Gear Patrol

Bushnell boasts that if their award-winning waterproof 0×42 Legend HD Ultra Binoculars ($217) aren’t the best damn bino’s you ever used in your life, the company will happily refund every dime you spent. No questions asked. Do they have any right to be so cocky? Absolutely. The set’s ED Prime Extra-Low dispersion glass and Ultra…

Our collective taste buds have been maturing at a rapid rate, and no longer will charcoal laden processed meats satisfy the hunger achieved after a long day of hiking the wilderness. The Primus Firehole is the essential tool for any outdoor enthusiast who also knows the secret to a great meal is a controllable, consistent…

If it’s going to rain the first thing you look for is your umbrella. The problem is you often don’t know when it is going to rain so why not have your umbrella tell you when you need it? The Ambient Umbrella from Ambient technologies does just that. It’s handle is equipped with a wireless…

CamelBak Elixir electrolyte tablets turns your water into a refreshing drink infused with electrolytes, vitamins and minerals your body needs during exercise. Essentially you’re turning your once water-carrying CamelBak into a portable sports drink fountain. Each self- dissolving effervescent tablet (12 per container) instantly turns 24 ounces of water into a 10 calorie, sugar-free drink…

How do you know when your vacation’s going to be interesting? Well, a good start is when they say it takes the first two days to become acclimated to the height of, oh, 13,000 feet above sea level. Then when you’re on to four days and three nights exploring the 28 mile Inca Trail running/hiking…

Meticulously engineered for racing on and off road, Salomon’s innovative and lightweight XA Pro 3D running shoe utilizes a patented 3D chassis technology to keep your foot closer to the ground than ordinary running shoes, resulting in better control without sacrificing comfort. The 3D Advanced Chassis controls lateral shift to help protect your ankles while…