Food / Hydration Archives

3 Tips to Optimize LifeStraw ‘Peak Series’ Water Filters

LifeStraw revamped its namesake water filter straw and other filtration systems based on years of customer feedback. We asked the brand how best to care…

GSI Pinnacle Pro Stove Review: Slim, Strong, Simmering Superhero

Looking for a stove with great simmering powers that’s also slim, durable, and packable? The GSI Pinnacle Pro Stove hits high in all of those…

Written by Mary Murphy April 01, 2022

A Slopeside Taproom: The Traveling ‘BeerCat’ Is Back This Weekend

This snow-traveling pub is bringing suds to the slopes — literally. Meet the brewery built into a custom 1987 traveling snowcat.

Written by Mary Murphy March 31, 2022

Wild Game Processing Gear Review: Making Meat With MEAT!

It’s not often you get to butcher whole animals with a ton of different wild game processing gear on site. And MEAT! made it both…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri March 29, 2022

YETI Adds Magnetic Closure to Hopper M20 Backpack: First Look

First came YETI coolers, then backpack coolers, then magnetic coolers, and, finally, YETI magnetic backpack coolers. Meet the Hopper M20 Backpack.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 10, 2022

After 17 Years, LifeStraw Upgrades Iconic Filter Straw With New ‘Peak Series’

After 17 years, the outdoor water filtration specialist has updated its original filter straw — and launched a new generation of Peak Series filtering devices…

Written by Jilli Cluff March 09, 2022

(Almost) Perfect: ORCA Walker Tote Ultralight Soft Cooler Review

Ideal for that quick spur-of-the-moment day trip or tailgating party, the ORCA Walker Tote is an ultralight soft-sided cooler that is durable and able to…

Written by David Young March 07, 2022

Spring Forward: Save Up to 30% on Stanley Drinkware and Other Gear

Stock up on Stanley drinkware, coolers, and camping cookware during the brand’s Spring Sale, through March 13.

Trail Fuel: Snowboarder Jeremy Jones Shares Recipe for Homemade Adventure Snack

Haven’t found your favorite trail mix yet? Take it from a pro and make your own: Jeremy Jones shares the recipe for a snack mix…

Written by Mary Murphy February 04, 2022

Sale: Hydro Flask Water Bottles Are Up to 50% Off Right Now

Hydro Flask is a household name when it comes to hydration. While supplies last you can score some great deals on bottles and accessories.

Written by Harley Schafer January 13, 2022

Quick Bites: Our Favorite Protein Bars for Endurance Athletes

Protein bars have always been my go-to because they’re a quick snack I can eat before, during, or after a workout. Here’s our list of…

Written by Rebecca Parsons November 05, 2021

Honor America’s Veterans With YETI Limited-Edition Tumblers

Today, YETI announced three commemorative Rambler colors to honor Veterans Day. With each tumbler sold, the brand will donate $5 to the nonprofit Folds of…

Written by Sam Anderson November 03, 2021

Patagonia Can Pull Off a Puffy, What About a Pinot? Provisions Adds Natural Wine Lineup

Patagonia knows how to make a solid jacket; can it find a decent wine? Find out with the California brand’s eight new co-branded, exotically sourced…

Written by Sam Anderson October 29, 2021

Awoke to Voke: An ‘Energy Superfood’ Makes Early Rising Bearable

Voke Tabs are a night owl’s best friend for early mornings — especially in the field.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri October 11, 2021

Dometic Acquires Igloo in $667 Million Deal

Swedish brand Dometic will acquire Igloo — America’s well-known cooler and drinkware brand — in a deal announced today.

Written by Mary Murphy & Adam Ruggiero September 17, 2021

Z Grills Flame Elite Review: Affordable Pellet Grill That Smokes and Sears

The company that manufactures smokers for Traeger and Grilla Grills also makes affordable smokers under their own name.

Written by Berne Broudy August 30, 2021

Backpack Keeps Hikers Cool With ‘Nano-Polymer’ Tubes

19°N spent a decade researching active cooling tech with agencies including SOCOM. The result is the Honu backpack, now live on Kickstarter.

Written by Sam Anderson August 26, 2021

Where Do Athletes Get Their Fuel? 2 Ultrarunners Share Their Diets

These two ultrarunning athletes are both successful at running long distances. But their diets couldn’t be more different.

Written by Mary Murphy August 11, 2021

Understand the 3 Phases of Performance Nutrition With ‘Gnarly’

Gnarly Nutrition made Fuel2O for all phases of a workout, adding it to the brand’s more specialized hydration and recovery formulas for athletes.

Better Bottles: Klean Kanteen Switches to Recycled Steel

Klean Kanteen commits to make 95% of its line with recycled steel by 2023. The rollout starts in spring 2022.

Written by Sam Anderson August 03, 2021

Free Gear Fridays: Power Up With Gnarly Nutrition’s Full Fueling Package

This week, one lucky winner will receive a Full Fueling Package that includes seven different products from Gnarly Sports Nutrition!

Written by Sponsored Post July 09, 2021

USA-Made Gear & Beer: American Giant, Sam Adams Team Up for Limited Release

To honor Independence Day and a return to socializing with friends and loved ones, two all-American brands will launch suds and swag.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 28, 2021

Install This Cooler In Your F-150: Dometic CCF-T Console Refrigerator Review

I turned my center console into a cooler with Dometic’s CCF-T, which puts cold drinks and refrigerated snacks at my fingertips, no ice required.

Written by Berne Broudy May 24, 2021

REI Welcomes ‘OXO Outdoor,’ New Camp Kitchen Offering Only at the Co-op

A sister brand to Hydro Flask, OXO Outdoor debuts exclusively at REI with products to tackle camp cooking and cleaning.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 18, 2021

Snow Peak Opens Takibi ‘Bonfire’ Restaurant in Portland

Snow Peak’s first U.S. restaurant will serve locally sourced, Japanese-inspired fare, cooked on a wood-burning hearth.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 18, 2021

Hydro Flask Drops Limited-Edition ‘Giveback’ Collection Bottles to Help Fund Trails

Hydro Flask’s Limited Edition Scenic Trail Collection bottles don’t just feature epic trail designs — they also help fund three major trail organizations.

Written by Mary Murphy April 19, 2021