THE RIGHT BACKPACK!
My Daystar 16 Hydration Pack ($90) works equally well when I’m hiking, biking or just on the go.
Where did you get that funny hat?
The lead guide and one of the rafters had these funny-shaped conical hats that kept the sun away. The hats were lightweight and wicked sweat.
Tilley Hats – guaranteed for life!
Tilley customers often write stories on the Tilley website, explaining strange experiences they have had with the hats—even one being eaten by an elephant, and pooped out later that week intact.
A Dozen-plus Gifts for the Outdoorsman Dad
After months of sheltering at home with the kids and, maybe working remotely, Dad probably can’t wait to get outdoors. Some gift ideas.
Gloves and mittens to keep Jack Frost away
There is nothing worse than freezing hands—especially when you are outside trying to have some fun in the snow.
Travel Gear That Helps the Environment
We can be more mindful about how what gear we choose can be better for the environment—clothes too—everything from socks to shirts, jackets to ski pants, purses and backpacks
From Bolle: a goggle lens that changes with the light conditions
I tried the Nevada Phantom goggle from Bolle. I’ll never have to change the lens on this goggle because it adjusts to the light conditions
Ski socks get smarter, lighter, more comfortable
At the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show there was plenty of ski apparel. From experience we know no apparel is more important on the slopes ski socks!
Protect your smartphone from the deep freeze – and the big drop!
We’ve all been there. It’s a brisk, cold morning on the slopes. It’s not even lunchtime. You need to make a call or check an email. And your smartphone’s battery has died!
Adjustable canvas belts for on and off the slopes
At the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show in Denver this week, we found two great belts for the skier or snowboarder guy to wear on and off the slopes.