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Working out is way better with music. But wired earbuds can be annoying when exercising, and sometimes even downright restrictive, with wires tangling, curling and getting in your way as you try to do some squats, box jumps, or even just run comfortably and freely. Which is why you need a pair of wireless sport earbuds.
Spinners are all the rage. Studies show while we fidget with something, our creative juices start flowing in our brains. Introducing the TEC Accessories Titanium Orbiter Fidget Device, the most unique sensory fidget device on the planet. This patent-pending design offers an addictive escape from life's boring routine, providing countless hours of perpetual motion and entertainment!
Having some way to purify water is a practical necessity whether you’re traveling deep into the backcountry and want to pack to light, or when something goes wrong, and your water system has been compromised. And while squeeze filters and purifying tablets are effective and convenient in their own right, there is something to be said for UV purifiers, such as the SteriPen Ultra.
My Medic wants to make the toughest, most-accessible-to-anyone first aid kits on the planet. They want to make the tools needed to save lives, available and ready to use, wherever you are. That’s a tough job for anyone, especially considering the rigors most quality first aid kits are put through already. But that was My Medic’s goal, and it looks they’ve gone about getting it done. Exhibit A: The My Medic MyFAK.
If you’re looking for the perfect folding knife for EDC and CCW, look no further than the SpyderCo Manix 2. This is a 5-star knife that has been popular amongst EDC aficionados and tactical enthusiasts alike, and it’s not hard to see why when you get the chance to carry it around with you.
While a pair of running gloves may not improve your running time and speed, they sure can make the whole thing a lot more comfortable. When it’s cold out, flying through the air can make your hands even colder than they need to be – which isn’t exactly fun or conducive to training. Even with spring here, the air can still be pretty chilly and wet.
If you’re not sure what elastic metal is, you can definitely be forgiven. Keego is the newest water bottle on the market and probably the coolest, made of 99.8% pure titanium with an elastic core, for a metal water bottle that squeezes just like any plastic water bottle – but without the downsides.
All Topo Designs apparel and gear is handmade in Colorado, with a design rooted in old-timey, classic pieces of mountain gear, but also built with the demands the modern adventurer in mind. The Klettersack is one such piece.
When you’re taking on some seriously high-altitude, extreme conditions, you need a stove that can handle the worst of weather and cold. You need the MSR XGK EX.
Having a fire source and method handy is a necessity when in the backcountry, or in a whole host of other tactical situations. So it’s important to keep something on you that won’t be ruined by a little water, or get broken and leak gas everywhere should it run into some tough terrain or abuse. Exotac knows this, why is why they make a line of dependable, heavy-duty fire gear built to last.
We all enjoy listening to some tunes when we’re riding or chewing up some slopes. But headphones can be a bit of a hassle, and not to mention dangerous when you can’t hear your surroundings. Thankfully, there’s Domio.
We’re certainly no strangers to titanium knives, but we’re not super familiar with diving knives. Not just any old knife will do when you’re diving underwater, and protection against corrosion and rust becomes more important than ever before. So Atomic Aquatics set out to solve this problem. With a corrosion-resistant, full-tang titanium blade, the Ti6 Titanium Dive Knife is a versatile and durable knife equipped for dives of all depths.
There’s definitely no shortage of flexible water bottles and containers out there, but we really like the HydraPak Stow. Available in17-ounce and 1-liter sizes, the Stow is made of flexible thermoplastic polyurethane that is BPA and PVC-free, and flattens, rolls and scrunches up when not in use, so as to take up much less room in your pack once it’s empty. It’s 80% lighter than your average plastic water bottle and twice as convenient.
You take your running seriously, and that means you get out there and pump out a few miles every single day, in rain, snow, heat, sun, hail, ice. Actually we don’t recommend running outdoors if there is frozen rain and a thick layer of ice on the ground, because that’s just not safe. But a little rain shouldn’t scare you off, either. With spring right around the corner, and all the April showers (and March ones, and May flowers, to….) you should be prepped and outfitted for a little damp weather. So let’s take a look at the best running rain jackets out there for 2018.
While there’s no shortage of ultralight tents designed for the backcountry, there are few others as creative as Tarptent. Created by an engineer with a love for the outdoors in 1999, the original Tarptent weighed only 18-ounces.
From trusted GPs maker Garmin comes the Fenix 3, a rugged, smart and versatile fitness smart watch. It’s one of the few devices that properly combines the best of a smart watch, a fitness tracker and a GPS, which are usually confined to their own niches. And instead of skimping out, as hybrids are wont to do, it delivers.
Minimal Form, Maximum Utility. That’s how the James Brand bills the Elko knife. And from what we can tell, this knife doesn’t disappoint in that regard.
When you’re climbing alpine peaks and hauling a bunch of cold weather gear, you want a tent that weighs as little as possible – but still manages to stand up the absolute onslaught that alpine conditions tend to throw your way. Enter the MSR Advance Pro 2.
If you’re still going on hikes and backpacking trips with an old-fashioned flashlight, you’re behind the game. (Or, even worse, do you not carry one with you on day hikes, just in case?). You really need to jump into the headlamp game and grab the Black Diamond Cosmo.
You might be one for sighting your rifle the old-fashioned way, using nothing but the iron sights that come built-in to the rifle. And there’s nothing wrong with that. But you might be missing out on the sheer accuracy a good rifle scope will add to your shooting and hunting efforts. And many rifles these days don’t even come with iron sights anymore, instead leaving room for the use of a scope.
When splitting wood and tackling other tough jobs around the farm, you need the toughest and most reliable hatchet you can get. The Fiskars X11 is the one you really want. This sturdy hatchet is built in Finland, with blade-making heritage going back more than three centuries and meant to give you the cleanest cuts possible with one hand.
The Maxpedition Pygmy Falcon II is a compact, portable urban daypack, made with the true military heritage and design you can expect from Maxpedition.
Enjoy cooking at camp, but don’t like lugging around fuel? Then maybe you ought to the GoSun Sport solar camp stove, which can cook delicious meals all the way through using nothing but the sun. Yup, seriously
While some people may opt for a satellite device that sends texts and messages, a good avalanche style transceiver is still a worthy investment, especially for backcountry touring with deep snow. The Arva Axio Beacon features three antennas, as opposed to the single or dual-antennas found on most older models.