Like many of you out there, I've recently been bit by the smartphone craze. The functionality and capability of today's smartphones have taken the instant availability of information to a whole new level and with it, a whole market has been created to help protect this investment. … [Read more...]
M-Rock 673 Camera Bag
M-rock bags are overbuilt, reliable pieces of gear for the professional and amateur photographer. The latest offering from M-rock lives up to this heritage. I am a fan of this bag! With messenger-inspired styling, it does not look like a camera bag which I find refreshing and helpful. … [Read more...]
Expedition One Front Winch Bumper for Jeep JK / Warn Powerplant Winch
I have been wheeling with the Expedition One front winch bumper (with the Rubi-skid) and the Warn Powerplant for three months now. The bumper has taken a severe beating with the powdercoating mostly holding up and the Rubi-skid adequately protecting the weak spots near the radiator and the sway bar motor. … [Read more...]
Flash Stove by Jetboil
There are times when there are only one or two people and there isn’t a need for cooking a large meal. There are also times when something as simple as a can of soup or hot water for coffee or cocoa is all that is desired or needed and in other situations likebackpacking, you want to utilize space and weight as best you can and a smaller cooking … [Read more...]
GoPro Hero HD Helmet Camera
This time last year we had the opportunity to test the original Hero and had some really good chances to test it in different environments and situations to see what it could do. A surprisingly small camera it packed a large array of options that it could be used for, the Hero was able to take still shots like any other camera, bursts of stills … [Read more...]
Lowa Renegade Hiking Boots
The Lowa Renegade GTX mid-rise boot is perfect for day hikes and overnights where weight is a concern. Out of the box the boot needs little break in time before it’s ready to tackle the trails. The Vibram® sole provided a moderate amount of flex and good traction when ascending on a recent climb in the Pacific Northwest, and the seamless, … [Read more...]
Lowa Terek GTX Hiking Boots
When I received the boots in the mail, I wore them around the house for about an hour that afternoon to help break them in before a climb up Longs Peak (14,256ft., 5k elevation gain, 15 miles roundtrip) in Colorado. We opted to hike via the Keyhole Route with my wife and our good friend. This was my third time to ascend this route and I felt it … [Read more...]
Mobil Medic Trauma Gear's "A Buck Adds Up" Campaign
*From our friends at Mobil Medic & Expedition Awareness* We'd like to take a moment to share with you a little bit about Expedition Awareness (EA). EA has "...chosen to raise awareness for Adrenoleukodystrophy (and the ALD Foundation) and Newborn Screening for the disease. As well as promote the genetic research facility built by the … [Read more...]
Xplore Adventure Series Jeep Wrangler Coming Soon
Venchurs XPLORE Adventure Series, a specialty vehicle program available through new car dealers nationwide, is pleased to announce XPLORE packages for Jeep vehicles. XPLORE Vehicles are designed for delivering adventures for you and your family. You can choose from four levels of equipment to fit your lifestyle and appetite for exploring, … [Read more...]