Blog Posts
How to Build the Perfect Summer Adventure Kit Without Overloading Your Pack
Summer 2026 is shaping up to be a massive season for outdoor adventure — and the gear world has responded accordingly. But with more options than ever, the biggest mistake...
The Neck Gaiter Is Having a Moment: Here's Why Every Outdoor Enthusiast Needs One
Ask anyone who spends real time outdoors in 2026 what their most-used piece of gear is, and neck gaiters keep coming up. Once considered mostly a winter or ski-specific item,...
Why UPF 50+ Sun Clothing Is the Outdoor Trend You Can't Ignore in 2026
Sun protection has quietly become one of the most talked-about topics in the outdoor world this summer — and for good reason. Dermatologists are louder than ever about UV exposure...
Tech Pants Are the New Travel Essential: What Every Adventurer Needs to Know
If you've been paying attention to the outdoor and travel gear space in 2026, you've probably noticed one thing: tech pants are everywhere. From GearJunkie's annual best travel pants roundup...
The Sun Hoodie Boom: Why Every Outdoor Forum Is Suddenly Obsessed With UPF in 2026
Sun hoodies, UPF 50 standards, and neck buffs are dominating outdoor forums in 2026. Here's why — and how to build a trail-tested sun protection kit that actually works.
CrossFit for Skiers: Off-Season Training to Ski Stronger
Discover how CrossFit training builds strength, agility, and endurance for skiing.
Rafting the Grand Canyon with Arizona Raft Adventures: A Journey Through Time
This spring, I had the privilege of rafting the Grand Canyon with Arizona Raft Adventures (AzRA)—an experience that defies description but left a lasting impression. From the moment we pushed off...
How Long Would It Take the U.S. to Build Infrastructure for Soft Goods Manufacturing?
For decades, the U.S. has outsourced the production of soft goods — including clothing, footwear, and textiles — to countries like China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and India. These nations have built...