Gear Reviews

5.11 got its start making technical gear for law enforcement and other public safety workers who need quality gear that is up for whatever real-world ...

Layer up for the lifts, a mellow winter walk, or throw this ultra-warm layer in your pack on a snowy fat bike ride or backcountry ...

Four Spokane Businesses Selling Cool Things to Get Us Outside     The Inland Northwest has been home to major outdoor recreation industry businesses that ...

Hilarious. Goofy. Useless. Cumbersome. Those were my thoughts when I would see someone hiking with trekking poles back in the late 90’s when my love ...

We bond with our equipment, at least in part, through what we endure with each other. Mine bears the harsh burden of abuse because I ...

Our annual gift guide leans heavily towards things and experiences you can buy here locally from a real person at a real shop. We include ...

Fall’s colder temps mean prescription lenses and sunglasses start fogging up more frequently on bike rides, runs, and even strenuous hikes. Locally-owned company Zip Wax ...

NW Outdoors (3220 North Division Street, Spokane) If you need new skis, snowboard gear, snowshoes, or other winter gear or apparel but would rather not ...

Sports Creel (free with boot purchase) One of the most frustrating aspects of alpine skiing is finding a pair of boots that fit your feet ...