Exploring the remote and mythical mountains of the Llanganati in Ecuador and its unclimbed hidden big wall, required the lightest yet most durable static line on the market. Our search for the proper rope started by finding various brand options.…
It is safe to say that life is pretty uncertain and complex right now, and so for me, the appeal of simplicity and confidence has never been higher. At this point, I’m looking for any way that I can streamline…
I’ve been testing out the Kokopelli Nirvana packraft over the past few months on the Chattahoochee River for both whitewater and flatwater paddling and it has proven to be an effective vehicle for on-water enjoyment. Features The Kokopelli Nirvana packraft…
It was finally time. After three months locked up at home, I was able to grab a few close friends and head west with the BioLite CampStove 2 Bundle in hand. Loaded up with our mountain bikes, cameras, and camping…
Have you ever observed the guy that is unabashedly walking around the grocery store wearing what he obviously wore to the crag every day for the last week? The pants are ripped to shreds and covered in chalk—most often with…
Upon receiving the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack, I was more than hyped. I truly didn’t know what my life was missing until I was graced with this beauty’s presence. When you live out of a truck on the weekends,…
As a new climber, (by new I mean I’ve never climbed before in my life), I was at a loss for what kind of shoes to start with. I jumped at the opportunity to review the Kiras by Evolv, a…
No better time of the year than the beginning of fall to receive a new set of ‘fresh-hot-off-the-press’ hiking boots. I was able to get out there on the new Adidas Terrex Swift R2 GTX Hiking Boot and put it…
This fall I took the Women’s Floodlight II Down Jacket out to Indian Creek, Utah. I love rock climbing in the desert, but I hate being cold, so I was really excited to try this jacket out at the crag…
As a self-proclaimed foodie, I put a lot of thought into the snacks I bring on hiking and backpacking trips. Who wants to eat a bar that tastes like a brick? Not me! I want my meals and snacks to…