Gear Archives

#12DaysOfGiveaways Custom Chaco Sandals

Paulina DaoDecember 6, 2016631.6K views

Chacos, without a doubt, are my ultimate favorite shoe. With a multitude of strap styles and colors galore, it’s pretty dang hard to not collect these sandals in every combination imaginable. And just when you thought they couldn’t get any better, Chaco introduced the Z/Cloud sole this season, which takes the ultra-comfy Chaco footbed and makes it even comfier. My trusty Z/Cloud X2 has accompanied me nearly everywhere this year from dusty trails to fancy meet-the-family gatherings. They can be dressed up or dressed down. They’re burly enough for your outdoor adventures and dainty enough for city wanderings. Now a pair can be yours.

#12DaysOfGiveaways Mountain Hardwear Scrambler 30 Pack

Paulina DaoDecember 1, 2016772.2K views

The Mountain Hardwear Scrambler 30 isn’t anything new for 2016, but this trusty backpack has survived 2015 and 2016 without any real issues. It’s the bag that I reach for…

#12DaysOfGiveaways: our favorite gear of the year

Paulina DaoNovember 28, 20163890 views

Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza. It’s been a great year with some great gear we’re teaming up with Midwest Basecamp, Missouri Howell and some of our favorite brands to give away a bunch of our top-rated and favorite outdoor gear of 2016.

Rad Artists that Bring Outside Inside

Paulina DaoNovember 25, 201621.4K views

Sometimes the weather outside is frightful, and your home just feels so delightful. There’s no shame in hibernating at home every once in a while. For those days, shop these artists that bring the outside inside.

Arc’teryx Arakys Approach Shoe Review

Paulina DaoNovember 15, 201605.2K views

‘Tis the season for short(er) approaches, shorter days, and lots of try hard. When you’re at a crag with a high concentration of problems, who wants to put real shoes on to move 100 feet to the next route or use the bathroom? That’s where the Arc’teryx Arakys approach shoe excels.