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Big Agnes Recycled Diversion Insulated Air Core

Sleep On Green Comfort

By Eric Yang on Monday, 2 Nov, 2009 – 8:27 | Comment Now
Big Agnes Recycled Diversion Insulated Air Core

Roughing it doesn’t mean you have to forgo sleep comfort. Renowned outdoor outfitter (and multiple award winner) Big Agnes knows a thing or two when it comes to equipment, especially their Air Core sleeping pads. …

Jetboil Flash | Win This!

A Watched Pot Does Boil

By Dan Finkelstein on Monday, 26 Oct, 2009 – 13:30 | 40 Comments
Jetboil Flash | Win This!

At Gear Patrol, we look for excuses to be outdoors. Any weekend we can steal away from the comforts of home are welcomed and testing gear is always a bonus.
On our weekend adventures, hot water …

REI National Parks Adventures

See America's Best Idea

By Ben Bowers on Friday, 23 Oct, 2009 – 14:32 | Comment Now
REI National Parks Adventures

Considering we’re still in a recession, and the relative weakness of the dollar in general abroad, there’s never been a better time to keep your summer or holiday vacation sites firmly set in the U.S. …

Innate Mizu and Kaze

Drinking in Style, Sans Pesky Chemicals

By Jason Heaton on Friday, 16 Oct, 2009 – 11:30 | One Comment
Innate Mizu and Kaze

If you’ve kept half an eye on the news this past year, you’ve surely seen the uproar over the use of BPA in several popular water bottle brands. BPA is short for Bisphenol A, a …

L.L. Bean Boots | Gum Shoes

Designation: CWS (Crappy Weather Shoe)

By Jon Gaffney on Thursday, 15 Oct, 2009 – 11:40 | 2 Comments
L.L. Bean Boots | Gum Shoes

The weather is turning quickly here in the Northeast. It’s starting to rain more; it’s colder. It’s only a matter of time before winter arrives. As this happens, the boat shoes and sandals we’ve been …

Outdoor Research Transcendent Sweater

Taking Warmth and Comfort to a Higher Plane

By Dusty Overby on Monday, 5 Oct, 2009 – 13:00 | 3 Comments
Outdoor Research Transcendent Sweater

For those of you living on the half of our planet situated above the equator, fall is here; about this there can be no doubt. Some of us revel in the cool, damp mornings and …

SteriPEN JourneyLCD Handheld Water Purifier

And Then There Was Water... Clean Water

By Eric Yang on Monday, 28 Sep, 2009 – 15:55 | 2 Comments
SteriPEN JourneyLCD Handheld Water Purifier

Whether you’re vacationing in Mexico or hiking the Catskills, there’s nothing worse than pulling off an Oregon Trail fatality… dysentery. Okay, perhaps that’s a stretch, but sickness caused by unsterilized water is high-up on the …

Marmot Den 4P Tent

Featherlight. Weatherstrong.

By Eric Yang on Monday, 28 Sep, 2009 – 9:30 | Comment Now
Marmot Den 4P Tent

With space for a family of four(+dog) or just a group of friends(+gear), the Marmot Den 4P Tent is an essential for any camping excursion that involves more bodies than just your own. The …

Tumi T-Tech Quest Duffel Backpack

Question: Is It A Backpack or Duffel? Answer: Yes.

By Eric Yang on Monday, 14 Sep, 2009 – 14:30 | Comment Now
Tumi T-Tech Quest Duffel Backpack

Before you pick up both a backpack and a weekend duffel, consider the Tumi T-Tech Quest Duffel Backpack. Made of 78% recycled material, the T-Tech Quest brings the Tumi T-Tech line’s mix of functionality and …

PowerSoxs: Outdoor & Snowsport

Gearing Up for Next Season

By Patrick Tuttle on Monday, 17 Aug, 2009 – 9:30 | Comment Now
PowerSoxs: Outdoor & Snowsport

Scorching summer heat and sweltering humidity may not prompt you to think about wool socks, but it’s never too early to start preparing for your favorite fall/winter activities.  In fact, now is a prime opportunity …