When I came across Matador’s booth at Outdoor Retailer this year, I saw something that I don’t often ever see: Innovation. And not just some here and there, but a ton of it across an entire product lineup! Headquartered locally here in Boulder, Colorado, Matador has come a long way since their first, initial product, the Matador blanket. Since then,...
From suits to casual denim and beyond, Beckett Simonon’s Doweler Cap Toe Boots ensure every step forward is a stylish one. With full-grain Argentinian leather these boots are a treat to any eyes. Every stich screams perfection and the handcrafted nature of these boots is beautifully well-done. Add in brass speed hooks for a sharp accent and useful function, paired...
Meet the men’s casual hiking boot that looks great both on and off the trail. With full-grain leather, IcePick temperature-sensitive lugs, and a waterproof exterior, the Bridgestone Chukka is one impressive boot. Let’s face it, there are a lot of men’s chukka boots out there, but finding a pair that are as rugged as they are handsomely stylish... Now there’s...
From extended tactical range days to multi-day hikes spent outdoors, the Camelbak BFM backpack hauls cargo like a champion. With a 46L/2807 cu in gear capacity, the BPM pack features an impressively roomy interior. Multiple compartments dedicated to everything from storing pens, knives, maps, water and beyond, make accessing all that gear as easy and simple as it gets. There’s...
From mountain biking to day hikes, tactical range days slinging bass, And beyond, the Camelbak Miltac Mule is the perfect, portable companion. For all the times where you need a full range of motion but don’t want to be dragged down by a heavy backpack, the Camelbak Miltac Mule is the ultimate answer. At 1 lb 13 oz, this hydration...
At just under 5 inches and 5 ounces, the Coast P1XR makes for one excellent, all-around compact flashlight. Arriving with a belt clip, this is one flashlight that’s meant to go places. With 460 lumens on high and a 3.5-hour runtime, the P1XR has some admirable power given its space conscious size. Even more impressive is that it also manages...
Meet the long range monster with an impressive 1200 FT beam distance! With a construction that’s built like a tank, the TX7R has easily become one of my all time favorite flashlights. In reality, it’s not hard at all to see why. Originally designed for law enforcement officials in mind, the TX7R is big on the tactical feel but extremely...
From charging smartphones to cameras, powering up battery packs and beyond, Sunsoaker’s 5 and 10-watt solar panels offer electricity anywhere you go in the great outdoors. For a while now, I’ve been wanting some type of solar panel to put on the rear of my backpack and to keep around for emergency uses. When out camping, hiking, etc. about the...
From ultralight and compact packs to oversized duck pool toys and more, touring Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018 was a blast! Below you’ll find new gear and cool displays that caught my eye. For individual highlights, Matador’s new Flatpak toiletry bottle and soap bar case really got my attention. Backpacker’s Pantry’s chicken and rice was rather amazing for being a...
Tailored for action, Vertx Recon pants were made for the toughest missions in mind. When you want to blend into the everyday world while still retaining incredible utility, reaching for a pair of Vertx Hyde or Delta Stretch pants is well, a no-brainer. But let’s face it, not every moment requires a low-profile look that mirrors the public. Sometimes you...
