Arctic cooling hat really does keep you cooler. What I like about it: easy to adjust, reflective design reduces heat on your head, very comfortable fit with great ventilation.
Category: Gear
Arizona is a unique place of climate extremes that often call for special gear. Get tips on essential gear for the desert and high country.
Clearly Filtered self-filtering canteen review from the Grand Canyon
Having enough drinkable water can mean life or death when you’re exploring the hot, dry deserts of Arizona. The self-filtering Clearly Filtered canteen can you help you convert almost any water source into drinkable water.
Columbia hiking gear review from Phantom Ranch in Grand Canyon
Did you know the same company that makes comfortable, lightweight gear to keep you warm and dry on ski slopes also makes great gear to keep you cool in the desert? I put Columbia gear to the test in triple digit heat on one of America’s most challenging hikes. Find out how it performed.
Sevylor K1 QuickPak kayak review
Come along as I open, assemble, inflate and paddle my new Sevylor© K1 QuickPak™ kayak at Watson Lake in Prescott, AZ and the Verde River near Camp Verde, AZ.
Sawyer Mini water filtration system can save your life
Drinkable water can mean life or death if you’re out adventuring in Arizona. When the temperature rockets above 100 degrees … More
Explore more of the Grand Canyon with a topographical map
There is so much more to explore in the Grand Canyon than first meets the eye. Many trails that take … More
Evaporative cooling towel
A must for anyone who spends time outdoors in the Arizona heat. Ergodyne Chill-Its 6602 evaporative cooling towel, only $7.25 … More
Stun gun walking hiking stick
It’s good to be safe when you’re out on the trails alone. This is the ultimate safety tool for hikers. Sells … More
Carrying bear spray mace can come in handy for high country hikes
Bear spray mace is a good idea if you are planning to hike, camp or fish in the wooded high … More