Reviews (gear, books)
By Mary Reed
Sierra Designs calls it the Spark 15; I call it The Furnace.
By Mary Reed
If Crocs can become a fashion statement, then the MBT anti-shoe can take over the world. How’s that, you ask? It’s because the anti-shoe isn’t just ugly; it’s ugly with a purpose.
In the inaugural year of Get Out! we’ve been able to present some of the best region-specific gear and books as well as some of the greenest gear ever made. And then some. Here’s our recap:
By Mary Reed
No, the Miracle Ball Method will not enable you to walk on water, but it can help relieve pain associated with muscle tension.
By Attila Horvath
If you want to use your digital SLR, lenses, flash, etc. while you adventure outdoors, how do you smartly carry your thousands of dollars worth of gear?
By Chris Stepp
Germans have long been admired for their engineering – just ask Mercedes – but the compliment applies to backpacks as well. Case in point: the Deuter Aircontact series.
By Attila Horvath
The Wind ’N Go might be the most practical light source other than a full moon on a clear night.
By Mary Reed
There are “remedies” and then there are remedies. StingStop, a topical treatment for insect stings, is a remedy that really works.
By Steven Zeisler
This 8-ounce medical kit comes in handy for when life’s adventures become misadventures.
By Cassie Lane
The SL stands for superlight; at 2 pounds, 13 ounces the Big Agnes Seedhouse delivers on this promise.
By Attila Horvath
Riding the Jamis Aurora is a reminder of what is joy it is to have the right tool for a job.
Wit, Wisdom & Wanderings
By Jim Joyce, editor
Opening up a new book is a lot like mounting a bike; in both cases, tremendous potential lies before you.
By the Cuyahoga Valley Trails Council, review by Mary Reed
This is not a hiking guide. Trail Guide to Cuyahoga Valley National Park covers all trail activities – hiking, biking, skiing and horseback riding – in Ohio’s only national park.
By Steven Zeisler
My buddy Andy drinks enough Red Bull to keep them in business – but now I have a healthier alternative for him: Syzmo (SIZZ-mo), the organic energy drink.
By Mary Reed
“Don’t let damaged equipment put an end to your expedition” is the motto of Rec’Repair emergency repair kit, made by Dayton’s own CRG Industries.