Camping & Hiking
The Perfect Pack For The Trail
As gear testers, we are always on the lookout for the best gear for every aspect of our lives. A long hunt for the perfect bag suitable for the trail has finally been achieved (at …
Sleep On Green Comfort
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. …
A Watched Pot Does Boil
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 …
See America's Best Idea
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. …
Drinking in Style, Sans Pesky Chemicals
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 …
Designation: CWS (Crappy Weather Shoe)
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 …
Taking Warmth and Comfort to a Higher Plane
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 …
And Then There Was Water... Clean Water
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 …
Featherlight. Weatherstrong.
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 …
Question: Is It A Backpack or Duffel? Answer: Yes.
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 …
