If there is one thing that every Oregonian needs, it is a nice mid-size bag. I feel that the majority of us take in some excursions, both urban and rural, and are in need of a bag to pack running gear, extra clothes, healthy snacks, water, and miscellaneous items (like baby paraphernalia in my case). Be Outfitters has already surpassed their asking amount for their Tahquitz Pack and Cabrillo Dry Bag, and man does it look…
If you’re familiar with the Columbia River Gorge you already know that the area features a plethora of great hiking options. One of the more popular hikes is Dog Mountain. At just shy of 7 miles round trip, it can be considered “easy” enough for the lesser active folk, but with an elevation gain of 2,800 feet, it’s also strenuous enough for the fitness seeking folk. The best part about Dog Mountain, however, is that…
Some people geek out on cars. Some people geek out on makeup products. Something I geek out on? Outdoor gear. I’m not ashamed to admit it. So when I received a couple of VSSL Outdoor Utility Tools, you better believe I was geeking out hardcore. I was the lucky recipient of the Flask and the First Aid kit. VSSL Outdoor Utility Tools are multi-functional flashlights that are extremely compact. Their products offer up a unique…
Run Oregon sometimes receives products to review. In this post, Run Oregon provides some initial impressions on a pair of Lems Boulder Boots in their new leather version. We recommend checking out our initial review of the Lems Boulder Boots that was completed in early 2016. When I tried out a pair of the Lems Boulder Boots, I was a big fan of their portability and comfort: Keeping this boot simple makes it collapsible – that’s to say you could stuff it…
If you’ve never gone snowshoeing, my one piece of advice to you would be: GO. NOW! The very first (and only time) I have been able to go snowshoeing was definitely an experience I won’t forget. There’s just something so peaceful and magical about traversing through a snow covered forest; You’ll swear Mr. Tumnus himself will come strolling out, playing his flute. With all the snow that’s been falling in Oregon lately, I would say now is…
The one thing I really enjoy about my current job is my schedule; I have Friday’s and Saturday’s off. Friday’s for me means running errands and typing up any other loose ends. If I’m really lucky, however, Friday’s for me means getting out on the hiking trail. In the summer, this was especially nice because this meant fewer crowds, even on the more popular trails. One trail I was able to cross off my personal…
It was the end of March and I was with a group that was planning on a summit attempt of Mt. St. Helens. Being that it was the end of March, there was a good amount of snow on the ground in the Washington area. While I was wearing clothes suitable for cold weather conditions, I definitely was not prepared for rain and snow during the actual climb. Because the forecast had not called for…
I have always found filling stockings a tough task. On some level, it can be easy if you pack it full of running staples like socks, body glide, and endurance fuel packets (all great options, don’t get me wrong). But sometimes it can be tough to pack a big gift punch in a confined space. Epic Wipes may just be the right kind of product to do just that.
Being an Oregonian and loving the outdoors seem to go hand in hand. In fact, if you ask most Oregon folk what activities they enjoy most, I can wager a guess that many of them will put ‘hiking’ somewhere at or near the top of the list. While I am currently 30, I really just started getting serious about hiking in the past year and a half. In that time span I have been lucky enough to be able to get out on…
Run Oregon sometimes receives products to review. In this post, Annette Vaughan and Geli Heidelberger provide some initial impressions of the SealLine BlockerLite Dry Sack and Urban Waterproof Backpack. Company: SealLine, a brand of Cascade Designs Our dry bags, portage packs, backpacks and dry sacks are designed and tested in Seattle by engineers who know and live these core sports. They match materials and design to create the most specialized, high-quality waterproof gear available. Each product…
