archives: Adventure Gear
Megamid - The Ultimate Tent
Today’s gear review comes from Matador editor and community member, David Miller The “mid” is the ultimate shelter and the only tent [...]
Vaude Ultra Trail 20 Pack
Sleek and ultra lightweight, get ready to hit the trails with the streamlined Vaude Ultra Trail 20. Made with 450D polyester and a total weight of jus [...]
Keen Women’s Targhee II Mid Hiking Boots
It wasn’t until days after a 45km trek to Machu Picchu that I realized I never got a single blister en route. Thanks to Keen’s Targhee Hiking Boo [...]
Marin Alpine 29er hardtail trail bike
This is a pretty bad-ass mountain bike for under $600. Rock Shox Dart 3 suspension fork, with preload, rebound and turnkey lockout, gives you 100mm o [...]
Best Lightweight Shell Jacket: Arc’teryx Beta AR
I own this jacket and I can tell you it’s the single best piece of outdoor clothing I have. From islands to rivers, to snow capped mountains, i [...]
Best lightweight backpack for skiing and riding
Flawlessly designed for any adventure in the snow, this little pack is a great new addition from the backpack experts at Osprey. [...]
Best all-purpose, lightweight headlamp
At a negligible 2.5 onces, this powerful little headlamp will have you covered setting up camp, reading in your tent, or charging up a snowfield at 3a [...]
Best women’s climbing harness
Looking for the perfect women's climbing harness? This one has is comfortable, versatile and a favorite of female climbers. [...]
