Gear Reviews

Child and parent taking a rest-break while biking on a trail above Fish Lake, with bikes resting against a bench.

Roswheel Offroad Seat Pack

Waaaaay back in 2018, I got it in my head that I should start bikepacking. Never mind that I had no gear for it and ...
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Kula 5 Gallon Bucket Cooler

This high-volume, round cooler is not only bombproof, it holds up to 27 cans of beer with the high-tech insulation to keep them really, really ...
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Helinox Rainbow Bandana Sunset Chair

Some recreational chairs are just a place to park your posterior, ideally situated with a pleasant view, but a rare few have a style that ...
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Six Moon Designs Wy’East Daypack

A modern-looking, ultralight day pack, the Wy’east has all of the weight-trimming tricks of an ultralight multi-day backpack, minus all but the essential trimmings condensed ...
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Sea to Summit Big River Dry Bag and Dry Bag Sling

Equally at home on a river, lake, bikepacking trip or motorcycle tour, the Big River Dry Bag will keep your gear dry and protected on ...
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Jack Wolfskin Pre-Light Alpha Jacket

This magical little mountain jacket reminds me of an elven cloak of Lórien from “The Lord of the Rings.” If you’ve ever put on a ...
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Leki Black Series FX Carbon Trekking Poles

If you want a set of super strong and lightweight trekking poles that don’t blaze the trail in front of you with bright colors, the ...
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LIVSN Designs Reflex Shorts

LIVSN describes its Reflex shorts this way and I think they’re right on: “Think if your favorite yoga shorts met your favorite outdoor shorts and ...
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XTRATUF Auna Sandals

These bomber flip flops seem to be living up to their name, showing only minor wear and tear after nearly daily use for almost two ...
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