I tested out Osprey’s Aura 65 Backpack on a 5-day hike in Southern Oregon. This was my first time trying out Osprey gear. I have friends who swear by Osprey’s backpacks. They are loyal to the brand, continuing to buy pack after pack over the years. When I asked one friend why she is so […]
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Post Outdoor Retailer Wrap-Up: Gear for Summer 2013 (Part One)
Having more than 1300 exhibitors at Outdoor Retailer last week in Salt Lake City, I was in a state of dazzle and awe for the three days of the show I attended. Here are some of the incredible products that caught my eye for next summer season, broken down into categories because well, there were […]
3, 2, 1… Summer Outdoor Retailer is Here!
I’m just a few hours away from my flight to Salt Lake City, Utah to attend the Summer Outdoor Retailer show which kicks off tomorrow, August 1. Who’s excited? *Hand raised.* (Me.) The Outdoor Retailer show takes place two times a year, once during January for winter sports, and again in August for summer sports. […]