The cornerstone of any worthy gathering of friends, or uniting of the clans involves good food and ice cold brews. To ensure your brews retain their frosty goodness during your gathering, our editors set out in search of the Holy Grail of insulated pints and tumblers.
Throughout history and across disciplines, from the three Pyramids of Giza to the trilogy as bid for literary greatness, the No. 3 has represented the pinnacle of achievement, the triple crème de la crème – and the new Ambit3 is no exception. With the Bluetooth-enabled Ambit3, Suunto proves the axiom that indeed, “3” is the magic number.
Just because your adventures take place off the grid doesn’t mean you don’t need to plug in from time to time. With a convenient portable design and charging speeds on par with that of the standard wall outlet, the SunJack Portable Solar Chargers offer the next generation of solar powered versatility for your backcountry exploits.
Ah, the venerable belt, equal parts indispensable accessory and wardrobe lynchpin since time immemorial. Yet when it comes to your outdoor exploits, that traditional belt can be equal parts annoyance and hindrance. Built with your spirit of wanderlust in mind, the canvas collection from Anson Belt offers a modern strap solution that adapts with you and your adventure.
Twice a year legions of outdoor aficionados clad in leather boots and plaid shirts descend upon Salt Lake City for the trade show affectionately known as Winter OR. It’s here, at the outdoor industry’s largest trade show, that distributors and members of the media scout out the latest gear and emerging industry trends for the year ahead. After scouring the showroom floor and pouring over our notes, our editors have put together their list of the best that Winter OR 2015 had to offer.
Forget everything you thought you knew about rechargeable flashlights. Incorporating COAST Portland’s best focusing optic technology, the benefit of multiple charging options, and a clear bright beam, the HP7R and HP5R flashlights demonstrate the benefits of intelligent engineering and quality manufacturing.
When the appetite for your sport is insatiable. When that wilderness you just crushed leaves the scent of sweat and serenity on your clothes as a constant reminder of where you really belong. When you wish your feet were bionic so you can cover 20 more gnarly miles to attain satiation. That’s the moment a little extra help ensures that you’re properly fueling your outdoor soul – that’s where currexSole comes into play.
With DownTek 850 insulation in the front and 200-gram stretch fleece taking care of the rest, the L.L. Bean Ultralight 850 Down Fuse Jacket (for men and women) offers a dual threat jacket for outdoor enthusiasts who want a full range of motion coupled with a toasty warm core on active days when the weather is more naughty than nice.
One day your run regimen releases the endorphins and gives you the time of your life, the next it’s the bane of your existence. Topo Athletic designed the Runduro Running Shoes so you can enjoy the better half of your sometimes fickle hobby/obsession.
Beyond the world of crowded cubicles and instant connections. Far beyond the endless stream of red lights and status updates, there lies a rugged landscape that stirs the spirit and reinvigorates the soul. Where crisp alpine air reaches deep into your core, and the pristine purity of thick forests and granite monuments harken us to the doorstep of adventure. It’s the place you want to be, and Bogs designed the Tumalo Hiking Boot to get you there. Continue Reading