Day two at Outdoor Retailer (OR) was more about getting a look at new products that are launching. Taking aim at getting us outdoors or making it more comfortable when we do venture out and a few definitely stood out.… Continue reading
Spirits, particularly whiskey, are universally supported on most, if not all, outdoor adventures. In the winter, you may find a celebration nip atop a summit or a swallow of tingling warmth when battling cold temperatures. And when it’s time to … Continue reading
One would never take their laptop into the cold wilderness without keeping it warm, protected . . . and safe. Otherwise, those awful words—Error Message—will flash incessantly, and the thing just stops.
The body’s computer—now known as the iBrain?—needs warmth, … Continue reading
So, what gear made it into the backpacks of our gear reviewers after the holiday gift-giving surge? From traction gear to emergency gear, Snowshoe Magazine has a few recommendations from our reviewers and some readers.
STABILicers Original –
The STABILicers … Continue reading
I rarely snowshoe with trekking poles. It’s just not something I do. I like having my hands and arms free to use a camera, examine local trees, check e-mails on my blackberry, and throw snowballs at passing snowmobilers. I feel … Continue reading
With snowshoe season just around the corner, here are several options for gearing up.
Blundstone 560 Series Boot
With a history dating back to the 1850s, Blundstone, an Australian company, has been making dependable footwear while establishing its stellar reputation … Continue reading
Go ahead, admit it. Your knees aren’t quite what they used to be.
Governments want your money; pay up. Pain wants relief. Sleeve up.
That little light strapped on your noggin bouncing around when you’re wearing it at night, the flashlight you drop down a ravine after slipping on a climb . . . all a thing of the past when you don the coolest headgear in a fortnight, Ergodyne’s Glowear PowerCap with it’s just discovered secret capability.
I’ve always been a big supporter of MSR’s water filtration products. In fact, I still own and use an older model from the 90s. And it works great! But what I’ve been suggesting to fellow snowshoers and hikers is to use the SteriPEN in conjunction with a filtration system – especially on long backcountry trips.
While visiting the 2011 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show, I met with the good people at powerhouse company, 3M. As you may know, 3M owns several brands, including ScotchGard, Post-it, and many others. 3M also owns Thinsulate – the “secret ingredient” for insulating a number of products in today’s outdoor industry. My Thinsulate experience – aside from The North Face jacket hanging in my closet – ignited some hope for my existing footwear. The Thinsulate Thermal Insoles offered a footwear revival and supported the further use of some of my favorite pairs of shoes.
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