Gear Reviews

Northside (based in Marysville, Wash.) sells affordable recreational footwear that's perfect for casual outdoor enthusiasts. We tested boots in cold, slushy early-winter Spokane conditions.

Toadfish Coastal Kitchen Collection is a set of three seafood tools: oyster knife, shrimp cleaner, and crab cutter -- all packaged together for easy gifting.

Gear Room: The Cirrus Alpine Jacket from Rab Equipment is warm, lightweight, and versatile in wet mountain conditions for alpine recreation.

Gear Room: Gordini's Gauntlet Mitt with Primaloft insulation maximizes warmth on cold days, for skiing/riding or other cold-weather recreation.

A multi-purpose, lightweight, quick-drying towel for travel, recreation, or camping that's soft and stylish. Perfect for a day at the beach or backpacking.

KINIS Nomad is a sock/shoe hybrid that promotes natural foot biomechanics and is great for indoor workouts.

Designed in California by a contemporary artist and adventure junkie, Third Eye Headlamps are waterproof and come with a lifetime warranty.

GoSun Flatware is an innovative, eco-friendly, stainless-steel, re-usable, dishwasher-safe, compact utensil set that fits in a purse or wallet.