Grab your gear and go. In the military, especially in Ranger School, you are taught and instructed to never have more than one item out of your ruck at a time. It was always entertaining to see some guy in the position next to me with both boots and socks off just as that fateful […]
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NW Alpine Belay Jacket: Chosen for it’s warmth, toughness and minimal packed size
The NW Alpine Belay Jacket is a compressible and very comfortable synthetic-fill jacket built for cold and damp environments. What’s intriguing about this jacket is the apparent design quality and the company’s manufacturing location. NW Alpine began in 2010, and has since continued to produce top-quality alpine gear, cut and sewn in Portland, Oregon. It is […]
Traveler Gift Guide: Four Items Everyone Needs
Four items to help light your way, sleep like a baby, stay hydrated, and record your adventure.
Grab your gear and go | Build an adventure go bag
You may be prepared for the worst disaster, but are you prepared for a quick adventure to the mountains or the ski touring invite. Be prepared to grab your gear and go at any time.
Watch: Raw interviews of the Special Operations veterans who participated in the ‘Thrills before Pills’ Big Mountain Heroes Documentary
SOFREP TV’s Kickstarter campaign to fund their “Big Mountain Heroes” documentary is open through the end of April. This project follows five Special Operations veterans on a journey into the outdoors and captures their “thrills not pills” approach to addressing personal challenges from their military service. Leading filmmakers shot the documentary on 4K RED cameras […]
Mammut Nordwand Pro Jacket
When it comes to high-end alpine outerwear, most people haven’t heard of Mammut. But Mammut Sports Group AG, a Swiss company founded in 1862, has been supplying the outdoor enthusiast and mountaineer with high-quality equipment for over 150 years. Although popular in Europe, it’s remained under the radar in the U.S. for some time. But recently, […]
Marmot Ultimate Ski Glove
The most common complaint I hear from skiers isn’t about their uncomfortable boots or the turn radius of their skis; it’s typically regarding the temperature of their fingers and toes. Frostbite will attack the extremities as blood flow is consolidated towards the core of the body during prolonged exposure to cold. The Marmot Ultimate Ski […]
Mammut Teton Jacket: Review
The Mammut Teton Jacket fits right in the middle of two categories. Let’s call it the goldilocks jacket, although it may not be perfect for everyone.
Knee Protection with the Black Diamond Telekneesis
I’ve started to reevaluate protecting the joints that keep me going on the hard charging, bone breaking path I enjoy. Keep your knees protected with the Black Diamond Telekneesis knee pads.
Black Diamond Equipment Punisher Gloves: Review
The Black Diamond Punisher Glove is a versatile mountain glove that will keep your hand warm, dry, and allow you to employ a high level of dexterity.