I’m a big outdoor enthusiast so, not surprisingly, I own a lot of gear. While I do have my favorite go-to brands, I also happen to enjoy trying out newer-to-me brands. Enter: Gregory. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Gregory packs have been designed to meet the demands of life’s adventures with cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking backpack solutions. The company has been around since 1977, and even today, they continue to be a trusted, world…
We have recently been connecting more with Brandblack, a mostly fashion footwear company that is making strides in the running and outdoor lanes. Last year we tried out the Brandblack Kaiju, a pretty solid foundation of a running shoe that we feel will get better over time. We ended the year by sample the Santa Monica – a fancy hiking boot that many an Oregonian may want to put on their feet this Spring and…
We’re lucky in the Pacific Northwest to be near plentiful water sources on so many good adventures. Whether it’s alpine lakes, waterfalls, creeks, or rivers, I can usually get away with just carrying all the water I’ll need on an outing – or, ideally, less than I need with a filter. The MSR TrailShot™ Pocket-Sized Water Filter is a good option to throw in the bottom of your pack for those “just in case” days.…
We are blessed here in Oregon. There are just so many different trails to explore across this great state – from Coastal hikes, to serious backcountry and high desert excursions – there is somewhere out there for everyone. While we are not a hiking blog, we do feel that there is some definite overlap between running and hiking. Sometimes we even overlap the same trails. Company: Scarpa (Facebook | Instagram) Shoe: Rush MidGTX ($179) 13.4…
Now that traveling is becoming a little more comfortable, we are looking into doing a little more on this front in the upcoming year (fingers crossed). As we highlighted recently, we took a trip to Tennessee to not only see friends and family, but also to participate in a cool half marathon. And as we started dusting off our luggage for the first time in almost 2 years, it became evident that our bags were…
These days, when you are out and about, you are likely to carry your phone with you. Depending on how long you’ll be away from the power grid, you may worry about your phone running out of battery, and then you won’t even be able to use it as an emergency flashlight anymore! The ToughTested XIP 3300MAH Sport Utility Powerbank and LED Tube solves those problems. This compact power bank will fully recharge most phones…
While we have some camping / hiking bloggers on staff, I myself am not one of those. Don’t get me wrong – I love a good hike but am able to admit that I don’t have the expertise that others have. So when we came across ust, a maker of essential adventure and survival gear for almost 85 years, I reached out to our resident outdoors expert Bobi Jo and asked her about them. The…
I happen to come across this sweet spot thanks to Facebook. I had seen photos of a mushroom house and it caught my attention. I had to go there! Thankfully, after some easy research, I found this spot was only 30 minutes from my house! I’ve been there a number of times now. Galen McBee Airport Park‘s construction was completed and opened back in 1977. The half mile soft dirt trail and one mile full…
I am a road runner who likes to add an off road adventure to my long weekend runs whenever possible. During this time of “no races” and “quarantine” I find myself drawn to adventure runs more so than when I’m in training. If I can’t have a big race to look forward too, I can plan a fun weekend run! I’d like to share with you one of my very favorites! I first ran this…
I love winter and early spring adventures with the cooler temps and the rain that refreshes everything. It’s hard to get out the door but once you do, it feels amazing. On the other hand, summer and early fall is always welcome, with more daylight hours, more accessible trails and land, and less risky weather. Although I’m enjoying my long runs in the rain for now, I can’t wait to start backpacking season! The latest…
