Category: Gear

Nathan Summit Polarized Running Sunglasses

Billed for running, Nathan's Summit sunglasses are ideal for any and all adventure sports! Nathanโ€™s first-ever line of polarized, non-slip sunglasses was designed specifically with athletes in mind โ€“ they are lightweight yet durable, and stay in place no matter how bouncy things get.

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Ibex Women’s Journey Love Sleeve Crew

Thereโ€™s so much to love about the Journey long sleeve crew by Ibex. Comfortable, stylish and odor resistant, this shirt wonโ€™t spend much time in your closet. The cut is just right: loose enough to wear over a short sleeve or tank top, yet fitted enough to work as a base layer. We found it to be the ideal weight for our fall adventures, but can see weโ€™ll be reaching for it in winter, spring and summer as well.

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Good To-Go Food Kits

Good To-Goโ€™s mission is to โ€œchange how people eat on-the-go.โ€ The companyโ€™s dehydrated meals (just add boiling water) are both healthy and quick-to-make, and weโ€™ve been enjoying its delicious, nutritious offerings on backpacking, bike packing, paddling and backcountry skiing adventures for several years now.

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Goal Zero Nomad 5 Solar Panel

Goal Zeroโ€™s Nomad 5 Solar Panel is the solution to your charging challenges no matter what adventure youโ€™re on. This lightweight yet rugged 5-watt panel features a built-in kickstand that allows for multiple positioning angles while at camp. You can also strap the panel right to your backpack to catch those rays on the move.

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ORCA Walker 20 Softside Cooler

At 14.5โ€x11โ€x13.25โ€, the ORCA Walker 20 Softside Cooler is just the right size for day hikes, beach outings and short car trips. In fact, this cooler โ€“ which is insulated with 28mm of tough MetaPolymer โ€“ can keep items cold for days when packed with ice properly.

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ZenBivy MotoBed™

The Zenbivy MotoBed™ is the best thing to happen to camping since, well, the first time a human ever slept on the ground. We were already madly in love with the Zenbivy Light Bed sleep system for backpacking; to luxuriate in the same cloud of comfort with zero set-up hassle is sheer bliss.

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GSI Rakau Knife Set

GSIโ€™s Rakau Knife Set is a vital addition to your gourmet camp kitchen. Sustainably sourced, this set is crafted for longevity and everyday use. It features three knives including a Chef knife with a Santoku blade and Granton scallops which allow for the thinnest of slicing, as well as a serrated bread knife and a paring knife.

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AfterShokz Aeropex

Bone conduction headphones boast technology that allows you to listen to music (and podcasts, audio books, etc.) or talk on the phone while still being well aware of your surroundings. For that reason, we were excited to give the AfterShokz Aeroplex a try โ€ฆ and weโ€™re happy to report we were impressed!

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Our recent article with Michael Allen is up! Featuring his new film A Long Road To Tao, that's being featured in the Las Cruces International Film Festival this spring along with his work as a fine art surf and wave photographer ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŽฅโ 
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Check out Michael's work at the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—โ 
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Written by contributing writer @ellasuring
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When itโ€™s not raining, Castle Rock State Park offers amazing hiking and rock climbing just under an hour away from Santa Cruz! ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿฅพ

And when it is raining, you can still get out there and have some adventures! ๐ŸŒง๏ธ

We went out last weekend in a break from the rain and sent some climbs at Indian Rock ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝ

Just remember to bring water, snacks, warm clothes, and plan beforehand as there is no cell service there, adventure on!

#rockclimbing #adventuresports #outdoor
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Can anyone guess where this iconic Redwood Tree ring is in Santa Cruz? ๐ŸŒฒThe canopies of redwood trees support entire ecosystems of wildlife, insects, plants, and they even create soil up there from decomposing leaves ๐Ÿ‚. Next time you go mountain biking, running, or hiking, take a glance up and wonder at the marvels towering above you! #hiking #santacruz #adventuresportsjournal ...

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