Protect Your Eyes With the XX2i Bermuda1

New from XX2i, the Bermuda1 sunglasses mix fashion with protection. You’ll look good, and see well. This is what happens when a performance eye-wear company applies their know-how to casual sunglasses. XX2i sent us a pair of the Bermuda1 in an attractive matte tortoise finish, with brown polarized lenses. The frames are quite light, and the lenses have … Read more

Therm-a-Rest With New Gear at ORSM 2016

The Therm-a-Rest crew were pretty busy and they have created some great new products.  We‘ve been testing the Slacker lineup, but now there‘s plenty more goodies for the hammock crowd. The Slacker Hammock House is a complete shelter system and includes everything but insulation.  The Hammock House includes a hammock with integrated bug net and … Read more

Acratech GP – One Ballhead For Everything

Recently, I was able to get an Acratech GP ballhead on loan. I had already purchased their Ultimate ballhead. and wanted to try out some of the features of the GP.  First and foremost, I was excited to see how the gimbal function worked, as I find myself shooting with long lenses pretty often. Out of the … Read more

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2016 Report

Outdoor Retailer, referred to as “OR”, is a huge trade show that attracts thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors showcasing their products for every kind of outdoor enthusiast. From rock climbing, to camping, to prepping, OR has it all. In addition to some of the products from our favorite brands, I’ll also discuss a … Read more

RockyMounts TomaHawk Bike Rack

If you’ve got a fat bike, then you might be interested in the TomaHawk bike rack from RockyMounts. Because you know that most racks won’t work with 4-5 inch wide tires. But this one does. Not only that, but the TomaHawk will handle your road bike, cruiser, MTB, or fat bike. And that’s without any contact … Read more