by Tina Kusal - Whether you are fixing up the yard, going for a hike, breaking a sweat at the gym or going camping, the one piece of great outdoor gear you'll need is a good portable sports water bottle. No journey is complete without the right hydration companion and the ten insulated sports water bottles below are guaranteed to fit the role perfectly. When you are away … [Read more...]
2016 Outdoor Gear Gift Guide
Still looking for that special gift for an outdoor-minded loved one? Check out the 2016 Outdoor Families Gift Guide, filled with fabulous finds from leading outdoor retailers both big and small. From casual to luxurious, OFM's Gear Team scoured the industry in search of unique, functional, and budget-friendly gifts to place under the tree this year. Happy holidays, and we wish … [Read more...]
Outdoor Retailer Summer and #everyfamilyoutdoors
by Heather Mundt and Erin Kirkland Every year since 1996, the Outdoor Retailer (OR) Summer Market trade show in Salt Lake City has been the hub for like-minded gear heads and outdoor enthusiasts to gather in the Salt Palace Convention Center and learn about the latest, most innovative outdoor products for the following year's summer season. But this year's Market (August … [Read more...]
Gear Guide EXTRA: Icebreaker Merino is not your mother’s wool clothing*
Wool is a fabric many people either love or hate, depending upon their experience wearing it. For those who spent childhoods clad in itchy, bulky sweaters knitted by indulgent grandmothers, or mittens that stunk to high heaven after a few handfuls of snow, wool doesn't always appear a first choice for base layer attire. But times have changed, and outdoor enthusiasts now have … [Read more...]
