We know people who are paid to have an adventurous life, and we’ve interviewed a few like Eric Weihenmayer, Melissa Arnot, and Lee Farmer.  But what about the rest of us…those who have jobs and responsibilities that make it tougher to take the time and cover the expense of all of the things we’d love […]

Originally submitted at REI Regain your confidence when walking on packed snow and ice with the updated, simple-to-use Yaxtrax Pro traction devices. Yaktrax Pro Let’s be fair, folks…these things work By Chris et Jeanne from Pasadena, CA on 11/13/2011 4out of 5 Pros: Versatile, Great Grip, Comfortable, Easy To Put On & Adjust Cons: Bulky […]

Originally submitted at REI The waterproof Black Diamond Storm headlamp is built to withstand the worst weather, because the last thing you need when caught in a storm is for your headlamp to die. Black Diamond Storm Headlamp Tested in the Himalaya By MaximumAdventure dot net from Pasadena, CA on 12/24/2011 5out of 5 Pros: […]

Originally submitted at REI The expertly designed soles on the Asolo TPS 520 GV hiking boots reduce shock impact while enhancing stability and support. Full-grain leather uppers with seam-sealed Gore-Tex� linings provide waterproof protection from the elements. Gusseted tongues and padded ankle collars keep trail debris out; … Asolo TPS 520 GV Hiking Boots – […]

Few things are more important than choosing the right footwear for the adventure, whether it be the Himalaya or London. While it would be great to save money and find multipurpose shoes, choosing appropriately will make things much more fun. Make a poor choice in footwear and see how quickly an adventure becomes painful, limited […]

More than anything else, we drink water. I’m sure you’ve heard about humans surviving 28 days without food but only 3 days without water. Fortunately, I haven’t had a chance to test either one. We live in Southern California (dry) and hike in places like the Eastern Sierras (very dry) and staying hydrated needs to […]

Originally submitted at REI The Garmin 62s GPS does exactly what we bought it for. We were looking for a device that would last longer than our cell phones and would work in the many places we go that don’t have cell coverage. We wanted waterproof and rugged and were wiling to give up some […]

Originally submitted at REI What do you get when you cross a lightweight titanium spoon with a lightweight titanium fork? The ultimate eating utensil! Snow Peak Titanium Spork Indispensable By MaximumAdventure dot net from Pasadena, CA on 12/25/2011 5out of 5 Pros: Durable, Lightweight, Compact, Easy To Clean Best Uses: Car Camping, High Altitude, Backpacking, […]