Climbing the Notorious Mount Washington with Adventure Spirit Guides

A hail-heavy climb up the 6,288 feet tall New Hampshire peak

Some seven hours from NYC, Mount Washington (whose Native American name is “Agiocochook”) awaits. The Northeastern United States’ highest peak is an imposing 6,288 feet and it’s notorious for its fickle weather. While we began our climb on a sunny, warm March day, we certainly were at the mercy of the infamous climate—from hail storms to strong winds—and were grateful to be guided by Adventure …

Tepui Tents’ Gear Bags

The rugged accessories from the Santa Cruz-based company keep camping necessities organized and protected

With their line of rooftop tents, Santa Cruz-based company Tepui have made it easy to fulfill childhood dreams of sleeping in a treehouse-like setting—casual car campers can even directly rent one of their rugged models for a memorable weekend excursion. Wanting luggage as durable as their tents, they’ve also developed their own bags that promise to stand up to years of use and abuse. From …

NuDown’s Air-Fill Insulation, NuTech

New technology that lets wearers control their level of warmth

Being prepared for all kinds of winter weather is crucial, whether that’s snow in the wilderness or blustery days in the city. Additionally, it’s a season during which the annoying process of removing and adding layers seems to be never-ending. This is where the air-fill insulation of NuDown jackets and vests comes in handy. The technology is simple yet smart: using compressed air as insulation, …