10 Lucky Customers Will Win a Spot on the Adventure Products Testing Team NEMO Equipment, Inc., a leader in designing innovative tents, sleeping pads and backcountry accessories, is currently working on its next line of products, sleeping bags. In staying true to its mission of producing ground-breaking new designs, NEMO is offering shop employees … [Read more...]
Hydro Flask Growler
I really like beer. Whether at basecamp, at the pub or at home, a tasty brew can certainly make for a relaxing time. For me, traveling around and enjoying the delicious brews from brewpub and bars has become a pastime. Here is the issue, though: Drinking and driving. Yes you can have a beer or even two with a meal in a couple of hours at the … [Read more...]
Jamaican Jerk-smoked Chicken with Plum Chutney and Plums Pizza
If you've ever had Jamaican Jerk Buffalo Wings, then you know what we're talking about. The tangy, zesty twang that hits your taste buds is exhilarating and leaves you begging for more. So, what better than to take this concept and apply it to pizza? Sounds crazy? Well, this recipe from our friends at Overland Adventure Experts proves that Buffalo … [Read more...]
Satmap's Active 10 Trek GPS
Consumers have a lot of choices when it comes to buying a GPS device these days. Only a few years ago, it was fairly easy to walk into your favorite gear shop and select a handheld device from either Garmin or Magellan. Now though, there are plenty of other options to choose from, as well, all with a host of features to help you navigate your way … [Read more...]
Vibram Five Fingers Running Shoes
Many an Engineer will agree that the human foot is a marvel of biomechanics. Evolution provided us with a near perfect interface for our body to meet the Earth below us. Many will argue that our pursuit for better function and fashion has been ruining our feet as well as other joints. If you belong to a gym you have probably seen someone wearing … [Read more...]
Tissot T-Touch EXPERT
Finding a time piece that is rugged yet stylish has often been a struggle. The Tissot T-Touch EXPERT, available in stainless steel or titanium, offers all the standard features you would expect in a sports watch. … [Read more...]
Engel Elemax Generator
Generators have always been a thing I have frowned upon, simply due to the noise created as well as their weight and bulk. Engel has released the Element line of generators, powered by Honda engines which is a new and better option for your next backcountry excursion. … [Read more...]
MAXTRAX Vehicle Recovery Device
Using a set of MAXTRAX can eliminate the use for a winch in 99% of situations encountered where a winch would be needed. The MAXTRAX offers grip in all conditions, from snow to sand to hard pack rocks. The MAXTRAX come with a set of instructions but they really are not needed. It is obvious at first look at how to use them. They offer great grip on … [Read more...]
Trasharoo Spare Tire Garbage Container
I was fortunate enough to test the Trasharoo prototype for several thousand kilometers in Australia. The prototype, very similar to the final version, held up to everything we threw in it. The Trasharoo acted as our portable trash can, attached to our rear spare tire as wewent along our one-week excursion into the outback, holding securely all of … [Read more...]