I have now had the opportunity to review a few of the different sleeping pads that Klymit makes, but the Dash 10 is the first pack. The Dash 10 was designed for activities that require a fast and light pack. I have mainly used this pack while trail running but took it out on a few hikes.
The first time I heard about goTenna I was super intrigued. I do a lot of trail running and hiking in the mountains where cell service can be weak or nonexistent and having a solution for communicating while in the backcountry could be a life saver. goTenna was gracious enough to send out a test pair and I took some time to see what they could do.
I am amazed at how many people don’t understand what a good pair of sunglasses can do for their eyes. The Wolcott from Native is a great example of a pair of glasses that will help protect your eyes while out playing in the sun. They have a smaller frame and polarized lens which makes them great for active outdoor activities.
I don’t know about you, but half of the reason I love the outdoors as much as I do is because of my mom. I assume most moms would love a bouquet of flowers, but those eventually wilt and die. This year, show your mom or wife how much you love her by getting her a gift she can use all year long while playing in the outdoors.
Probably many of you are thinking why an outdoor review site would be reviewing the UAG Microsoft Surface Pro 3 case. Well, in order to write reviews, you need a computer and I have been using the Surface Pro 3 for the past few months. The Surface Pro is a great computer but when traveling having a case is a must. UAG was gracious enough to send one out for a review and the following are the benefits and a couple shortcomings that I have noticed.
Finding that perfect gift for someone that loves technology can be hard to do, so we tried to do some of the work for you. This gift guide is full of great gifts for those that think technology is king. You will find gifts that are perfect for the fitness buff to the adventure traveler and something for those in between.
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