarding

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The New Patagonia Nano-Air is Here, Our #1 Active Insulation Pic The new Patagonia Nano-Air hoody is here and it is better than ever! Featuring better packability and recycled fabrics. This is our #1 pic for a...

Mountainsmith Zerk 40 Backpack – Minimalist Pack Designed by The Awesome Real Hiking Viking

Sean Sewell

October 23, 2019

Backpacking, backcountry, Camping, Gear Review, hiking

Mountainsmith Zerk 40 Backpack - Minimalist Pack Designed by The Awesome Real Hiking Viking My new favorite backpack for day hikes and light overnights. The Mountainsmith Zerk 40 is only 28 oz. making it light...

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