Hiking Guide: Annette Lakes
A clearcut here, a clearcut there, next thing you know, you’re talking one serious bald spot. That’s what runs through your mind on the way up Annette Lake Trail, especially…
Birds of the Nisqually Delta
A visit to Nisqually Delta is all about the birds. Whether you bring the kids and enjoy a simple stroll along the short loop to the Twin Barns, or gear…
Hiking Guide: Pilots Trail
While hikers usually opt for the longer and less steep trail starting near the Issaquah High School, paraglider pilots and hikers seeking a more strenuous workout climb this trail from…
Sage Trout LL Rod and Trout Reel
Sage targets trout with new rod & reel
Sage Trout LL rod & Trout reel designed for dry fly fishers In recent years, most fly rod designers have focused on stiffer, faster, more powerful casting rods. This season,…
Durable vessels for backcountry boozers
For centuries, humans have stored alcoholic beverages in glass containers, in large part because glass bottles have been inexpensive and easy to produce compared to other options. But also, because…
Best options for gear hauling
Modern adventurers enjoy unrivaled options when it comes to enjoying outdoor sports. Hiking, biking, surfing, kayaking, rafting, paragliding, skydiving, skiing, snowboarding. There’s no end to the fun that can be…
Orvis puts pro gear on everyday anglers
A lot of companies sell products labeled as “Pro” gear but few of those products truly meet the needs of professionals. Fishing guides, pro anglers, fisheries biologists, and riparian scientists…
Returning to the River of No Return
Sitting in the Boise Airport for the second long day, I realized my long-anticipated adventure on the Middle Fork Salmon River wasn’t going to happen. Wildfire smoke from Canada…
Trxstle offers innovative rod transport
After nearly 30 years of reviewing outdoor gear, I’ve seen far too many “new” product designs that merely make modest changes to a previous design. But once in a while,…
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Best Sleeping Bags: Winter 2017/18
For months, we used a huge array of new sleeping bag and came up with a handful of products we think are worthy of mention. Here's what we liked, and…