Countdown To Outdoor Retailer Summer Market

The Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show is being held in Salt Lake City next week. We’re pretty excited, as this is by far our favorite show each year, and gives us a chance to see all the latest gear, make new contacts, plus catch up with brands we’ve been covering for years. We’d need a … Read more

Don’t Just Hydrate, Dehydrate Too

With all of our articles on staying hydrated, it may seem odd to write about dehydrating, but in this case, we’re not talking about your body, we’re talking about your food. Specifically, fruit. If you camp, hike, or ride a bike, you’re probably inclined to take some sort of nutrition for longer outings. And few … Read more

Trail Designs Caldera Cone System

Working my way into ultralight backpacking, I needed a dependable, lightweight stove and cook system.  I actually made some alcohol stoves on my own. Alcohol stoves are a favorite of ultralight backpackers because of their simplicity and minimal weight.  These stoves weigh as little as an ounce or two and can really throw out the … Read more