Gear Shed: Turning Algae into Sandals
BLOOM algae material is sourced using a process that both cleans up waterways and ultimately cuts emissions during manufacturing.
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SPRING GEAR
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In depth look at the spring gear we tried and reviewed.
Gear Shed: Earth Week / Mother’s Day Edition
This Earth Week, active mothers deserve the finest eco-forward, durable gear in the universe. We've curated several items here to help your mom run with the wolves.
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A Layer for All Seasons: Mountain Hardwear Polartec Power Grid Hoody
We want our layers to work hard and play hard. That is, we want them to work when we're playing, no matter what's happening outside.
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Gear Shed: MICRO Monster Kickboard
The MICRO Monster Kickboard's fat (70mm wide) grippy tires can handle the highest-octane sidewalk surfing.
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Smartwool Gives Old Socks a New Life
The start of something special for all adventurers, planet-protectors and sock-wearers (aka, everybody)—Smartwool's sock recycling program The Second Cut is launching in the Canadian market.
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Gear Shed: Muck Boot Forager Tall
Muck's Forager Tall is a worthy addition to a footwear segment that was in need of refreshment: the classic rubber boot.
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Kane Revive: A Sustainable Crop of Recovery Footwear
The Revive, by Kane Footwear, is a new kind of sustainable shoe designed for active recovery.
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Heightened Awareness: Shokz OpenRun Pro Sport Headphones
The new OpenRun Pro is a wireless, open-ear sport headphone that uses bone conduction tech to deliver high-quality audio through your cheekbone, leaving your ears open to your environment. We…
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Hold on the Cold: YETI Hopper Flip 18 Soft Cooler
Words & photos :: Scott Parent. Finally, a rough and tough soft cooler that can hold the cold for long-haul paddling trips. Packing and preserving food and drink for longer…
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Exploration To Go: Nocs Zoom Tube
Nocs Provisions, San Francisco-based maker of durable binoculars and accessories, has launched the Zoom Tube Monocular Telescope—the newest addition to the brand’s range of outdoor optics. We like the Zoom Tube…
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Gear Shed: Picks for Surf, Sidewalk, Bike, Beach + Backyard
PEPPERMINT CYCLING CO SIGNATURE JERSEY With three back pockets, side zip pocket, SPF 50+ and ultralight mesh panels on sides and underarms, the PEPPERMINT CYCLING CO SIGNATURE JERSEY ensures incomparable…
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Gear Shed: More Picks for Summer
SPY+ HELM TECH SUNGLASSES The war between style and technology is over. Built on the foundation of one of SPY’s most iconic designs, the adventure-ready HELM TECH provides ultimate functionality…
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Gear Shed: MSR Carbon Reflex 3 Featherweight Tent
words & photography :: Todd Lawson. Camping is one of the best things known to mankind. But without tents, there would be no camping, and without lightweight tents, there would…
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Gear Shed: World’s Most Sustainable Sunglasses?
Let’s face it—the sunglasses most of us own are not sustainable. If they break, they usually go into landfills. (Or worse, they’re lost: dropped into waterways or on trails.) And…
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Gear Shed: Platypus QuickDraw Microfilter System
Platy’s new QuickDraw Microfilter System comes in two parts: the durable and taste-free 1L QuickDraw “dirty” reservoir and the hollow-fiber filter cartridge that attaches to it with one precise turn.…
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The Athena: Portable Energy Toughens Up
Bring your own electricity in your vehicle, or on an off-grid trip, with the all-powerful Athena — Uncharted Supply Co.’s newest portable energy system. Whether your car needs a jump,…
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Three New Versions of GORE-TEX PRO Fabric Hit Market
The new GORE-TEX PRO fabric technologies yield more customized performance. Recently GORE-TEX sent us a new prototype jacket that incorporates three new technologies (outlined below). We took it out on…
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Layering Champ: Mountain Hardwear Polartec High Loft Pant
A versatile layer that serves as a touring-ready baselayer and warm pant in one. This is a high-octane super-baselayer. The Polartec High Loft Pant (available in women’s and…
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