Anyone who rides needs to have a reliable hand pump or CO2 system to fix flats when biking. And know how to use it. I had some bad experiences with CO2 inflators in the past, with the cartridges invariably shooting off all of their contents before I could even attach them [Read more]

Handlebar tape is a bike accessory that usually boils down to personal preference to each rider. I am willing to bet that most people find a tape that works for them, and they stick to it. Maybe they will change colors just to shake things up, or if they have a new bike or [Read more]

I love compression gear. Calf sleeves, tights, socks…you name it and I’ll wear it while I’m running. I truly believe that compression helps thwart muscle fatigue and boost recovery time. I had been wanting to try out a pair of compression arm sleeves for [Read more]

Do you experience problems such as tired or sore feet while hiking, walking, skiing, riding a bike, or even just standing for long periods during work? You may be able to benefit from getting shoe inserts (aka insoles or footbeds). Even back or knee aches could possibly [Read more]

If you're like me, you are very picky about what sports energy products you choose. The flavors can range from nasty to tolerable, to the rare "holy crap, that's awesome!" flavor, henceforth to be abbreviated HCTA. Then there's my friend Mike, who insists on eating the GU [Read more]

GoPro cameras have become ubiquitous in a wide variety of applications over the past several years. They have fed sites like YouTube with plenty of viral videos that previously were only possible if you had a professional film crew following you around. Though the GoPro [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]

If you're a hiker or backpacker that wants to expand your season by starting it a little earlier or extending it a little later, these shoe accessories are a must-have. This is especially true if you plan to tilt your travels uphill, where the snow arrives early and [Read more]

The Rossignol Evo Tour Positrack classic cross country skis are a great beginner recreational setup for those that want flexibility -- flexibility in usable terrain and in not outgrowing the equipment too quickly as skills improve. My girlfriend and I bought the same [Read more]