Gear Closet: Insta-Fire Fire Starting Packs

Having the ability to quickly and easily start a fire in the backcountry isn't just essential, it can be – quite literally – a life save...

Video: TravelSmith Travel Tips #21: Essential Items for Your Day Pack

Adventure travel expert Richard Bangs is back once again with more tips to help us travel safer and smarter. This time he shares a story ab...

Outside Picks Gear of the Year for Summer 2014

Last week, we received some great gear tips courtesy of National Geographic , and this week we'll start things off with the Outside mag...

Outside Picks Gear of the Year for Summer 2014

Last week, we received some great gear tips courtesy of National Geographic , and this week we'll start things off with the Outside mag...

Sugoi Releases "Green Machine" Peter Sagan Signature Jersey

The Tour de France may be a month and a half away just yet, but its never too early to start thinking about the greatest cycling event on t...

National Geographic Announces 2014 Gear of the Year - Spring/Summer Edition

For all of those gear hounds out there looking to get their fix, National Geographic has announced their selections for the 2014 Spring/Sum...

Gear Closet: FlipBelt and Kenu Highline iPhone Safety Leash

As you can probably imagine, I see a great deal of unique and interesting pieces of gear come across my desk, some of it good, some of it di...

Gear Closet: Garmin Virb Elite Action Camera

These days, everyone seems to be looking to get a piece of the "action camera" pie, that has been pioneered – and mostly dominated...

Gear Closet: Icebug Spirit 4 OLX Running Shoes

Yesterday, I posted a review of a pair of minimalist running shoes that I liked very much. They were lightweight and comfortable, and very a...

Gear Closet: Icebug Spirit 4 OLX Running Shoes

Yesterday, I posted a review of a pair of minimalist running shoes that I liked very much. They were lightweight and comfortable, and very a...

Gear Closest: Skora Fit Running Shoes

Like most runners, I got pulled into the minimalist craze that was all the rage a few years back. I liked the idea of running with lighter f...

Gear Closest: Skora Fit Running Shoes

Like most runners, I got pulled into the minimalist craze that was all the rage a few years back. I liked the idea of running with lighter f...

Video: The Running Connection From Mountain Hardwear

For an outdoor gear company, Mountain Hardwear sure is great at making videos. Case in point, this beautiful clip that features some of the...

Gear Closet: Polaroid XS100 Action Camera

Judging from marketshare – not to mention mindshare – you would think that the ubiquitous GoPro Hero 3 would be the only option available in...

Gear Closet: Skins RY400 Recovery Compression Tights

Over the past year or so, I've become quite a convert for using compression apparel to aid in recovery following a long run. It is not u...

Gear Closet: Cannondale Launches Redesigned Mountain Bikes

I get dozens of press releases and product announcements sent my way on a daily basis, and for the most part I tend to glance at them and mo...

Gear Closet: Osprey Exos 48 Backpack

Yesterday, I reviewed the new Rev 6  backpack from Osprey , hailing it as the best trail running pack that I had ever used. Today, I've...

Gear Closet: Osprey Exos 48 Backpack

Yesterday, I reviewed the new Rev 6  backpack from Osprey , hailing it as the best trail running pack that I had ever used. Today, I've...

Gear Closet: Osprey Rev 6 Trail Running Pack

One of the best parts about my job is attending the Outdoor Retailer convention each year and checking out the latest and greatest products ...

Gear Closet: STABILicer Maxx Ice Cleats

Winter may be coming to a rapid end, but that doesn't mean we won't have to deal with ice and snow before it releases us from its gr...