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Baffin Footwear – Men’s Summit And Control Max Boots Review
A Canadian company that was forged from the harsh environment and cold temperatures of the Great White North, Baffin would become a worldwide recognized name in the boot industry. Baffin concentrates its efforts at “being technically advanced, high-quality Footwear and…
Nanga Takibi Kake-Futon Down Blanket Review
Founded in 1941 by Akira Yokota, the company’s name “Nanga” originates from the Himalyan mountain Nanga Parba, which stands above 8,126 meters, rendering it the ninth highest mountain in the world. Notoriously formidable to ascend and with an equally prohibitive…
Carhartt – Men’s Workwear & Gear Review
Cold-hammer forged from the industrial era of the late 1880s, Carhartt would become an American household name. Hamilton Carhartt would design and produce workwear that people needed and loved. Purpose built, long lasting, hard wearing clothing for excellent value is…
Filson x Danner Grouse Boots Review – GORE-TEX Footwear
In 1850 a pioneer spirit by the name of C.C. Filson took his love of the great wild frontier, and combined it with one of American history’s most defining chapters to create an activewear brand that would stand the test…
Men’s Vasque ST. ELIAS FG GTX Boots Review
Vasque footwear has been conquering the trails since 1964, taking hikers across the best and worst of terrain in both style and superior performance. A leading producer of some of the world’s top-rated hiking and backpacking boots and trail runner…
MultiCam GP Tote, Overwatch Anorak and Patrol Parka Review
From its very roots, this company has been focused on one thing: producing the very best gear for the US combat soldier. For this reason, Otte Gear makes some seriously high-quality kit. Materials to build quality, everything is top notch.…
DDR Knives – Ventilator Carbon Fiber II Knife Review
Starting as a small operation in 1987, Darrel Ralph Designs wouldn’t make its first sale until 1992. From this point on, Darrel Ralph Designs would become the industry-wide recognized company it is today. The company mission statement for Darrel Ralph…
POC Orb Clarity Snow Goggles and Obex SPIN Helmet Review
Emerging from the ski racing sport in 2005, POC has been protecting people across a wide array of sports and activities. While working towards their primary goal of: “reducing the force transmitted to the brain and body in case of…
Men’s Maximus 2.0 Logger and Moc Toe Wedge Work Boot Review
Focusing on the user instead of the sales goals or marketing objectives, Carolina is able to produce seriously durable working footwear. Initially, they begin with approaching everything they do with the objective to: “provide working people with footwear that is…
Bolle TSAR Ski Goggles and Instinct MIPS Helmet Review
Stretching back to late 1800’s France, Bollé has been making world-renowned products with the most advanced materials. It’s founder, Seraphin Bollé set out for the best, over the years this would be achieved. From being an innovator, industry manufacturing leader,…