Holiday Gift Ideas for Hikers
Need ideas for that hiker in your life? Here are our top 10 picks to help make your holiday shopping easy. 1. Aveda Hand Cream Hands get dry on long hikes with extended...
Category: Gear Review
REVIEW: Combat Wipes
GEAR REVIEW: COMBAT WIPES Outdoor Cleansing & Hygiene Wipes Consecutive days in the wilderness without access to a shower generally means stench. I spent much of the past climbing season covered in sweat, dirt,...
REVIEW: Haeleum – GLEAM Shirt
Haeleum Gleam shirt is comfortable, stylish, and high performance. Haeleum Gleam Rhodonite Red withstands the rigors of both indoor and outdoor exercise. After several hours in the gym, my face and hair will be dripping, but...
REVIEW: GRB Glutathione Rapid Boost Energy Drink
Rob Keller MD’s Glutathione Rapid Boost (GRB) energy drink is a nice boost with a great taste. Jill I am working hard to get back into running after bad blisters forced me to...
REVIEW: Fenix HL60R Rechargeable Headlamp
A Must for Outdoor Needs Indestructible, solid, hearty, and just plain awesome are descriptions that come to mind after testing the Fenix HL60R Rechargeable Headlamp. This premium headlamp was perfect for an alpine start...
Review: Vital 4U Screamin Energy Max Hit
Vital 4U’s Screamin Energy Max Hit should be a staple in your pack. We’ve come to rely on Screamin Energy Max Hit for our endurance needs. Between High Intensity Interval Training, boxing, yard work,...
REVIEW: Rovor BuddyBlinder Headlamp
In need of a quality headlamp at a great price? Rovor’s Martel BuddyBlinder 4 Mode LED Headlamp Flashlight has all the trimmings. I began wearing this headlamp camping in a torrential downpour in...
REVIEW: Fenix CL30R Camping Lantern
Considering a new camping lantern? The Fenix CL30R Camping Lantern has everything a camper could possibly want. I started testing by comparing the Fenix CL30R with my normal lantern, a well-known brand. The CL30R...
REVIEW: REI Intro to Map & Compass Class – Level 1
Class: REI Introduction to Map & Compass Class – Level 1 Class size: 6 in my class (REI admits up to 12) Distance: Less than 4 miles (9,000 steps on a Fitbit) Time: 6...
REVIEW: Guardian DEET-Free Mosquito and Tick Repellent
With three hikes in the Upper Peninsula on the calendar during the height of mosquito season, I was in search of an effective bug spray. Guardian’s DEET-Free Mosquito and Tick Repellent delivered when it...
