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  • E-Bike Basics

    E-Bike Basics

    E-bikes are definitely here to stay and we’re psyched about it! They allow cyclists more freedom in range, load weight and passengers. There’s no time like now to try out...

    Annie Fast |

  • A Year of UnNew: Month Six

    A Year of UnNew: Month Six

    The Challenge: go an entire year buying UnNew goods except for food and medical supplies. Could you do it? Month six: Confessions of a shopaholic.

    Emma Athena |

  • Bouldering Basics with Lonnie Kauk

    Bouldering Basics with Lonnie Kauk

    The simplicity of bouldering is almost defined by what you don’t need—no ropes, no knot tying skills, no climbing hardware, and no harness. You don’t even really need a partner....

    Annie Fast |

  • Inside Scoop: Down

    Inside Scoop: Down

    Ever wonder how feathers make their way into sleeping bags and jackets? How are down products made? What kind of standards are out there, helping ensure humans aren’t exploiting the...

    Emma Athena |

  • A Year Of UnNew Month Five

    A Year Of UnNew Month Five

    The Challenge: go an entire year buying UnNew goods except for food and medical supplies. Could you do it? Month five: the joy of discarding.

    Emma Athena |

  • Basic Bike Maintenance and Care 101

    Basic Bike Maintenance and Care 101

    Bike maintenance is a simple undertaking that pays off in dividends. Being proactive about maintaining your bike is the best insurance plan to keep you pedaling the trails instead of...

    Annie Fast |

  • The Geartrade Tent Buyer’s Guide 

    The Geartrade Tent Buyer’s Guide 

    If it’s been a hot minute since you’ve bought a tent, you’ll be delighted to know they’ve come a long way since the hulky, heavy behemoths most of us slept...

    Beth Lopez |

  • What is Friluftsliv: Free Air Life

    What is Friluftsliv: Free Air Life

    For Scandinavians, it’s been a way of life for as many generations as anyone can remember. But lately, the concept of friluftsliv, Norwegian for “free air life,” has been making...

    Beth Lopez |

  • ocean plastics washed up on beach

    Support Brands Repurposing Ocean Plastics 

    Ocean plastics are a huge problem. We can all do our part by limiting our use of single-use plastic. We can also vote with our money by supporting brands that...

    Annie Fast |