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Those stats don't tell the whole story. eBikes are getting to be huge in the urban commuting and recreational riding segment, but as it relates to singletrack riding with the level of enthusiast willing to drop in excess of $3000 for an ebike...those numbers are tiny.

I think trail use categories in general are up for debate, which is why this particular issue is such a sticky wicket. There have been attempts to qualify "motor." As someone who has reported on this before, and tried to evaluate it as objectively as possible, tackling it from specific angles...

Hmm...interesting, if not over reactionary responses on both sides. I don't have much saddle time on e-bikes, but the few miles I've logged made me realize that this is much-ado about nothing. They're unrealistically expensive, so they will always be niche of niche. They also still require some...

Cordillera Blanca, Peru Huandoy. An imposing summit, but one of many huge summits in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru. 20,000 feet tall. Massive. After walking to the base of it for a day, we saw...no one.

There are many bonuses to hydrophobic down. For starters, most of the current methods actually boost the fill power of the down. Some down fills, once treated, can go from 800 to 850, 850 to 900, etc. So, it actually improves the down itself. Secondly, it opens up the ability to use duck down...

You will most certainly be able to find fuel canisters in Europe. Quite easily. Just remember two things: Never leave your stove connected to your fuel can unless you're using the burner. Always keep the can warm prior to firing the stove. Carry a spare just in case you goof number one and you...

Hydrophobic down fill technology is in my opinion, the single most significant advancement in outdoor tech in the last 25 years. It truly works. It also does not add any weight. In fact, most of the current crop of hydrophobic treatments reduce the overall weight by bolstering the fill-power of...

A couple of important points to clarify here. With regard to the issue of down fill and getting it wet. Being outside has rules. Don't stand on a mountain top in a thunderstorm. Don't start a tickle fight with a bear. Don't cook in your tent. Do not...get your bag wet. I have sea kayaked for...

The blanket fold on the Nemo works once you slip into the bag. You instinctively will tuck it around your neck like you would any blanket when it gets chilly. When it gets really chilly and you wiggle deep into the hood, the blanket fold can be draped over the hood opening to seal it up even...

I'm in the process of completing reviews of several products that fit your trip. I do think the Sea to Summit sleeping bags and pads are some of my favorites in the last two years. I used a Talus Ts II in Nepal and consider it one of my favorite bags. Spendy outlay of cash, but it will last...

By the way, you could very easily just buy tent, bag and pad from MSR/T-rest, Nemo, or Big Agnes and be set. No need to mix and match unless you want to. These brands have totally dialed in their backpacking offerings.

Tons of choices in this category, and there are 4p tents that are backpack weight. The MSR Papa Hubba is one, but it's not terribly necessary for two people. The MSR Mutha Hubba NX is my favorite "luxury" backpack tent. The Elixer 3 would do the trick, though. For pads, take a look at what Sea...

Good question. My guess is they are similar on many levels. The biggest differentiator that I can see is the massive network of Yakima dealers in virtually every town the the US. The quick release attachments are slick as well.

I was on the BG, which is a great test platform for the fork as the whole bike is stiff as a plank. For how the Lauf is designed, the lateral stiffness is actually impressive, just more pronounced than it is on a standard suspension fork.

As someone who has worked in the outdoor industry for a very long time, and given my vantage point within overlanding, I see a different slant. I don't see the overland segment growing as much as I see the overlanding and outdoor audiences overlapping. Walk the isles of Outdoor Retailer and few...

The more I shoot, the less I shoot. Sorta. I have a better appreciation of what subjects will make a great shot, and which scenes are likely to be a dud. So, I don't just randomly click away at anything that looks interesting and hope something sticks. Instead, I am more critical of the things I...

I just rolled in from a fun ride. It rained like hell here two days ago, so the trails are like velcro right now. So, I went to one of my favorite "carvey" trails with my Lauf. I noticed one more slight peccadillo. It gets some funky brake dive when you really hammer the brakes going into a...

I should have my full review ready soon, but I can give you my rough evaluation of the Lauf. The first hurdle to evaluating the Carbonara is relative to framing one's expectations. Calling it a "suspension fork" almost sets it up for failure. What would I call it? Dunno. But, it isn't anywhere...

This debate has been raging for a couple of years. Most of the industry peeps I know don't have any qualms with e-bikes on trails. They don't do any more damage than a regular bike. In fact, hack riders with standard bikes are still the number one killer of trails next to horses. They don't...

As I see it, only two of seven images are on tarmac. But....