As slender blades of green begin to shoot up through the remaining patches of icy white, and daylight slowly extends it’s reach, it’s time to give your feet a break from those claustrophobic inducing caves we call boots. Featuring premium leathers and handcrafted details that honor the island culture, the Nui from OluKai is ready to breathe some Aloha into your warm weather lifestyle.
Every so often you come across a product that so beautifully blends form and function that the two are inextricably linked. Forged on the ancient Norwegian traditions of knife making, the Helle Alden is the embodiment of that artful fusion resulting in a knife that is as elegant as it is tenacious. Continue Reading
Back in 2002– long before today’s eco-friendly business frenzy– Klean Kanteen unveiled a 27oz Klean Kanteen Classic; the original 18/8 stainless bottle designed as the healthy alternative to the traditional plastic options of the day. Now, the innovators in sustainable solutions will significantly expand the Klean Kanteen product line with the introduction of new insulated offerings for Spring 2015, offering greater versatility for the consumer.
More versatile than your base layer and more breathable than your storm shell, the Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hoody exemplifies the soft-shell concept. From days of bouldering at the Buttermilks to cool springtime hikes deep into the canyon, and everything in between, the Ferrosi Hoody can handle it all.
“Since life is short and the world is wide, the sooner you start exploring it, the better.” –Simon Raven
Your comfort zone is bigger than your cubicle. You were born to get out and explore. But accessing remote and rugged landscapes requires dependable boots that move like the morning breeze with the grit and gumption necessary to keep pushing forward. Enter the Salomon Quest Origins GTX.
No matter what type of runner you are, one thing always holds true: gear can make or break any workout or race. The right apparel and accessories simply make running easier. So our editors have gathered up their favorite new run gear for Spring 2015 so you can gear up, get out and enjoy your run.
Those long monotonous miles on the “dreadmill” amidst the dark of winter will soon be a distant memory. As the weather warms and daylight lengthens its reach, it’s a great time to evaluate your running shoes for the miles and conditions ahead. To help you add a little spring to your running stride, we’ve selected five of our favorite new and updated roadies for Spring 2015.
“Design must be functional, and functionality must be translated into visual aesthetics without any reliance on gimmicks that have to be explained.” – Ferdinand Porsche
Shot in Joshua Tree, over the course of four months, this video is part of a larger video project called “More Than Just Parks.” Taking us inside America’s National Parks, the project is founded in an effort to effect a greater awareness of the treasures that reside within America’s National Parks. The videos remind us of our nation’s wild heritage and restore our appreciation for the wilderness that surrounds us all – even when it can be hard to find.
More than just five minutes of epic footage, the Joshua Tree film breathes new life into John Muir’s words when he said “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity.”
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Like campfires and marshmallows, sunrises and sunsets – good things come in pairs. Need more proof? Look no further than the pairing of Salomon and TOPO Designs. The two iconic outdoor brands that have come together to create a special edition adventure shoe and pack, available this Spring.