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Helle Norway Knives – Utvaer and Arv Knife Review
Inspired by the wild mountains, fjords and open seas, the story behind each Helle knife beings in Norway during the 1930s. At the time, two brothers Steinar and Sigmund Helle could be found in the forge of their father’s farm…
Nitro 800 20 Degree Sleeping Bag & Sweet Suite 3 Tent Review
For the past forty years and counting, Sierra Designs has mastered the art of crafting attainable, functional and striking outdoor gear and apparel. When it comes to Sierra Designs, there’s more to love than just their ultra-high performance gear. In…
Garmont – Men’s Dakota Lite GTX and Toubkal GTX Boots Review
Headquartered near the Dolomite Mountains in Northern Italy, Garmont has been crafting some of the finest performance footwear for hikers, mountaineers, and backpackers alike for the past 54 plus years. When it comes to Garmont gear, advanced technical innovation, the…
KUHL Kondor Krew Review: Wildkard Hoodie and Firestorm Parka
The story behind KÜHL, otherwise known as “cool” in German, starts with a man who moved to Utah with the intent of skiing at least a hundred days. To do so at the age of 18, meant he had to…
Men’s Mountain Ranger Parka and G-1 Flight Jacket Review
The story behind Cockpit USA starts in 1975 with a seasoned Warbird pilot, Jeff Clyman, and his father’s Army Air Corps aviator jacket. After receiving a wave of attention over the jacket at a WWII era aircraft show, the company…
Teva Arrowood 2, Peralta Chukka & Arrowood Riva Shoes Review
Famous for their original sports sandals, the story behind Teva begins in 1984 at the Grand Canyon. There you will find the same trailblazing spirit embodied by one very clever river guide. When it comes to men’s footwear, Teva offers…
Trew – Cosmic Jacket and Super Down Shirtweight Jacket Review
When it comes to technical performance ski snowboard apparel, Trew has been perfecting the art for over ten years and counting. From ski jackets to baselayers, snow socks, and beyond, when it comes to Trew’s latest lineup, there’s something for…
Dakine Winter Gear Review
If you are wondering where a name like Dakine comes from the answer is rather simple: It comes from the Hawaiian Pidgin word, “da kine.” Founded in 1979, the once Hawaiian company, calls Hood River, Oregon home today. With almost…
Men’s Under Armour HOVR Sonic Connected Running Shoes Review
Finally, a running shoe that can track every single step you take. From duration to distance, stride length, cadence, pace and beyond, the men’s HOVR Sonic running shoe always keep you connected. When it comes to Under Armour’s latest footwear…
TOPO Designs Outdoor Gear Review
With a folded flag for a logo, it’s not surprising to see innovative and adventure-inspired gear coming from the Colorado-based company, Topo Designs. Found by Jedd Rose and Mark Hansen, the duo started designing and sewing packs in a Fort…