Sending Independence

Though It may not be entirely relevant to travel and adventure photography, It is relevant to inspiration, So I must say how much I enjoy the music of Pink Floyd. Last night I saw Pink Floyd: The Experience here in Northeast PA, and thoroughly enjoyed it. It came complete with the hits, bright lights, and even and

By |2017-12-16T19:34:28+00:00February 22nd, 2012|Climbing, Travel|0 Comments

Bamboo Bottle The Eco-Friendly Water Bottle

By: Patrick Gensel   [yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef_xC-fstEg'] With the current popularity of bamboo these days, why wouldn't there be a drinking bottle made out of the stuff? Introducing the Bamboo Bottle, an environmentally friendly solution for carrying your water. The bottle is constructed of bamboo, glass, and recycled plastic which helps minimize the impact created by

By |2017-12-16T19:34:39+00:00August 18th, 2011|Gear, Video|2 Comments

Jam Out In Style With Goal0 Rock Out Speakers

By: Patrick Gensel [yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQwzj5lhvew'] Looking for an affordable way to share your tunes around the camp fire or at base camp? Sounds like the Rock Out by Goal0 is just what you need. The Rock Out speaker system is a rechargeable and portable speaker for any device with a standard headphone jack. The Rock

By |2017-12-16T19:34:40+00:00August 16th, 2011|Gear|1 Comment

OR Wrap and The Grand Teton

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming -- The Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City has come to an end.  For a first timer, it was a little overwhelming and in many ways a blur.  Patrick and I actually had a "light"schedule compared to some we know (Jason, Josh, etc. - you know who you are). Nonetheless, we

By |2011-08-08T06:21:03+00:00August 8th, 2011|Guest Post|1 Comment

Klymit’s Inflatable Outdoor Products

By: Patrick Gensel In 2006, scuba diver and outdoor person Nate Alder took the noble gas concept used in dry suits and started to transition it into other types of outdoor gear. Using Argon, a safe and eco friendly gas, Alder was able to create products that insulate using the lightweight and readily available gas.

By |2017-12-16T19:34:40+00:00August 6th, 2011|Gear|0 Comments

The Gigantic Gargantuan Gear Giveaway

The guys at Outdoorinformer.com and Campinggeartv.com have been working feverishly to put together the ultimate gear giveaway.  With over $7500 in gear up for grabs, the Gargantuan Gear Giveaway aims to be one of the biggest explosions of gear this year. Starting August 1st, 15 winners will receive swag from some of the biggest names

By |2011-07-11T14:00:48+00:00July 11th, 2011|Gear|0 Comments

Gearhead: Suunto Core Wrist-Top Computer Watch

If you're an outdoorsman, and like myself have a thing for analytics, then having a reliable watch is important. From keeping time, to tracking elevation and barometric pressure, the wrist watches of today are more computer than time piece. Probably one of the better known items in this category, the Suunto Core offers all of these features and more.

By |2017-12-16T19:34:42+00:00May 24th, 2011|Gear|4 Comments

Gearhead: Mountain Hardwear Lamina 0 Sleeping Bag

  By Patrick Gensel When camping during the colder months of the year, keeping warm is a big deal. A cold, uncomfortable night can easily send even the most seasoned outdoorsy folks packing for the car. That is why it is important to have a adequately warm sleeping bag for your chosen area, season and

By |2017-12-16T19:34:48+00:00March 10th, 2011|Gear|0 Comments