How Huppy gluten free energy bar started with an accident
Like any good story, the tale of Huppy Bar – a delicious soy free, dairy free and gluten free energy bar – begins on a river with the line, “there I was on my boat.”…
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Trail Map Tees: how a Grand Canyon t-shirt grew into a biz
It was New Year’s Day and Austin Becker was returning to the south rim of the Grand Canyon after spending the night at Phantom Ranch, when he found himself surrounded by tourists examining his t-shirt….
Read MoreThe Lems story: minimalist barefoot shoes for work, travel
While in college at Purdue, Andrew Rademacher pole vaulted for the university team. He suffered regular injuries and wondered if that was just part of the sport. After college he started running barefoot in soft…
Read MoreKakookies: the healthier cookies to buy for an on-the-go treat
You know that parent, the one who bakes cookies and sends them in care packages? Well, Sue Kakuk is that mom. She sent cookies when her daughter or a teammate won a cycling race while…
Read MoreLive on Kickstarter: the coolest new outdoor gear and gadgets
We’ll just give it to you straight: we geek out over Kickstarter, and spend a hell of a lot of time cruising around on the site looking for cool new finds. Rather than keeping the…
Read MoreSustainable shades: recyclable aluminum frames from Proof
When people think of Proof sunglasses, they usually think of wood. The story goes like this: Bud Dame started a small local mill in Idaho that over the years grew to a global company. That inspired…
Read More7 cool pieces of gear to help you keep your New Year’s resolution
It’s been just about three weeks since you set your eyes on a new PR, vowed to eat better and declared this was the year you were going to learn or try something totally new….
Read More9 great gifts for outdoor women you likely never knew existed
Once upon a time buying outdoor gear for ladies meant buying something pink from a small pool of options. While the outdoor industry still has some work to do in creating gear as strong as…
Read MoreWhy newer isn’t always better: discover custom-made vintage backpacks from Alpine Luddites
John Campbell swears he’s not a “retro-grouch.” He wouldn’t give up his modern ski boots or climbing shoes. But when it comes to backpacks, he wonders about the bells, whistles and all the extra pockets….
Read MoreVertex ultralight backpacking stove folds flat, weighs ounces
When Kevin Bailey is organizing his backpacking gear before a trip, he doesn’t have to worry about the stove. He takes an ultralight Vertex stove. It’s the stove he created himself and funded with Kickstarter….
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