Gear

The Best Lowa Boots of 2019: European-Made Hiking Boots

Best Crampons for Vertical Ice: 2019 Petzl, Grivel, C.A.M.P

Ruike Everyday Carry Knife – Folding 801SF: Quality Far Beyond the Price

If you are looking for an everyday carry knife that is functional, compact, and of the highest quality, the Ruike 801-SF everyday carry knife is worthy of your consideration. Have you ever lost a knife because the pocket clip failed? You don't have to worry about that with the Ruike design. The pocket clip is heavy duty and attached with two secure lock screws. You will tear your pocket off before you break the pocket clip.

The Fenix TK22UE Tactical Flashlight is a Must for Your Gear Bag

When it comes to stocking your gear bag, one of the first items to add is a reliable tactical flashlight. What is the key word here? "Reliable!" When you want reliable lighting gear, turn to Fenix. The new Fenix TK22UE Tactical Flashlight is the flashlight that delivers performance worthy of a place in your gear bag.

LL Bean’s Mountain Classic Parka is Actually Affordable

Parkas are the most classic of winter jackets, and few others can really hold a candle to their combination of sheer warmth, coverage and rugged style. The problem with most good parkas, however, is that they are simply way too expensive.

Learning Proper Layering For Cold Weather Activity

For some reason, there is something about cold weather that makes the outdoors that much more fun. Exciting. Maybe it’s the crisp air as fall and frost settle in, or the foot of the snow on the ground in the middle of winter, but cold weather brings a whole new element to hiking and camping.

Bexar Goods Gear We Want (Or:The Satchel Indiana Jones Would Wear)

Bexar Goods leather goods are so good, we think Indiana Jones we would their Porter Satchel. Here are 3 leather items of their's we want to try.

Howler Brothers Clothing Looks Perfect For Fall

Check out these pieces of Howler Brother clothing – from jackets to hats – that we think will make a pretty snazzy and sporty fall outfit.

3 Reasons I Love The Merrell Moab Mid Ventilators

I've been wearing Merrell's Moab Mid Ventilators in a regular rotation for the last 3 years of hiking. Here's what I love about them.

Best EDC Belts For 2019: CCW, Tactical and More

Whatever your personal definition of EDC, we can all agree that being geared up is important. For many of us, that means having a good EDC belt, too.