The North Face Tadpole 2 is the remodeled and streamlined update to a classic tent.  It sticks with the user-friendly features and form that made the original a staple in the backpacking…

The NEXT canoe is the newest solo boat from Old Town, a company with a rich 100-year history in paddlesports.  So I had pretty high expectations for this new canoe/kayak when I took it to Lake Springfield for a little test run… 

The Outdoor Research Axiom Jacket is a multi award winning, year-round, do-it-all, Gore-Tex Active 3L storm jacket.  I have had the pleasure of testing this jacket out over the past year on all of my trips and other active…