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Staff Pick: Teva Original Universal Sandal

January 16, 2023

The Teva Original Universal Sandal is my go-to footwear for just about any summertime activity. I wear these sandals for dog walking, beach tripping, and...

Ben Ferguson

Staff Pick: Merrell Alverstone Hiking Shoe

January 13, 2023

This past summer, I wore the Merrell Alverstones hiking shoeon a 3,000 mile backpacking trip walking along the Continental Divide from Mexico to Canada. Over...

Ben Ferguson

STAFF PICK: Therm-A-Rest XLite Sleeping Pad

December 6, 2022

I used the same NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad on three different five-month backpacking trips and even after all this use, it is still my go-to...

Ben Ferguson

STAFF PICK: Therm-A-Rest Parsec 20F UL Sleeping Bag

November 30, 2022

I used this sleeping bag on my 150 day backpacking trip from Mexico to Canada along the Continental Divide. The 800 fill hydrophobic down kept...

Ben Ferguson

STAFF PICK: Jackson Rockstar 5.0 Whitewater Kayak

October 21, 2022

The Jackson rockstar 5.0 is a lightweight, comfortable, and easy to use play boat for surfing river waves. If you’re looking for your first ever...

Mitchell Sheridan

Staff Pick: Hoka Torrent 2.0 Trail Running Shoe

September 28, 2022

The Torrent 2.0 is a killer lightweight Trail Runner. The supple lugs on the sole make for excellent grip and allow for comfortable running on...

Mitchell Sheridan