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Can a "Hunger Games" effect get more people outdoors?
Can a young adult tale about a post-apocalyptic society inspire more people, especially kids, to get outside? Could the "Hunger Games" make outdoor survival skills and self-sufficiency cool?
Ibex to move all production to North America
As part of Ibex's "big commitment to American-made products," the outdoor apparel company will move its remaining Asian clothing production to the United States and Canada by 2014.
Eat some Muddy Bean Boots this spring
In honor of spring and its 100th anniversary, L.L. Bean and Gifford's Ice Cream have created a Muddy Bean Boots ice cream flavor, inspired by the iconic outdoor boot.
Salewa Snow Trainer puts cotton-Kevlar in sole
Cotton kills, right? So, what's Salewa doing putting cotton in a snowshoe mountaineering boot? Relax. The small amount of cotton in the Snow Trainer Insulated GTX is in the bottom of its Vibram Icefriction outsole.
Win a copy of Andrew Skurka's "Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide"
Want to be an ultimate hiker, or just gain some outdoor skills and gear tips from the guy who is? We're giving away three copies of long-distance adventurer Andrew Skurka's The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, thanks to National Geographic.
"Get the Gear!" says Portlandia
"Get the gear!" say Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, stars of "Portlandia," a series of short clips that parody life in Portland, Oregon. If finding just the right soft shell has ever turned your "alpine start" into an "after-lunch start," check out the following funny episode.
Happy 11th Birthday, Trailspace
Happy Birthday, Trailspace! Eleven years ago, we started this online community with two forums and the beginnings of a backcountry gear guide. Thanks to every one of you who has been a part of Trailspace over the last 11 years.
Touring Swiftwick's Tennessee Factory
Swiftwick, maker of compression socks for running, hiking, skiing, biking and other outdoor sports, offers up the following video to showcase its domestic production. Does seeing where, how, and by whom products are made make a difference to your buying decisions?
Honey Stinger brings chocolate to Stinger Waffles
What made me pull a 180 in the crowded, gear overloaded halls of Outdoor Retailer in January? A chocolate Honey Stinger Waffle wrapper. The new flavor comes out this week.
Meet Rick-Pittsburgh, February's most helpful reviewer
Rick-Pittsburgh, February's most helpful reviewer, is as prodigious a backpacker and hiker as he is a reviewer. Hailing from the Iron City, Rick gets himself out to the wilds of southern Pennsylvania regularly, then reviews the gear.
How many cats or bacon slices can you fit in a pack?
REI just released this infographic on "How to Choose & Use a Backpack." In a brief layout, it covers a fair amount of introductory info for the beginning pack buyer/carrier in an easy-to-read format.
New Tools for Writing Great Gear Reviews
One of our goals at Trailspace is to give our members the best tools to write and share great gear reviews. So we’re excited to announce that we’ve launched a redesigned and enhanced version of our “write a review” form.
Avalanche airbags explode into spotlight
The number of avalanche airbags available to backcountry skiers and riders has exploded in North America in the past few years. And you've likely noticed that the safety devices are also getting more media attention this winter, not just in the outdoor world.
Black Diamond Sprinter headlamp for light, fast, local runs
The Black Diamond Sprinter headlamp is all about light, fast and local. The 75-lumen light might be your pick for your next two-hour trail run or quick skin up a local peak.
Peek inside our Trailspace goodie packs
Take a peek inside the goodie packs we're sending community members Patman and Tamerlin for writing January's most helpful gear reviews.
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