Category: Gear Review

Flip flops are not typically something that I give a lot of thought to. I usually get myself the cheapest pair I can find, and when they wear out (3 months or less) I toss them and repeat. My thought process behind flip-flops has changed, and it all happened by chance. I had a Ranger […]

Anyone who hangs out in the woods or mountains knows the name MSR or Mountain Safety Research. The Seattle based company has been pioneering innovative and safer outdoor equipment since it was founded in 1969 by Seattle engineer and lifelong mountaineer Larry Penberthy. Their well engineered products are conceived and mostly hand built in their Seattle […]

Black Diamond originated as a climbing equipment company. Although they manufacture a large variety of outdoor equipment; including skis, outerwear, and tents, the company is still best know for its high quality climbing hardware. A number of years ago, the company decided to build its own facility in China and move existing climbing hardware manufacturing […]

If there is a brand that’s synonymous with contracting or PSD (personal/protective security detail), its 5.11 Tactical. At this years Summer Outdoor Retailer 2015 we had a chance to get our hands on some of 5.11’s new fall line of gear. From what I can tell, they’ve added more features, and at the same time gone […]

The company at this years Summer Outdoor Retailer with the most variety for the outdoorsman was Liberty Mountain. Liberty Mountain is one of the largest wholesale distributors of outdoor products in the US. With climbing ropes, all varieties of camping gear, rock/ice climbing hardware, and outerwear, checking out there booth is like walking into a […]

Safariland Group offers a broad range of products including: holsters, gun accessories, body worn cameras, forensic equipment, coms/hearing protection, body armor, and less lethal (OC, batons, etc). Whether you are an average gun owner, or part of a tactical law enforcement group, they have products that you can use. Rick Dembroski recently wrote an article […]

About five years ago, I was doing some summer biathlon training and I had a race that consisted of running, kayaking, and standard prone/standing shooting. I was out of town and forgot to bring a water bottle for hydrating prior to and after the race. I felt unprepared and quite embarrassed for not having what I needed. I […]

I’ve recently wrote about four essentials I always keep in my pack when traveling overnight in the mountains. It may have come as a surprise that all these items are from NEMO Equipment. I’m always searching for the next best thing to switch out with one of my essentials. NEMO doesn’t make a wide array of different products, […]

Mammut is a mountain gear company that’s been around for a long time. Although not as prominent a name in North America, they consistently design and manufacture some of the most cutting edge outerwear, climbing hardware, and alpine gear for thriving in the mountains. We had a chance to swing by the Mammut booth at Summer […]

Taking care of your knife is extremely important, especially when you’re relying on it out in the field. Being able to sharpen or hone your knife after use is an important skill to learn. For some people, the thought of sharpening a knife leaves them defeated. Finding the right angle to sharpen your knife at can […]

Note: Thousands of companies and wall to wall outdoor gear all packed into four days is epitomizes the organized chaos that is Outdoor Retailer. Myself, Leo Jenkins, and our Media Director Nick Cahill had a chance sit down with some awesome brands and check out what’s new in the outdoor and adventure industry. Over the years, Under Armour […]

Note: Thousands of companies and wall to wall outdoor gear all packed into four days is epitomizes the organized chaos that is Outdoor Retailer. Myself, Leo Jenkins, and our Media Director Nick Cahill had a chance sit down with some awesome brands and check out what’s new in the outdoor and adventure industry. Part one of many […]