Eclipse Tables by Alps Mountaineering

Alps Mountaineering has a hit with the Eclipse table. This table is a great addition to any camping trip or outdoor picnic. The Eclipse table comes in two styles; Khaki and Checkerboard. Both are very similar, with just a couple of differences between them. The Khaki has a side pocket organizer whereas the Checkerboard has, … 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

The Simple Shower Review

The Simple Shower is a lightweight solution for keeping clean. I recently took the Simple Shower with me on a week long camping trip. By the last day, I found that this little shower had really become a very useful tool. All you need to have at your disposal is a one or two liter … Read more

VSSL Supplies Survival Flashlight

It‘s been said that great things come in small packages, and VSSL Gear doesn‘t disappoint with the Supplies Survival Flashlight. I was able to rely on this one tool for my brief camping adventure. First and foremost, what is a survival flashlight? Well, VSSL has found a way to combine more than a dozen essential … Read more

Platypus Tokul XC 8.0 by Cascade Designs

There are hydration packs, and then there are Playtpus hydration packs. I‘ve recently had the privilege of testing Cascade Design’s Playtypus Tokul XC 8.0 extensively. The Tokul XC 8.0 provides a double dose of awesome by combining both a very well-designed pack and the Big Zip LP reservoir. Before I get to the features of … Read more

Mechanix M-Pact Gloves

When someone mentions Mechanix M-Pact gloves, my first thoughts are garage use. However, these gloves have proven to be incredibly versatile. I am familiar with Mechanix gloves; they‘ve been my go to glove when working on my cars for years. When I started asking around for solid mountain biking gloves that wouldn‘t break the bank, … Read more