A first-aid kit is one of the Ten Essentials of outdoor exploration, and for good reason. The farther from the beaten path you venture, the more prepared you should be for a scenario which requires medical attention. A well thought out, and activity specific kit should always be available for your outdoor adventures.
There was a time, not too long ago, when athletes spent meticulous hours methodically journaling every detail of their training sessions into their beloved spiral notebook. Now, with the power of the smartphone and a singular app, it’s all in the palm of your hand.
Q: I’ve burned through my jacket and need an all around performer that easily transitions through three seasons and is durable enough to meet the demands of life above the treeline.
A: Go with the technically savvy Odin H2FLOW™ Shell Jacket. Whether you’re tapping high peaks, slogging through remote backcountry locales, or out for a weekend adventure in questionable conditions, this jacket is ready to serve as your divine protection in the thick of it all.
This jacket combines the Odin collection’s renowned lightweight waterproof breathable shell technology with a H2FLOW™ mechanical venting system for superior performance and body temperature management. The advanced Helly Tech Professional fabric remains breathable and flexible so you never find yourself overwhelmed by your own microclimate, or feel restricted during the steepest sections of your climb.
In addition to providing dependable waterproof protection, this jacket is designed to be compatible with helmet and harness so you can achieve all of your mountain activities unhindered. To date, no jacket we’ve tested has met the challenge of mountain life with greater ferocity and dependability than the Odin H2Flow Shell Jacket.
When it comes to water, running on an empty tank can leave you feeling groggy, grumpy, and unfocused — and nobody wants that. So once again, we’ve set to the task of sorting through the wide and complex world of reusable water bottles to bring you the best new handheld hydration products of 2014.
As Mother Nature begins to relinquish her wintery grasp on beloved summer trails, conditions span the range from ice and snow to slush and mud. It’s a season constantly reminding you that a substantial and reliable pair of hikers is a must, making it the perfect opportunity for our gumption gals to put the Ahnu Sugarpine through the paces.
With longer days, warmer temps and restless legs, Spring is not only when runners begin tackling more miles, it’s also the perfect opportunity to take stock of your running gear. Updating your run gear can provide a great motivational boost to your running, and get you properly prepared to fly along the trails and roadways that were blocked by snow for the last several months.
Spring has sprung! After a long, dark winter, it’s finally time to get back in stride and and crank up your run routine. While finding the right pair of shoes is a highly subjective exercise, we’ve simplified the task by knocking out the miles and narrowing the choices to our top five favorite Spring road and trail shoes.
As the market for merino wool continues to expand, differentiating between brands, blends and even sources of wool can be a daunting task. Can one piece of merino apparel truly be any different from another when it comes to feel and performance? The arrival of the Whitewater Pullover Hoody from I/O Merino, proved to be our opportunity to find the answer.
Beyond the world of wires and instant connections, 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 that same love of the outdoors, and passion for adventure that fuels the Mountain Khakis brand.
Your choice of smartphones shouldn’t be a factor that limits or determines what adventures you can pursue. To solve this problem, LifeProof™ has designed cases for your iPhone and Galaxy S4 that provides uncompromised protection and functionality under almost any conditions. Now with the nüüd line of cases, LifeProof ushers in the next evolution of protective mobile phone design.