From the original Boulder, Colorado garage in 1995 to the present day, Chrome Industries has remained consistent on making their gear indestructible. While the company itself has moved around over the years from Boulder to Denver, San Francisco, and Portland Oregon, a few things have remained unchanged: Industrial durability, innovative functionality, and brilliant utility. Even with well over twenty years...
When it comes to nimble mountain ascents, the Vivobarefoot Tracker FG boot takes flexibility to new heights. At just 329-grams, these featherweight men’s hiking boots weigh almost next to nothing. Best of all, they feel incredibly natural on foot. Beyond the attractive, lightweight construction, the flexibility is genuinely awe-inspiring. With two hands you can effortlessly bend and compress one of...
From heavy hiking to hunting through harsh terrain, you can bet the Crag Rat USA boot from Danner will live up to virtually any outdoor task. Built to take a severe beating, these Danner boots excel in conditions where packed snow, slick ice, loose dirt and high-pitched rock are the norms. Seriously, throw anything you can at these boots, and...
Handpicked from the current Adidas’ winter line, these are some of my favorite men’s cold-weather wear finds. The first piece I had to try on was the latest Climawarm jacket featuring Allied 80% duck down and 20% feather insulation. With 600 fill power, staying warm while hiking outdoors atop a snow-covered mountain was effortless. Best of all, with all that...
With new features like polarized and photochromic lenses making their way into the ski and snowboard industry, it’s no surprise that the cost of goggles is increasing. My latest pair of goggles, the Nomad by Zeal Optics, were a cool two-hundred and fifty dollars. Of course, not everyone is going to spend that much on goggles. Though, if you want...
Meet the men’s Novo outerwear 2.0 collection from TOBE, featuring some of the best skiing, snowboarding and snowmobile jackets, bibs and mono suits, ever made. Designed by Vikings in Sweden should say it all. TOBE’s outerwear took me by complete surprise the moment I got my hands on their new 2.0 Novo jacket and bib. Not only was their 2.0...
Based in Boulder, Colorado, Matador has set a new standard in lightweight, compact and weatherproof gear with their all-new Advanced Series line. Here’s something you don’t see every day. A duffle that holds 30 liters or 30 pounds of gear, and yet only weighs 5 oz. while fitting into the palm of your hand. Did I mention it’s weatherproof too?...
Meet the Bindle Bottle. It lets you sip on down your favorite beverages, either cold or hot while stashing your stuff out of sight. Made from 18/8 food-grade stainless steel with double-walled construction, this vacuum insulated travel mug is a dream come true for coffee, tea, and liquid lovers alike. Best of all, it features something that other travel mugs...
When it comes to hauling around my firearms, and related gear, protection, and spacious cargo capacity are two things I not only appreciate but demand. For the longest time I stuck with a simple rifle sleeve, but like most firearm owners out there, your collection grows and grows. Within time, I found myself heading to the range with more and...
With Kevlar, full-grain leather, and an eVent BBP membrane lining, these 5.11 Tactical boots are built for the toughest missions in mind. On the outside, the 5.11 Tactical Apex boots offer a seriously refined and rugged look, yet still, manage to provide an interior that’s incredibly comfortable on the foot. While there are two color options, dark coyote and black,...
