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Protect yourself from the sun on your all day adventures. The Reef Runner has built-in UPF Sun Guard 30+ with ultralight mesh to keep your skin cool. FEATURES: -Ultralite mesh vents run along side seams from wrist to underarm to shirt hem -Ultralite mesh across back shoulders -Drop-in gadget pocket on left chest -Box pleated backRead more

  Hands-down winner in the race for space! The tiny MSR Pocket Rocket stove delivers full-size performance yet fits into the smallest corner of your pack. Lightweight and compact, weighing just over 3 oz., the Pocket Rocket boils a liter of water in less than 4 min.! Stove is simple to operate, with no priming,Read more

The SPOT Personal Tracker raised the safety factor for millions who took to the outdoors each year. SPOT notifies friends, family or an international rescue coordination center with your GPS location and status based on situation and need – all with the push of a button. Functions: SOS / 911: Use this function In theRead more

  The Spire Elliptic gives unrelenting support on technical climbs and descents. Dual-density grip top, foam grip, non-slip foam extension and Nubuck strap 15-degree corrective angle Elliptic FlickLock® upper and Auto-Lock Binary™ lower adjustment Non-rotating shape for ergonomic comfort and strength Short Flex Tips and low-profile Trekking Baskets Compact is a shorter, 125 cm versionRead more

Everyone loves a Titanium spork. The coolness factor is always way up there. What the Sea to Summit Spork brings to the table is that they’ve solved the problem of storing it inside your cookset by making it with a folding handle.Read more

When it comes to getting great shots, the Gorillapod doesn’t monkey around! It wraps around nearly anything and grips onto nearly any surface. Unlike traditional tripods, the Gorillapod doesn’t require an elevated flat surface for you to take the perfect shot Compact and affordable, this tripod is the lightest one on the market! Flexible jointsRead more

High loft insulation layering pieces are just the ticket for anyone getting outdoors on a regular basis. High loft is lighter and more compressible than fleece, plus it is much more wind resistant. Add to that its ability to stay warm when wet and you have the perfect layer for hikers, hunters, fishermen, cyclists andRead more

The Petzl e+LITE is the first full-featured headlamp that you can truly can carry everywhere. It weighs less than 1 ounce (27 g), but features two brightness levels as well as red and white strobe modes. It is also waterproof down to 1 meter! The Petzl eLITE headlamp is reliable in any environment, can shineRead more

Recently, Becky and I spent 37 days on the Colorado Trail. We traditionally have brought chemical water treatments, but for this trip, we wanted the immediate satisfaction of gulping that cold clear Colorado water when we came upon a stream. Basically, you fill your waterbottle, pull the Steri Pen out and turn it on, placeRead more

  Hikers can experience a surprising variety of habitats and terrains in Louisiana, ranging from hilly pine and mixed bottomland hardwood forests in the north, to the picturesque sub-delta and delta marshes of the state’s southeastern tip. The state’s varied habitats make it an ideal home for a surprisingly wide array of flora and fauna,Read more