find comfort in nature
Footwear
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La Sportiva TX4 Approach Shoe Women - $159.00
Approach shoes are typically used on the lead-up to a rock climb. We love them for all outdoor activities, like lightweight walking shoes. Super grippy and dynamic.
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La Sportiva TX4 Approach Shoe Men - $159.00
Approach shoes are typically used on the lead-up to a rock climb. We love them for all outdoor activities, like lightweight walking shoes. Super grippy and dynamic.
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Asolo TPS 520 GV Evo Hiking Boots - Women - $360
Our favorite Italian outdoor footwear brand. Dynamic, study, and reliable feet should be dressed well when heading outdoors.
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Asolo Matic 200 EVO GV Hiking Boots - Men's - $400
Our favorite Italian outdoor shoe brand. Will last you a lifetime of trails both wet and dry.
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Scarpa Blanc Pro GTX Mountaineering Boots - Men - $629.00
For high altitude, alpine style climbing. Easy to attach all crampons. Stiff and sturdy to keep you secure on the glacier.
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Scarpa Mont Blanc Pro GTX Mountaineering Boots - Women's - $629
Your ultimate alpine-style mountaineering boot for all your high altitude, snow, rock, and ice adventures.
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Altra Timp 4 Trail Running Shoe - men - $160.00
A great trail-running shoe. Designed wide to let your foot take its natural form and build strength. Still with plenty of padding for long runs.
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Scarpa Force V Climbing Shoe Women - $169.00
Great and dynamic female rock climbing shoe for all standards.
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Scarpa Helix Climbing Shoes Men - $129.00
A great dynamic climbing shoe for all rock types and all standards.
Clothing
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Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket - Women's - $600
The ultimate outer shell. Expensive but it lasts a lifetime and it may well end up saving your life. Breathable and windproof. Exceptional design.
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Arc'teryx Beta LT Jacket - Mens - $450
The ultimate outer shell. Expensive but lasts a lifetime of adventure and means you never have to worry (much) about a turn in the weather.
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Houdini Alto Half-Zip Pullover - Women's - $240
Mid-layer fleece for those chilly summits and evenings by the fire.
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Mountain Hardwear Polartec Power Stretch Pro Quarter-Zip Top - Mens - $150
A mid-layer for those cold early starts and evenings in the wild.
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Columbia Bora Bora Booney II Hat - $30
A sun hat for long days on the trail.
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Buff CoolNet UV Multifunctional Neckwear
Just a damn useful thing to have on you. Can protect against a chill as well as wind and dust.
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Patagonia Down Sweater - Men's - $279
A thin down layer to keep you warm when the temperature dips. Packs down small for easy carry. We rarely go anywhere without ours!
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The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Down Jacket - Women's - $330
Your new best friend when the temperature dips. Quality to last a lifetime and insulation to last all night. We never leave home on an adventure without ours.
Camping
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REI Half Dome SL 2+ / $329.00
REI tents are excellent. Lightweight, easy to erect, quick to dry.
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REI Down Time 25 Down Sleeping Bag - $229.00
Good quality, lightweight, insulating material. Not too hot in summer, keeps you warm in winter. Not too expensive.
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NEMO Switchback Sleeping Pad - $50 (varies per size)
We prefer a non-inflatable sleeping mat. It means you never have to worry about punctures and you can lay it out on the ground outside for dinner without thinking.
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Platypus QuickDraw Microfilter System - $50
Simple design, not too expensive, reliable and lightweight. You simply fill up the collapsable bottle, screw on the filter, and then squeeze the clean water out into your bottles, and repeat.
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Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp - $50
Our most essential camping friend. This is one of the best and most reliable headlamps. Batteries last through numerous adventures. Always pack spare just in case!
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YETI Rambler Mug with MagSlider Lid - 14 fl. oz. - $30
Super insulating, super sturdy. Will last you a lifetime of hot morning coffees (the life force of any day outdoors!)
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Jetboil MiniMo Cooking System - $165
The ultimate cooking companion. Boils water insanely quickly. Seriously sturdy working system. Dinner time you can rely on.
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Jetboil Jetpower Fuel - 8.11 oz / 230g - $7
Fuel for your camping stove. Screw the top of your gas canister to the bottom of your stove, turn the handle, and light the flame.
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humangear GoBites Uno Spork - $3.50
All the utensils you really need. Lightweight and easy to clean.
Backpacks
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Gregory Baltoro 75 Pack - Mens - $330
Your new best friend Gregory. The ultimate design for overnight backpacking. Comfy on the shoulders and hips. Pockets for days. Easy access.
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Gregory Deva 70 Pack - Women's - $330
Your ultimate trail companion. Wise design for easy access and comfy to wear. Your only challenge will be not packing too much into all the space you have!
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REI Traverse 32 Pack - $139
A smaller more dynamic pack with all the space and accessories you need for long day hikes or super-light overnight trips.
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Osprey Hydraulics Reservoir - 3 Liters - $37
Fits in any modern pack’s hydration pocket. You don’t always need the full 3 liters but it’s great to have the option. Very durable and sturdy system. Be sure to properly dry it after each trip to keep it fresh for next time.
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Solomon Adv Skin 5 Set Hydration Vest - $140
An excellent piece of gear for long runs. The best design for easy access to hydration and pockets for your fuel and phone while on the move. Ideal for ultra marathon running.
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Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Bag (set of 3) - $70
Keep organized and keep dry inside your pack. Especially useful for electricals, books, and clean underwear.
Cameras
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Fujufilm x100v - $1,960
The ultimate point-and-shoot. Takes a stunning picture and delivers a most alluring experience through great design.
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Fujifilm XF10 Digital - $798
A cheaper option. Super light-weight. Takes a beautiful photo. We carry ours on every hike and climb.
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Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera - $670
A trusted companion. Attach the lens you want and get outdoors. Very dynamic. On the lower end of the Alpha range while still capturing a stunning picture.
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Large DSLR Gadget Bag - $40
Everything you need to keep your camera safe while traveling. We keep both our Sony Alpha + lens as well as our smaller point-and-shoot Fujifilm in the same bag.
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Camera Tripod Kit - $60
Experiment with longer shutter speeds and capture magnificent nighttime scenes.
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Altura Photo Professional Cleaning Kit - $15
Essential cleaning kit. Keep your pictures clean and remove the inevitable dust particles from time in nature.
Accessories
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JBL Flip 5 Portable Waterproof Speaker - $100
An essential car-camping accessory. Log on to one of our recommended playlists, kick back, and watch the sunset.
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Leki Khumbu Lite Trekking Poles - $120
Your trusted companions for the trial. Walking sticks make a difference. These are super lightweight and strong. Often we just use 1 so you get to share the other with a friend.
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Hydro Flask Wide-Mouth Vacuum Water Bottle - 32 fl. oz. - $45
Keeps water cold for days. Probably too bulky for any overnight wilderness hike, but ideal for day trips and car camping. Also, there’s nothing like having a cold gulp of water back in the car after a long and hot day out.
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YETI Tundra 45 Cooler - $325
This will last you a lifetime, as long as you wash & dry it after each adventure. Ideal for car camping or days at the beach.
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Garmin Fenix 7X Solar - $800
Your ultimate adventure smartwatch with solar charging capabilities. Battery performance can last up to 28 days (37 including solar charge) or up to 122 hour in GPS mode (as in, when you’re recording an activity like hiking, climbing or running). Is able to record every outdoor (or indoor for that matter) activity you can imagine and deliver high-tech biodata to help you record and improve your activities.
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REI Skyward Chair - $60
Get cozy by the campfire and explore the stars. You can also get cheap and cheerful versions from Target and most hardware stores.