From small beginnings come great things. What started as a seed planted in an adventurer’s mind turned into a company that creates, innovates, and delivers lightweight, durable, and cutting-edge gear for outdoor enthusiasts around the world. Our relentless pursuit of making things better, of answering questions, and of finding solutions continues to drive us. It’s our bedrock, our reason to be. We’re excited to have you along for the ride. ...read more
As an avid enjoyer of hiking and trail running, there was a time in my life when I would let winter get me down. I avoided icy trails like cracks in the sidewalk, almost superstitious of the perils they held. It wasn’t that I didn’t have traction devices at the time, it was that the trail traction technology out there felt heavy and cumbersome, not to mention hard to keep on my...read more
Whether you’re going for an easy day hike or plan on exploring the backcountry for weeks on end, you need to dress the part. To paraphrase Mark Twain, “clothes make the adventurer”. So if you’re planning on spending any time breaking a sweat and getting dirty outside, there are a few things that you should know. Not all clothes are created equal. In other words, a shirt that’s great for a day...read more
For avid adventure enthusiasts, choosing a backpack is no small matter. This piece of gear becomes an extension of yourself, says a great deal about who you are and how you approach the outdoors, and, most importantly, has a significant impact on your physical comfort. Just as there are dozens of aspects to consider when choosing a vehicle or the right laptop, when choosing an externally framed backpack, there are a few...read more
When I started backpacking, there was only one kind of stove to take along: liquid petroleum fueled. In the USA, naphtha, also commonly called white gas or Coleman fuel, was used. In Scotland, when I lived there, white gas was scarce so kerosene (known as paraffin oil there) was burned instead. Then, canister stoves and prepackaged cans of isobutane went mainstream. But, some outdoor enthusiasts sought stoves that were lighter, simpler to...read more
There’s a definitive moment that marks a person’s departure from mere outdoor tourist to outdoorsman or outdoorswoman and that moment is when you’re willing to go number two in the woods and dig the hole yourself. Whether you’re making this move because you want to do rugged, dispersed camping instead of staying at manicured sites with vault toilets, or you’re getting into backpacking, you’re gonna need a good piece of equipment to...read more
A Brief History Of Fire Charred bone and ash. That’s how we know that a million years ago, our ancestors had most likely harnessed the power of fire. Based on evidence found in Wonderwerk Cave in South Africa, scientists have discovered signs of the earliest fire including tools, surface fracturing, and the aforementioned plant ash and bone. Modern humans have only been around for approximately 200,000 years which means that fire precedes...read more
Pushing the boundaries is part of the outdoor experience. I like to see how much faster I can go, how much further into the wilderness, and how much fun I can pack into my outdoor adventures. A natural part of this pursuit is finding gear that empowers me to push the boundaries of the outdoor experience. If this sounds like you, you’ll want to check out titanium cookware. Titanium is great for...read more
For me, pushing the boundaries is part of the outdoor experience. I like to see how much faster I can go, how much further into the wilderness, and how much fun I can pack into my outdoor adventures. A natural part of this pursuit is finding gear that empowers me to push the boundaries of the outdoor experience. If this sounds like you, you’ll want to check out titanium water bottles. Titanium...read more
