Nomadix Towel Matches the Hype: Gear We Love
Earlier this spring I received a Nomadix towel for review, because summer in the south is akin to a Russian banya 24/7. You need a good towel for everything from […]
Opinel Commemorates Tour de France with Limited-Edition Folding Knives
To celebrate the 2022 Tour de France, the world’s preeminent road race, French heritage brand Opinel released two limited-edition No. 08 Folding Knives on June 13. Both knives are made in France. They […]
Running and Biking: Morning, Midday or Evening?
Running and biking in the Tennessee Valley during summer comes with challenges. It is arguably the best and worst time of the year to hit the road or trail. Best […]
Gear We Love: Tommaso Cycling Shoes
I rank quality footwear as the most important piece of gear I can take outside. Great shoes can mean the difference between a really enjoyable run or an excruciating walk […]
Arc’teryx Summer Essentials for Trail and Climb
Whether you’re ready to hit the trail or scale some walls, the Arc’teryx summer essentials for either activity are worth a good look. Boots, leggings, the new Beta jacket, harnesses […]
Gear We Love: Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22
Brooks Running has a successful, top-selling shoe in the Adrenaline GTS series. My first encounter with the shoe was the Adrenaline GTS 15 version, and it changed my mind about […]
Gear We Love: Reliance Outdoor Aqua-Stack
Outsiders love gear. The higher-tech, the better. We’ve got shoes that feel like pillows, shirts that are waterproof and breathe and barely register on a scale, and bikes that cost […]
Speedland SL:HSV Trail Running Shoes Honor Huntsville, East Coast
The latest introduction for trail runners is the Speedland SL:HSV, a shoe tested in Huntsville and elsewhere by trail junkie Liz Canty and designed for slick rocks and gnarly East […]
LifeStraw Unveils New Peak Series Water Filtration System
LifeStraw has revealed the spring launch of its new Peak Series water filtration systems designed for use in the outdoors and backcountry. Building on the success of the original LifeStraw design, the Peak […]
Garmin Launches Instinct 2 Series Wearable
Garmin International has released the Instinct 2 Series, its newest addition to the popular Instinct family of purpose-built smartwatches designed with rugged individualists in mind. Built to withstand any element, the technology-driven Instinct […]
