When a pair of best friends in the U.K. decided to row across the Atlantic Ocean, it’s safe to say that expectations were low. For Charlotte Harris and Jessica Oliver, the idea of joining this grueling, 3,000-mile race across the world’s second-largest ocean just sounded like a fun challenge. Harris and Oliver had no rowing […]
First impressions are hard to overcome, and when I first opened the package containing Forloh’s latest product, I scratched my head and thought, huh, they look like Fjallravens. And, well, the similarity in appearance to some of Scandinavia’s top pants is rather uncanny. Forloh shares a lot with the Swedish icon. But its new Brush […]
Father’s Day is right around the corner (June 16), and it can be tough to find the right fishing gift for a dad who spends his free time flinging flies and casting lines. There are countless options out there, from sunglasses made for peering through the water’s reflection to rods that almost guarantee a record-breaking […]
By Brady Burgess and Johanna Ohm for iRunFar, which first published this story. Spring Energy’s Awesome Sauce gel was a product that seemed too good to be true. A staple in many ultrarunners’ nutrition plans, it promised to deliver high carbohydrates and calories in a small package of easy-to-digest applesauce-like gel. The 180-calorie gel offered nearly double that of […]
I’m 42 and began skiing when I was in kindergarten, so I’ve spent a lot of time at Colorado ski resorts wearing a variety of ski kits. In all of my years on the slopes, I’ve never been stopped as much as I have while wearing the Rossignol Rallybird Ski Jacket. And as someone who […]
In a surprise announcement today, German outdoor gear brand Jack Wolfskin confirmed it will wind down its operations in the U.S. and shut down its U.S. retail site by July 1. A brand representative said that Jack Wolfskin will “refocus all resources towards its robust European, EMEA [Europe, Middle East, Africa], and Asian business operations.” […]
When the forecast calls for rain, but your job doesn’t offer rain checks, staying dry and comfortable becomes a challenge. Working in the rain doesn’t just challenge your comfort, it also tests your resilience and productivity. Whether you’re in construction, landscaping, or any outdoor trade, having the right gear is essential to not just endure […]
I am pretty obsessive when it comes to hats. I love them in all their forms — cowboy hats, bucket hats, baseball caps, fedoras, tricorns. You name it, and I probably own at least one of them. But the one kind of hat I’ve never loved for its fit, feel, or style is the typical running, […]
I am pretty obsessive when it comes to hats. I love them in all their forms — cowboy hats, bucket hats, baseball caps, fedoras, tricorns. You name it, and I probably own at least one of them. But the one kind of hat I’ve never loved for its fit, feel, or style is the typical running, […]
Fitness encompasses a host of activities: walking, running, golfing, climbing — all with different metrics to track. The best fitness watch or fitness tracker is one that supplements your workout regime, tracks the data, and fits with your lifestyle. Our experts have been strapping on fitness watches of all kinds for close to a decade […]