In Pursuit Of The Great Outdoors

In Pursuit Of The Great Outdoors … The Outbound Collective Pursuit Series is one of the fastest growing online outdoor and travel communities. Read more from our one-on-one conversation with Julia Stamps Mallon, co-founder of the event.

Tecnica CUSTOM Fit Hiking Boots … Bye, Bye Orthodics

Tecnica introduced at Outdoor Retailer last week the PLASMA S—a low cut custom moldable hiking shoe based on the same concept as FORGE—featuring a custom, heat-molded footbed and heel/instep area. I sat down with Federico Sbrissa, line manager of Tecnica Outdoor, to talk technology and to experience the shoe fitting process myself.

Granite Gear Blaze 60 Trail Thru-Hiker … Conversation With David Eisenberg, Creative Manager Behind The Pack

The Blaze 60 from Granite Gear, on display at OR Summer Market next week, is unlike any other thru-pack on the market. We talked with David Eisenberg, creative director, Granite Gear, pictured left, from his office on what went into the making of the Blaze and the quality of construction that will stand up to whatever the most experienced thru-hiker throws at it.