There was a time when family camping meant that you surrendered your appetite to the offerings of granola bars, lukewarm cup-o-noodles and an endless supply of beef jerky. But just because you’re heading into the backcountry doesn’t mean that you need to compromise your culinary standards. Enter the Primus Profile Dual Stove/Grill.
For minimalist runners whose passion does not ebb and flow with the whims of populist running trends, Merrell‘s All Out Fuse is a minimalist runner that offers the tread and support you need to tackle the obstacles you face as you sprint through the concrete jungle and head towards the trees and open levee trails.
Stop whining and complaining about how your earbuds never stay in. Do something about it and pick up the SOL REPUBLIC Relay Headphones, the headphones that keep up with your pace of life.
The right sleeping bag can make all the difference between a restful night’s sleep and a night of tossing and turning wishing you’d just spent the night in a hotel. For more than 50 years, Slumberjack has been working to provide outdoor enthusiasts with a great night’s sleep in the outdoors. It’s a perfect place to start when you’re looking for incredible comfort at camp that won’t require you to pawn your tent.
Responsive, resilient and flexible, the Oterro from Topo Athletic is built to work with your natural form while keeping you light and nimble on the trail.
Family camping affords us the opportunity to unplug from the diversions of everyday life and connect with the natural world and one another, creating lasting memories in the process. For those of us with a family of little campers, you’re going to need a tent spacious and comfortable enough to house the entire crew. That’s where the Granby 3-Season tent from Kelty comes in. Your home away from home.
The perfect portable Bluetooth speaker is a fairly simple idea. It’s easy to connect and has good range, never dropping its connection as you hike the trail or bounce around the garage. It should look as good as it sounds whether you’re rocking out to old school Mötley Crüe, or new school MAGIC!. It should be light and portable with a battery that lasts as long as your average barbecue – and ideally it doubles as a speakerphone just in case mom calls.
Known affectionately as Summer OR, the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market is an annual trade show that offers a first hand look at emerging industry trends, new brands and future gear. Over the course of four days, our editors met with an array of brands seeking out our “Best in Show” products for 2014. The following list represents the products and technologies that are not only innovative, but raising the bar in regards to what you can expect from your outdoor gear.
Despite our best efforts, there are still those who find themselves hard pressed to consider wearing merino wool when the mercury rises and the sun sits high in the summer sky. But now you’re all out of excuses. Icebreaker has extended its technical sports collection to include innovative new ultra-lightweight styles – ideal for any warm weather endeavor.
One of the lightest, fastest climbing jackets in the Mountain Hardwear arsenal, the Hyaction Jacket combines the abrasion resistant Dry.Q™ Elite waterproof, breathable technology with the dry wicking performance of Dry. Q™ EVAP to keep your hard-working body comfortable during alpine adventures.