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the story of shoulders of giants

prepare. outfit. experience.

We want to help you be “that guy”

That guy who gets out every weekend. Who knows how to fix a bike, bait a hook, and cook a four-course meal over a campfire. That worldly, resourceful figure who’s ready to survive anything this chaotic world throws at him.

To get you there, we’ve created expert-written content, stocked our shop with the best new gear, and built relationships with the world’s best adventure travel tour operators.

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

Chelsea Tiner

Marketing - Digital, Visual, Conceptual

Jan Bennett

Contributor: Cycling, Bikepacking, Touring

Morris Brossette

Contributor: Endurance Sports

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Alix Barth-Brossette

Contributor: Coach, Nutritionist

Brad Shannon

Contributor: Survive, Travel

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

Stylish, waterproof "adventure blankets" hand-made in Portland.

Core Third

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

DrinkTanks

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

Flowfold

Stylish, impeccably designed wallets and bags from Peaks Island, Maine.

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.

Kammok

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

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.

My Medic

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

Off-Grid Tools

OGT makes the best multi-tool, self-defense, survival, zombie tools on the market.

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.

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.

Tembo Tusk

Tembo Tusk has repurposed a traditional South African hunting stove into a gas-powered wok for camp cooking.

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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