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...]
Adventure Medical Kits Weekender Kit
One of the absolute most important items to have while hiking, backpacking, camping, or trekking off-highway is an emergency medical kit. You just never know when the need to treat an ailment is necessary, and sometimes being unprepared for the unexpected can mean the difference between life and death. … [Read more...]
Wham! Bam! Lessons in Colorado's High Country
I heard Jackie yell “ROCK!” but it wasn’t the “Rock!” that you would normally hear while climbing. This was a voice of panic and fear,and yelled at the top of her lungs...repeatedly. I looked up and watched a 500 pound boulder heading straight for my head at extremely high speed. This wouldn’t be the worst part of my day. … [Read more...]
HAM'in About Radio Communication
Tire Clinic – Major Sidewall Repair
You've just passed through a gnarly series of rocks and ruts in what seemed like a very difficult traverse in your Jeep vehicle. Then, all of a sudden, you find your tire has been severely damaged from an adjoining rock. You're in the backcountry, far from civilization. What do you do? … [Read more...]
Leatherman Surge Multi-Tool
The Leatherman multi-tool has made a worldwide impression since its introduction 25 years ago. It’s an essential, must-have tool for every glove box, garage, utility drawer, and backcountry adventure. A must have for every outdoorsman, off-highway adventurer, do-it-yourselfer, and soccer mom. … [Read more...]
Riding Free
The dictionary uses an interesting phrase to define freeriding: "The original concept of freeriding was that there was no set course, goals, or rules to abide by." … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Shelter for Camping Adventure
The most popular backcountry shelter is a tent. They are relatively lightweight, weatherproof (or supposed to be), fairly warm, and easily packed. … [Read more...]
Therm-a-rest Trekker Lounge for Camping
Cascade Designs’ Thermarest Trekker Lounge is a chair sleeve that converts a Thermarest self-inflating mattress into campsite chair. … [Read more...]