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Stocking Stuffers: Best 50 Gifts Under $50
…elf-sufficiency. Matador Pocket Blanket 2.0 (US$30) Blankets are great for parking your butt pretty much anywhere, though they can be bulky to carry. Not so with Matador’s Pocket Blanket 2.0. This compact blanket packs down small enough to fit in a pocket and uses a water-repellent, puncture-resistant material. The revamped design also includes corner stakes and sand pockets to help secure it in windy conditions. Bellroy Pencil Case (US$39) Pencil…
9 Great Crossbody and Sling Bags for Men to Buy in 2022
…ablet along with snacks for you and the squirrels you’ll be feeding at the park. The main compartment could easily hold a light jacket along with your daily essentials. There’s an additional full-width zip pocket inside the main compartment that hides a key strap. There aren’t any pen slots, business card pockets, or any additional organization areas. So plan on doing the modular packing thing with sub pouches if you’d like to stay organized. The…
One-Bag Travel: What to Pack for Austria
…uch colder days persist until May. So on any sunny day before that, expect parks, public spaces, or many flat surfaces with direct sunlight to be occupied. Sitting on the grass in Vienna, surrounded by gorgeous architecture, history, culture, and the Viennese themselves, is an experience that shouldn’t be missed. It also serves as a warning to visitors as to what to expect in terms of climate around that time. Getting Around Public transportation…
Beau Industries Parenting Pack R1 Review
…ee are of a bag that’s been taken on multiple trips to the airport, to the park, dozens of trips to the grandparents, trips to the beach, and days by the pool. That should provide an idea of how this bag is holding up. It’s a bag that can hold you over for several years. The internal materials are also worth mentioning; mostly 420D Ripstop Nylon. What some bags use for exterior materials are what’s being used as the liner here. Again, showing atte…
Best New Gear | October 2022
…™ Collection Whether you’re sipping during a lunch break, strolling in the park or kicking back by the campfire, dependable drinkware is a useful addition to your carry while out and about. And now MiiR are delivering elevated class to your drinkware with their new TruEnamel™ Collection, which includes a tumbler and a camp cup. The innovative collection features pure-fired glass enamel, creating a super-smooth and polished drinking surface. Additi…
Ultimate Travel Gear List That Will Change the Way You Travel
…redibly well made and fun bag to tote around your gear for a picnic in the park or a run to the gym, I think you’ll like the Slot Tower Rope Bag. Duffels More of a stuff in kinda traveler? Then check out these duffels! The Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag 40L is carry-on compatible and easy to carry on your back thanks to the removable padded shoulder straps. The abrasion and weather-resistant fabric gives the bag a stand-out look that is designed…
Holiday Gift Guide I Gifts Under $100
…ood Eyewear has a series of limited-edition frames inspired by four iconic parks – Arches, Joshua Tree, Glacier, and Crater Lake, with a portion of sales going to local park non-profits. The 1% for the Planet member decided to make each frame in the collection from plant-based bio-plastic, with a unique park-inspired colorway. The glasses also feature genuine wood inlays, stainless steel springs, and polarized lenses. The kit also includes a color…
Buyers Guide: Autumn Adventure Kit 2020
…oft® Gold under a nice 6oz cover cloth lining, with a drop tail for you to park on when needed. This is one of the more versatile vests that I’ve owned. It has the classic Filson utility: functional pockets, great materials, and a killer simple style. The waxed outer means it can take any weather too! Danner Logger 917 The folks at Danner have done it again. They’ve reinvented a classic and made it work for the modern-day adventurer. This boot wor…
Triple Aught Design’s Destination : Dune (Part 1)
…o an abandoned mine shaft. Likely 100 years old or more. Once the rigs are parked on their own respective level surfaces, a small group gathers around the entrance of the cave. I go straight in first, footsteps behind me as I push forward down and into the cold darkness, using the Flieger’s powerful lumens to light the way. The further down I go, the darker and colder it gets. “Likely 100 years old or more. Once the rigs are parked on their own re…
Buyer’s Guide: the Best Custom Backpack and Bag Makers
…ns has led to Atom Packs. A brand based in the UK’s Lake District National Park and focused on creating backpacks for hikers, climbers and mountaineers. Bags are made to order and shipped across the globe. There are plenty of options for tailoring the standard pack designs including body color, size, and fabric choices. But if you’re looking for something different, custom options are the way to go. Since each pack is made to order, it’s easy to t…
Packing List | What to Pack for an Alaskan Adventure
…e to see a grizzly or two feasting on thousands of berries that pepper the park. Fall in full form: Photosynthetic lanterns garnishing the wetted edges of Alaska’s creeks and rivers. Feet up and feasting on the views that pour in from every direction. Epic mountain #1234577 Denali’s grizzly are smaller than their coastal counterparts mainly because their diets consist of berries, not salmon. Dall sheep call the rugged brows of Alaska home. And it…
REVISIT :: Preservation and Product
…Jillian: REVISIT was inspired by our desire to help preserve our National Parks and remind people “What Makes America Great”. Why are National Parks so important to you? Jillian: They are the foundation of what makes America great in my opinion. What struggles do they face? Jillian: Our National Parks are facing critical threats of federal budget cuts. Children’s programs, trails, rangers’ jobs and other programs are facing drastic cuts all of th…
Hinterher Shop Visit
…rtation – in their words, a sophisticated design and utility in one. On a sparkling Berlin summer morning, we decided to train seven hours south to Bavaria to check out Hinterher’s wares with our own eyes. “‘Hinterher’ is a Munich-based carry enterprise that specializes in high-quality bicycle trailers for cargo transportation – in their words, a sophisticated design and utility in one.” Nach München Bavaria is another world compared to its northe…
The 12 Best Bike Multi-Tools
…a range of budgets, functions and portability needs. Check them out below… Park Tool MT-1 Multi-Tool (US$ 6.93) Simplicity is the name of the game with the MT-1, which offers nine functions in a convenient and hassle-free design. Plus, the price is sure to appeal to users who are looking for a good-quality basic multi-tool that won’t break the bank. Great for: a multi-tool that’s easy to use and comes in at a budget-friendly price… Park Tool AWS-1…
Drive By :: Mystery Ranch Sweet Pea
…it was secure enough and didn’t move around. Win! We set off from the car park in light snow, which lucky for us got heavier and heavier. After a few hours of packing snow, the Pea had lost the battle with the wet, and had become quite damp, but my precious items remained dry and protected in a ziplock bag. 😉 Next up, we flew into San Francisco. After a few days of exploring the city and my first surf at Ocean Beach (and run-in with one of SF’s ‘…
Outdoor Retailer Summer 2015 :: Recap Part I
…ty of Alite gear is designed with car camping or leisurely afternoons in a park in mind. Boasting some really cleverly designed coolers, chairs, and mats that emphasise packability, simple functionality and comfort, we were tempted on more than one occasion to ditch OR for a local park to put some of these products through “testing”. 22 – 24 Patagonia This year Patagonia refrained from releasing any new packs, instead focusing efforts on updating…
Berlin Muse :: the ARCHIVAL Ranger Tan Waxed Twill Rucksack
…es. All the while dealers rub weary eyes by the entrance ways to Görlitzer Park and further along Görlitzer Strasse where the light dapples through the tall oaks a woman bites into a warm croissant with deep intent as the sun washes over her on the corner. The sky above is rich and blemished by a solitary contrail and I think of past times living in New York City where the crisp air was exactly the same as it feels today. I lock my bike to a tree…
ECAL + QWSTION: These Student Prototypes Will Blow Your Mind
…s in all their innovative glory below… Big Fold – Jakob Reuter and Chelsea Park Worried about being caught in unexpected rain showers? The Big Fold has you covered – literally – with a clever backpack design featuring an integrated rain poncho. The design makes great use of CottonShell® fabric’s water resistance, breathability and rigidness to create two functional pieces in one. The poncho can be unfolded without having to take the bag off, and f…
Bustin Signature Skate Everything Bag: First Look
…rrential downpours as easily as a skater-hater’s hose down. “Get out of my parking lot you troublesome kids!” And it looks great, too. I’m a fan of the colors they’ve picked. The smooth grey fabric with seatbelt-type black webbing and bomb-proof metal strap hardware combine with the pop of blue from the weatherproof zipper on the front slash pocket to give this tough bag some serious style points – like the Rock and James Bond had a baby… and the…
Best New Gear: May 2020
…safe’, master-piece and Japanese sportswear brand Mizuno hit it out of the park with their five-piece collaboration. The series includes two backpacks and three shoulder bags, all sporting serious 90s-vibe color details that’ll turn heads, no matter where you are (or what decade you’re living in). Haven / Porter Utility Day Pack If utility with rugged military styling and work/play versatility sounds good, the Haven / Porter Utility Day Pack is on…
These are the Brands, Retailers and Publishers Standing Against Racism
…488 In The Dark, Season 2 Or documentaries, these: 13TH The Central Park Five Burton “We stand in solidarity with the Black community. We are listening. We will commit to making an impact on dismantling systemic racism. We are ready and willing to admit where we’ve come up short and commit to what we can do better. We know that change doesn’t happen through words alone. Right now, we’re donating $100,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (@n…
Adventure at Home | Best Accessories for Socializing in the Pandemic Era
…doors, there are plenty of excellent carry items that can make any garden, park, or open space your new living room. So we got to work finding the best accessories for socializing outdoors. The items we’ve tested over the last five months are perfect for making a social space anywhere. We’ve chosen items that will encourage good food, good company, and good times. Our criteria for these items were pretty simple: portable, robust, and social. We st…
Best New Gear: September 2020
…ivities ranging form working from home to light rock scrambling at a local park. Woodies Next Generation Performance Chinos Woodies set out to make pants that were compromise free and it looks like they’ve completed their quest. Made from durable 2-way stretch “smart fabric”, these will allow you to move freely on your adventures. But our favorite parts? 6 pockets (on has RFID shielding) and they’re custom tailored to you. They even offer a perfec…
10 Great Overlanding Storage Solutions, Tested
…e height, especially with lifted vehicles. You may find yourself unable to park in your own garage. You’ll also need to avoid places with low clearances such as public parking garages. Drawer Systems For those with trucks and SUVs, a built-in drawer system is a semi-permanent/permanent solution that can provide protection, organization, and security for your gear. These systems are designed to be mounted directly to the vehicle. They can be made f…
The Best Snowboarding Gear, Tested 2021
…ping handle. The IXION skate wheels keep it rolling through the airport or parking lot with ease. The only danger is you can conceivably pack too much. On my flight to Colorado, I packed 82lbs into this with room to spare! The Best Snowboarding Gear Hauler – Thule RoundTrip Snowsport Duffel Bag The Swedish folks know a thing or two about snow and winter sports. So it is no surprise that they’ve created an excellent collection, including this Roun…
Roew Roll Top Board Bag Review
…on roof racks, in the back of my car, stored in a house and at various car parks along Phillip Island and the Surf Coast of Victoria, Australia. Who It Suits The Roew sits between a board sock and a board bag. It is soft, compressible, and length/shape flexible… sock. It has handles and a carry strap… bag. It pretty much offers the best of both. Simply put, it suits most surfers. There are three lengths available: short, medium, and long. The shor…
Green Guide: How Brands Are Working Towards Sustainability
…team energy generated by the plant is used to heat water at a nearby water park, which sounds fun. Better Design (QWSTION) Like Econyl, the team at Qwstion are also working toward a circular future. They even developed their own circular material, a new plant based fabric dubbed Bananatex. With their new pack cloth ready for production, the team then set about pushing their design practice to create the most circular range of products possible. Th…
Brooks Pickwick Cotton Canvas Backpack 12L Review
…, and the fact she could take it to work (she’s a reporter) and out to the park with friends. But she just felt the material of the water bottle pocket looked cheap, the shoulder straps she felt would get gross over time and also looked funny with a weird gaping issue, and that she personally just needed more pockets. For the price point she felt she could find other bags with a few more features to make the investment worth it. Her thoughts mirro…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…e kings at nailing urban luxe. And the California brand hits it out of the park with their Esquire Briefcase, where luxury meets everyday functionality and ruggedly suave styling. A slim, premium piece for carrying work essentials like a boss. It’s made in the USA with full-grain leather, AustriAlpin Cobra buckles and a scratch-resistant Alcantara lining to protect tech. Organization-wise there’s a 15″ laptop pocket, along with smaller pockets and…
This EDC Daypack Delivers Next Level Access
…uld blend just as easily into the office as it could strolling through the park, grabbing a quick coffee, or hauling your workout gear. And they’ve built on the original SWIFT Backpack to do so. Meet the CYCOP SWIFT 2.0 Backpack. Rapid access on the fly The key element of this 23L backpack is the S-style YKK zipper that enables multiple access points to the main compartment. Unzip the bag partially for access to gear right at the top or bottom wit…