There’s no denying that camping gear can be expensive. Like, really expensive. There’s a ton of information out there about how to cost cut, where to save, what to skip, etc. I’m all for this. As a broke dirtbag climber, I learned the difference between what I need and what I want. People often ask, […] Read more…
The trailer for Everest has been floating around the internet and I couldn’t be more excited. As a former dreamer and now mountaineer, I’m entirely prepared to be completely let down by the excessive dramatization and crazy movie stunts, but that doesn’t change the fact that I think this movie looks sweet. I have a strange […] Read more…
Dont like going to the bathroom? Don’t worry, the Loop N’ Poop is here to help. At first I thought this was totally fake. And then I went to the website. Glad to say, my days of the monkey swing, log squat and tandem squat are over. Enjoy. Read more…
The history channel recently aired a new survival show called “Alone.” Honestly, I had never heard of it, but one of the guys in the office asked me about it. I work for a company built by skiers, so anytime a crazy wilderness survival question comes up, they assume I have the answer. Normally I […] Read more…
Life hacks are all the rage these days and we decided it’s time to get on board. We’ve partnered with WaterOutfitters.com and Inlineskates.com to try and create a massive inventory of summer sports hacks. We’re looking for you, the customers to Tweet, Post and Share your favorite camping, beach life or inline skating hacks to […] Read more…
It’s festival season; time for hot days, late nights and boogie ‘til you drop tunes. Setting up camp for a music festival is more of an art form than anything else. You’re sure to walk by a few sites and wonder what kind of crew they had setting up camp, with pools, DJ’s and foam […] Read more…
There aren’t many things that are as multifaceted and convenient as an Altoids can. The iconic tin box isn’t just for carrying candy, it’s being used as a standard for compact kits. From survival kits, to USB ports, to on the go arts and crafts, these tiny tins have hit almost every stretch of the […] Read more…
Life on a long trek can get monotonous. Day after day, mile after mile, you need something to break up the time. Electronics can be fun, but frankly after 6 months of Candy Crush, it gets a little old, not to mention the occasional human interaction is a welcomed change. So what do you […] Read more…