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the story of shoulders of giants

prepare. outfit. experience.

A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDER…

Shoulders of Giants began as a personal quest for meaning. After many years as an IT professional, I felt like the four walls of my cube were caving in. I decided that enough was enough, and embarked on a journey that took me out of the office and into a world of triathlon training, endurance mountain bike racing, high-caliber sniper rifle shooting, saltwater fly fishing, Jiu Jitsu, and more. I stopped lollygagging my way through life and became vigilant and thankful for the adventure that tomorrow always brings.

Simply put, I changed my life.

That wouldn’t have been possible without the mentors I found along the way. These men and women, all the very best in their fields, were the Giants whose shoulders I stood on. They showed me a way to live better and now I want to share their wisdom with you. I’ve brought them together at Shoulders of Giants to provide readers with trustworthy survival and adventure advice, and they’ve helped me stock our online shop with the very best in new outdoor gear.

Our goal at Shoulders of Giants is to help people get excited about the outdoors. So if you’re on a quest for a better, more adventurous life, please spend some time with us.

Adventure begins… now.

the team

We live outdoors. Every week, our team of coaches, guides, and journalists can be found in the field honing their skills and testing the hottest new gear.

Kevin Linderman

Founder and CEO

Patrick Jacobs

Brand Partnership Director

Matt Minich

Editorial Director

Jan Bennett

Contributor: Cycling, Bikepacking, Touring

Morris Brossette

Contributor: Endurance Sports

Brad Shannon

Contributor: Survive, Travel

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Molly McCowan

Contributor: Travel, Fishing

Stewart Moore

Contributor: Long-distance hiking, snowboarding

Mattie Schuler

CONTRIBUTOR: TRAVEL, WELLNESS, ENDURANCE

Justin Park

Contributor: Hunting, Foraging, Spearfishing and Cooking

Renee Howard

Contributor: Wilderness Survival, Hunting, Shooting

Eric Hockman

Contributor: mountain biking, cycling mechanics, split boarding, ski/snowboard tuning, backcountry

Roxanne Trujillo

Contributor: Cycling, Climbing

our vision

We’re here to assist you with every step of the adventure process, from the planning and outfitting phase to the experience itself.

Prepare

Our articles feature wisdom from the best minds in the field.

Outfit

Our online shop offers a carefully curated selection of the best new adventure and survival gear.

Experience

Our travel partners lead adventure travel trips around the world.

Our Brands

You may not have heard of them, but each brand we sell carries our seal of approval. The products in our shop are made by small companies with a demonstrated commitment to innovation and craftsmanship. Special preference is given to companies that manufacture in the U.S. and/or operate charitable giveback programs.

We’re always seeking new partners. Contact [email protected] to be considered.

Bastion

Bastion’s EDC gear is functional and lightweight with a sleek, tactical look.

Belmont

The team at Belmont hand-makes their stylish, 100% waterproof "adventure blankets" in Portland.

CamelBak

CamelBak has been the world leader in active hydration systems for more than decade.

Core Third

Core Third’s batteries and packable solar panels will keep your devices alive off the grid.

Cotopaxi

Ethically manufactured from sustainably-sourced materials, Cotopaxi's gear is sold to fund poverty relief around the world.

DrinkTanks

These double-walled, vacuum-insulated growlers keep your soup hot and your beer cold.

Flowfold

Based in Maine, Flowfold makes stylish, impeccably-designed wallets and bags from recycled materials.

Full Windsor

Based in London, the folks at Full Windsor make lightweight, innovative EDC devices that don't break the bank.

GoTenna

goTenna pairs with your smartphone to enable texting and GPS location sharing in areas with no cell service.

Helle

Hand-crafted in Norway, Helle’s versatile knives are functional pieces of art.

Hultafors

Hultafors blades are sharp, durable, and affordable. They’re a great addition to any survival toolkit.

HydraPak

HydraPak's innovative designs push the boundaries of hydration to create rugged, safe, and more reliable products to go with you anywhere.

Kammok

Based in Austin, Kammok produces the best camping hammock on the market.

Katadyn

Katadyn makes some of the world's best-selling water purification systems. 

Kula

Kula makes a better cooler... period. Plus it's round!

LuminAID

Luminaid’s inflatable solar-powered lanterns ensure that you’ll have light anywhere you go.

ManCan

The creator of the portable keg for home brewers. Perfect for tailgating or riverside picnics.

My Medic

MyMedic’s waterproof first aid kits contain everything you need to stay alive.

nCamp

nCamp is innovating in the camp stove space. From wood burning stoves to espresso makers.

Off-Grid Tools

OGT makes the world's coolest self-defense / zombie survival tools.

Outdoor Element

Outdoor Element. Adventure and survival gear that allows you to explore with confidence.

Outdoor Technology

These water-resistant audio, power and light products are must-have pieces of outdoor tech.

Prometheus Design Werx

These military-style packs keep gear safe and organized in any environment.

Revel

Revel Gear produces aesthetic, futuristic solutions to campground lighting.

Rocky Mountain Underground

RMU is best-known for custom skis, but the company now also makes a bombproof all-mountain backpack.

Sea To Summit

Sea to Summit makes durable, lightweight gear for alpinists of all abilities.

Setatec

Setatec’s flashlight doubles as a charger for cell phones or other hand-held devices.

SlideBelts

These stylish canvas belts conceal survival essentials like a knife and firestarter.

Solo Stove

These smokeless wood-burning stoves are the campfires of the future.

Tepui

These sturdy, waterproof duffels are designed to store and organize essentials.

UCO

UCO makes the best stormproof matches on the market, and they offer a whole line of affordable camp lanterns.

Vargo

Vargo specializes in ultralight titanium tools for the backcountry.

VSSL

These water-resistant flashlights double as durable aluminum containers.

Wazoo

Wazoo’s unwindable paracord bracelets are basically wearable survival kits.

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