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3 Tips on Choosing a Wearable Tech Device Wearable tech is not just about your classic Fitbit anymore. Apple Watch, Android Wear, Jawbone, Pebble, Microsoft Band 2, and Vivosmart by Garmin are just a few of the wearable tech or…

Store Outdoor Sports Gear Easily with Our Tips By Sarah Sanders As the weather begins to change from cold, snowy ski days to warm, sunny bike days, it’s time to put away the winter gear and ready biking, hiking, and…

Our Favorite Insulated Jackets for Utah Winters In the Salt Lake City-area outdoor community, a puffy coat is standard three-season attire. Add on a beanie and your winter wardrobe is dialed. Whether you favor down or synthetic insulation, there’s a host of techy…

As summer turns to fall and temperatures drop, many cyclists put their bikes away for winter. Not me. I have a few months left at least, until snow and ice start to cover the roads. Even then, it is possible to…

It’s 95 degrees outside in New York City, but inside a nondescript warehouse, the temperature is a chilly 35 degrees. Nike has transformed the space into a winter testing lab of sorts where journalists are guinea pigs here to test their…

SUP Review: 10’6″ Ride SUP, by Red Paddle Co. ($1,300, redpaddleco.com) But first…a story, of course When I was eleven, my family went on its first real vacation. At least that’s what it felt like. As a 5th grader in Jenks, Oklahoma,…

[Note: These reviews are my own observations after having tried each of these items on several trips over a period of anywhere up to 8 months.] Versatility is a virtue, and that’s as true for travelers as it is for the…

The best apps for planning your outdoor adventure (and having a great time once you’re there) By Molly Newman Sunscreen…water bottle…first-aid kit…smartphone? Maybe it’s time to update the classic “10 Essentials” list to include the handy GPS device/camera/music player/information source…

Check out these summer hikers! The Arc’teryx Acrux FL GTX Footwear is perfect for technical climbing approaches and are all around sweet hikers. They feature a truly remarkable design exclusive to Arc’teryx that employs a special separate liner and a…

Our best finds for hot day or night workouts. 1. PowerSpurz and PowerArmz When it’s too hot to run in the sun, many runners take to the street at night. Keep yourself safe when you do with LED-lit shoe and…