When we're not working at the UpaDowna Basecamp, we're usually at a locally owned coffee shop around Downtown Colorado Springs so commuting by bike is important to us. Not only does UpaDowna staff travel by bike a lot, but so…
Carrying a bunch of stuff with me on MTB rides is a rarity, I have been known to cover the miles with minimal gear, food, and water. And while this is my old normal it as occurred to me that…
On our way out to our inaugural Outdoor Retailer show, we took the long way. We stopped at the Sundance resort for some casual camping and gentle lift serviced biking. While perusing a little shop there I stumbled across a…
The SCOTTeVEST SeV Sportsman Vest is an all in one, go anywhere, stylish, comfortable vest. Most sportsman type vests are made with a particular activity in mind such as Upland bird hunting or fishing. Designed for convenience and…
Arriving at the Cotopaxi booth during the Winter Outdoor Retailer Show, I immediately knew that I would like this brand. Their products are both fashionable and functional, and they have an amazing business model that is very inspirational. Walking around…
Super light and easily stash-able, this 18+ liter day pack is a great little pack for light day hikes or as a done in a day summit pack. Using ripstop nylon and featuring ultralight 3D mesh shoulder straps this pack…
Weight: 2.6 lbs. Volume: 60 L Fabric: 210D Nylon Base & 150D Silicone Impregnated Nylon upper MSRP: $179.95 The crew at Klymit have been go-getters and innovators in the outdoor gear game since 2007. I'm glad to report they…
Kelty PK 50 Pack Features: unique zipperless design, multiple pockets, rain cover, HDPE framesheet, single aluminum stay, lumbar support, ventilating back panel, and air mesh shoulder straps Capacity: 35L + 15L (removable) 50L overall MSRP: $199 Kelty's PK 50 pack…
The Marathon Magic 22 from Aarn Packs is designed to help you stay balanced and comfortable on your light and fast endeavors. That being said this is a hard review to write, because I have had 2 versions of the…
Design: Durability and light strength. Designed for living, built to last Materials: Cordura Brandwater resistant ripstop Weight: 11 oz MSRP: $64.95 I have seen this product before on the trail with friends traveling around the Rockies and have always thought, man, that…