Goal Zero, makers of portable solar power products, have begun working with other companies to integrate solar power into their products under their Solar Ready Partnership program. Goal Zero offers a selection of systems that you can piece together to power and recharge [Read more]

Clif Bar has rolled out a new product category, called Organic Energy Food. Using real-food ingredients, the flavors were inspired by the home recipes of Team Clif Bar athletes to supply energy and satisfy cravings. The focus is on two types of activities: Go Fast, or high [Read more]

The new Kodiak portable power bank from Outdoor Tech might be one of those must-have items for your next trip or outdoor adventure. It is essentially a rechargeable 6000 mA lithium-ion battery that can charge up your tablet, smart phone, action camera, GPS, headlamp - [Read more]

For Spring/Summer 2014, Kelty has designed a new backpacking system from the ground up. Called TraiLogic, the system is meant to take the focus off of your equipment and put it where it belongs - enjoying your [Read more]

The new ReVolt headlamp from Black Diamond will allow the use of alkaline batteries OR rechargeable NiMH AAA batteries. Even better, the headlamp itself acts as a charger for the rechargeable batteries, through a USB plug on the side. So, if you have access to a car, [Read more]

A few companies are looking at the limitations of mobility with sleeping bags, and adding features to allow a user to leave their tent and perform tasks without needing to leave their sleeping bag. The idea is practical; heating up the inside of the bag with your body heat [Read more]

There are quite a few companies incorporating paracord into products as an emergency preparation option. Some begin as woven wristbands or necklaces that can be untied in a bind. Or tied into a bind. See what I did there? Maybe you will never need to use the paracord, but [Read more]

As the name suggests, the Backcountry Bed is meant to perform as the camping equivalent of a real bed. In a traditional mummy bag, it is difficult to impossible to be able to turn while sleeping without the bag moving with you. The Backcountry Bed is built more like a [Read more]

In most cases, the simplest ideas are the most elegant. And ideas born out of necessity are usually the most valuable kind. Take the PackNet, an attachment cargo system that extends the carrying ability of a backpack. Sure, we would love to go ultralight. But that is not [Read more]

Precision Travel Werx announced their newest premium sport trailer, the Atlas 8 Base Camp. The Atlas 8 is a cargo trailer for the adventurer, allowing you to pull your gear behind your vehicle and reduce the drag from roof-mounted storage. That in turn will help save gas on [Read more]

The Grayl (pronounced "Grail") is a new take on personal water filtration. Using a metal cannister, the process is similar to a coffee press. The water to be filtered is put into the cannister, then an inner sleeve with the attached filter is pressed down, and the filtered [Read more]

An interesting new product at the show was the Scrubba Washbag. For those on long trips, it provides a portable way to wash your clothes in minutes. The basic form is that of a compression dry bag, with use-specific features added. Simply fill the bag with your dirty [Read more]

In almost every case of finding the right camping gear, it is a matter of balancing weight versus comfort. This is especially true when trying to select a sleeping pad. More comfort usually means more weight and [Read more]

Hiking socks.... they're all the same, right? Wrong! I think people tend to focus more attention on the sexier parts of their outdoor wardrobe and other gear selections, but a poor choice in socks could easily make for a miserable outdoors experience. Socks are the [Read more]