Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots Review

When it comes to multifunction hiking boots, the Lowa Renegade GTX is the gold standard. This pair has long been a favorite for outdoor activities, with great comfort and some of the best performance you can find. Derby-cut styling gives the Renegade a classic feel and look. This is a pair of hiking boots that … Read more

Osprey Atmos AG 50 Backpack Review

The Osprey Atmos AG 50 combines accessibility and comfort with top of the line carrying capacity. With 9 exterior pockets in addition to the large main compartment, you’ll have 50 liters of room for your gear. The lid of the bag is a floating top, allowing you to easily fit oversize loads for your most … Read more

Marmot Limestone 6p Tent Review

The Marmot Limestone 6p tent focuses on getting the basics right. The tent gives you a roomy, well-ventilated sleeping area that keeps pests out. After a long day on the trail, it’ll feel like a palace. The Zone Pre Bend construction maximizes interior space, giving you plenty of headroom when sleeping. The seam taped floor … Read more

Bison Belts Review

Colorado-based Bison Designs is a manufacturer of various aluminum products, including belts, pet accessories, carabiners and key chains, bottle openers, climbing chalk, and different accessories. They specialize in crafting versatile belts that are at once practical, fashionable, and good value. These belts are broken up into numerous categories, including technical, casual, leather, elastic, extra-large, women’s, … Read more

Ghillie Kettles Review

United Kingdom-based outdoor kettle company Ghillie Kettles have revolutionized the way the outdoor community cooks. Phasing in alternative forms of cooking and not requiring the use of any artificial fuels, the Ghillie Kettle is a game-changer for hikers, campers, and travelers alike. Instead of needing to bring fuels such as propane or ethanol, the Ghillie … Read more

Helle Knives Review

Helle Knives Review

The Norwegian knife-making company Helle Knives has understood two main components of success in the industry: respecting the past while embracing the future and building a knife that lasts. The first draw from the company’s 1932 roots, as a transatlantic family-owned business that consistently innovates, while the second is shown in each of the models of their high-quality knives.

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KYSEK Coolers Review

The battle for best ice coolers continues as always, and KYSEK has in recent years slipped past competitors such as Yeti with their innovative, industry-changing technology developments. From ice chests (softside and regular) to seafood gear, dry bags, tumblers, and different accessories and equipment, KYSEK has demonstrated that they are leading the way in cold … Read more

Marmot Backpacks Review

Demonstrating proven quality since 1976, Marmot backpacks are a quintessential part of any hiker’s equipment list. The California-based outdoor equipment company features backpacks ranging from 30L to 58L as well as smaller hydration packs designed to be lightweight and efficient, creating a variety of choices for anyone hoping to hike, camp, or travel. The foundation … Read more

MSR Tents Review

When it comes to outdoor equipment, there are few ponds in which MSR, or Mountain Safety Research, has not dipped its toe. The Seattle-based outdoor company has tackled everything from snowshoes to stoves, and from poles to water treatment accessories. In recent years, their tent department has dramatically expanded, as they modify and perfect their … Read more

ORCA Cups Review

Hot drinks and cold drinks share the same common enemy: room temperature. Knowing that, it is up to companies like ORCA Coolers to fight the watering down of our favorite drinks, and they intend to do exactly that. With a line of products ranging from chasers to martini glasses to coffee mugs, rocket bottles, and … Read more