10 Diverse, Multi-Purpose Outdoor Gear Items We Love. If an item of clothing or piece of gear can be used for many things (say wearing the same pair of pants hiking, climbing, to do yoga, or to go to dinner), we’re all about it. Here are ten of our favorite gear items that we wear or use everywhere we can!

Review: Garmin inReach Devices. From sailing off-shore to solo multi-day biking adventures, remote backpacking to natural disaster backup, we use our Garmin inReach device for a wide swath of activities. Let’s review the pros and cons of these devices!

Review: Deuter Kid Comfort Series Carrier. There are a lot of different child carrier backpacks on the market and choosing the one that’s best for you and your family can be tough. We’re reviewing the Deuter Kid Comfort backpack here.

Osprey Poco Series Kid Carrier Backpacks. This was our first heavy-duty kid carrier backpack. There are a lot of options on the market, so we’re reviewing the Osprey Poco backpack from our many years of use!

Mad Rock Mountain Mama Maternity Climbing Harness (UPDATED). We’ve kept this review in our archives because you still run across these even though they’re currently not sold in retail stores (there are other options) and there’s not a lot of information on them. Always talk to your doctor about the activities you participate in while pregnant.

8 Places to Save Money on Outdoor Gear. Let’s face it: outdoor adventure gear, equipment, and apparel can be expensive! Especially if you’re outfitting a family, the cost can add up quickly. Here are some of our resources on where to shop to save some money, find affordable gear, and keep the extra cash.