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We are huge fans of the original BioLite. A portable stove that doubles as a gadget charger by burning twigs and leaves? Cool! Now, take that same stove and add a brew system capable of dishing out delicious coffee and you have the BioLite KettlePot, Read more…
Many companies have tackled the "how do I charge my phone in a disaster" problem, but no one did it with as much style as Brunton. Sure, you could use a Mophie case with a built in battery, or burn some twigs to generate electricity with the BioLite, Read more…
Water. You need it. It's sort of crucial to survival. At home, you've got an endless supply. In the backcountry, if you run out of this stuff, you can really find yourself sideways. The same thing goes for natural disasters, post-apocalyptic Read more…
Every year, around springtime, I always lament at having to hang up my Patagonia Synchilla Snap-T. The damn things are ubiquitous, and for a reason. They're arguably the best fleece ever made. Now you can extend the life of your favorite fleece into Read more…
Nearly all avid backpackers will tell you that they have no problem living without most of life's luxuries when they're out in the woods. It's part of the freedom and appeal of being out in the backcountry. This back to basics mentality has a limit Read more…
Socks are socks, right? Well, ask any long distance backpacker and they'll tell you that socks can make or break you when you're on the trail long term. This spring, Keen's introducing the Keen Olympus Crew Sock, the best hiking/backpacking sock Read more…
There's so much to love about skiing and snowboarding: the gear, the speed, the mountain, hot chocolate (or something stronger), but long parking lot walks with your gear and tedious hikes up and through backcountry can be a pain. Function's Read more…