“All good things must come to an end.” – Ben

Indeed it is true, this is our 285th and final episode. It has been a crazy and wild 2.5 years of bringing the world the latest and greatest in the world of camping gear.

We can’t thank you enough for your support! Some of you have been around since the beginning, others maybe a little more recent. But to all of you, girls and boys, ladies and gentleman, it has been our pleasure.

Keep on pimpin.

If you’ve been watching the show for a while, you know about Columbia’s Omni Heat technology. But do you know about the Omni Heat baselayers? Tracy took them for a serious test on a snowboarding trip in Telluride. How’d they hold up? Watch the video and get your learn on. Stop by columbia.com for more info!

Survival Straps paracord bracelets not only look cool, they might get you out of a serious jam too. Paracord can seriously save your life, and Survival Straps makes it easy to keep some with you at all times on the trail. Check out the episode, be sure to wipe thoroughly, and stop by SurvivalStraps.com for more!

Julbo’s glasses are made for the outdoors. They can take a beating, have all the specs you’d want, and will make you feel like Dennis Rodman. Antifog, photochromic, and all the other bells and whistles.  Check out the review and stop by JulboUSA.com for more on these glasses.

Performance headwear is often overlooked, but not by Headsweats. With hats made of various performance fabrics and fleeces, these hats, caps and beanies are made for the outdoors. Tracy took a look at a couple of their models and is here to report back! They have options for all seasons, and you’ll want to consider them for your next outdoor adventure for sure!  Check out headsweats.com for more info.

The new First Ascent brand from Eddie Bauer boasts some pretty hardcore apparel for serious outdoor adventures. Their socks are no exception. Lightweight hiking and midweight trekking socks, featuring merino wool construction by Point6? Yep. In this episode of the most inspirational and inspiring show on the planet, we take a close look at these blue and green socks.  Check it out, and be sure to stop by EddieBauer.com/FirstAscent for more!

Lunatec’s Trekr Travel Washcloth is super light and never needs washing. It’s made with a super light nylon material, and is sure to keep you clean in the outdoors. Check out the episode for more on the Trekr as well as the Scrubr.  Go to LunatecGear.com for more!

Here’s the deal. Ryders sunglasses provide the performance of $100-200 glasses at a much lower price point. Like 25% or half. We tested out a handful of models, some polarized, and some also being photochromic. Nothing but great things to say about these sunglasses and Ryders Eyewear. Check out RydersEyewear.com for more info!

The Eco Index is a huge outdoor industry initiative to level the playing field and provide a standard framework for all industry stakeholders to work toward sustainable practices and products. We sat down with Adam Mott from The North Face to find out more about the Eco Index, what it’s all about, how brands are putting it into action, and how it impacts consumers. Check it out, and visit EcoIndexBeta.org for more info.

Lorpen’s Tri Layer technology incorporates 3 different construction layers that all serve unique needs. Moisture wicking, fast drying, durability, comfort and performance are all in play with these socks. After wearing these socks while running, hiking, and workin’ out at the gym, we’ve found them to be very comfortable and breathable in all situations. Check out the review for more info, and stop by lorpen.com.