Aggie Gear Guide – Eureka Camps Stove
Sophomore Outdoor Product Design student Nash Calvin recommends Eureka car camp stove for an essential camp kitchen addition. “I recommend it to others because it’s compact, feeds 5, and just cooks great food. I keep it in the back of my truck all the time for a...
Aggie Gear Guide – Salsa Journeyman 700c gravel bike.
There are many types of bikers. There are the mountain bikers who’s downhill runs and jumps might terrify some. Cyclist’s need for speed might cause them to miss the scenic views. Then there are the bikers who put themselves through miles after miles of road. Freshman...
Aggie Gear Guide – 1970s Chouinard Stoppers
Freshman Outdoor Product Design student Baylee Vogler recommends using stoppers over cams when climbing. “My favorite gear is probably my stoppers. Cams are great but when you get a solid nut placement in a crack you just know that thing could hold a truck. My uncle...
Aggie Gear Guide – Woman’s Club II Shorts
In this week’s Aggie Gear Guide Junior Outdoor Product Design student Sierra Rich recommends Performance Woman’s Club II Shorts for biking. “I’ve had them for four years and they’ve held up amazingly and they make my biking experience so much more...
Aggie Gear Guide – Petzl Quark Ice Axes
You are halfway up a frozen waterfall. Ice breaks apart and showers down. Your cheeks and nose go numb. Arms and legs tremble with exertion and adrenaline. Despite all this, you could not be happier. Junior Outdoor Product Design student Cale Colburn recommends the...
Aggie Gear Guide – 2013 JJ Armada Skis with Dynafit Bindings
Winter break is the perfect time to hit the slopes, and this Aggie Gear Guide has the perfect recommendation. Freshman Outdoor Product Design student Leif Lofgren recommends the 2013 JJ Armada backcountry skis with Dynafit bindings for this year’s ski season. ...
Aggie Gear Guide – 1890s Camp Trails Backpack
Sometimes it is not the most expensive gear or the most well known brand that makes a piece of gear your favorite. Even though it is no longer available, Outdoor Product Design and Development student David Heine’s favorite piece of gear is a 1980s Camp Trails...
Aggie Gear Guide – Zion Pant by PrAna
Whether hitting the trails or sending a route, you want a pair of high quality pants that will protect you from mishap. With this in mind, Freshman Outdoor Product Design student Ian Lake recommends the Zion Pant made by PrAna. “It is just so darn versatile and...
Aggie Gear Guide – Snow Peak Titanium Cookware
Reduce, reuse, and recycle are words that have been drilled into our heads since we were sipping juice boxes while watching Blues Clues. Especially for those who frequent the outdoors, they often feel like they have a higher responsibility to protect the places they...
Aggie Gear Guide – KUIU Guide DCS Jacket
Whether braving the cold while hunting or even just exploring the outdoors, Junior Outdoor Product Design and Development student Mason Larsen recommends the KUIU Guide DCS Jacket to stay warm. “It’s pretty versatile as a soft shell,” Larsen said. “It has enough...