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Thermarest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad – Great Night’s Sleep

June 2, 2020

Sleeping Pad, Backpacking, bikepacking, Camping, Gear Review, made in the USA

Thermarest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad - Great Night's Sleep Austen Beason Thermarest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad $190 I think we can all agree a good night’s rest out on the trail is important, if not at least ...

Women’s Exposure 2 Gore-Tex Paclite Plus Jacket – Perfect Shield from Wind and Rain

Sean Sewell

June 1, 2020

Clothing, Everyday, Gear Review, hiking, Soft Goods, Trail Running, waterproof

Women's Exposure 2 Gore-Tex Paclite Plus Jacket - Perfect Shield from Wind and Rain Nicole Doty Women's Exposure 2 Gore-Tex Paclite Plus Jacket Review I was searching for a windbreaker jacket when I found th...

Patagonia Biking Clothing Spring 2020 – Impressive Design

Sean Sewell

May 28, 2020

Bike, bikepacking, Patagonia

Patagonia Biking Clothing Spring 2020 Drew Thayer Last Fall and this Spring I tested some items from Patagonia’s mountain biking clothing kit. I’ve been impressed with the functional, minimalist design of the...

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

Sean Sewell

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 ...

Blundstone 550 Chelsea Leather Boot – Built to Last A Lifetime

Sean Sewell

May 20, 2020

Shoes, Clothing

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Blundstone 550 Chelsea Leather Boot - Built to Last A Lifetime Eliza Lockhart We all crave something that does it all. A bra that can go to work and to the gym, jeans that look good but are also comfy, footwe...

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 16L Backpack $60 is a unique, sustainable solution to laptops covered in climbing chalk and pens that smell like ...

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...

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