As we get ready for our busy summer season, we wanted share just some of the key items that we recommend packing for your adventure in Costa Rica or Panama. OBCR sends out a full packing list to all participants that has been tailored specifically to their course, but below we’ve chosen our top ten […]
Looking for a gift for the adventurer in your life? Our gear-obsessed intern, Sushi, has got you covered! Here are her favorite pieces for outdoor (and travel) adventures. 1. Salomon X Ultra Mid 3 GTX Hiking Boots We spend most of the day in shoes, so why not invest in a good pair? The Salomon […]
$250 Off 2019 Summer Courses for the First 25 People! 1. Mountainsmith Apex 60 Backpack Mountainsmith boast that this backpack will last you ‘from Springer to Katahdin’. According to google maps, this is 447 hours in total with over 1,300 miles of hiking. And if it doesn’t last you this long, they offer you a lifetime warranty on […]
Instead of electronics, put on your wishlist items that will help you get outside, clear your mind, and get a leg up on your New Years Resolutions. These are items that we have tested in the field and highly recommend for hiking and camping: 1. Keen Voyageur Hiking Boots For long distance hiking we recommend […]
So you have decided on your outdoor adventure and are preparing for the trip of your life, checking your packing list twice, telling your friends, buying supplies–but wait, what about your shoes? Having adequate and sufficient footwear can be one of the most important aspects in being prepared to embark on your Outward Bound Costa Rica course. Whether […]
If you haven’t yet heard the story of the Coast Guard rescuing the Bounty (replica of 18th century ship) in the middle of Hurricane Sandy, you may want to check it out. It’s really amazing what the Coast Guard had to endure to save 14 lives. Here’s a snippet: “Before long its anti-icing system failed, […]
It’s been well established that we here at Outward Bound Costa Rica love our gear. Recently it seems we can’t stop talking about our favorite shoes. Check out some of the staff’s favorite kicks below.
Ever since the Marketing Office’s weekend trek through the Piedras Blancas region we have been thinking an awful lot about backpacking gear. What rain jacket would keep me the driest hiking through a torrential downpour? What hiking boot is both durable and lightweight? How can I bring the right amount of equipment without being weighed down? Let’s start there with this […]
Aliens crash landing at the bottom of the Baltic Sea?!?! We’re hoping that the alien technology helps us all get jet-packs. Story here. Seems like an outerspace theme this week. Regardless, this very cool little flash puts things into perspective. Story here. We are always working to keep equipment up to date and in good […]
Since taking delivery of the MHM pack, the most difficult issue we have been dealing with is keeping everyone calm until it is their turn to use it. This was certainly the case for Communications Director Jeff, who was immediatly off to do some backpacking in Nicaragua once it was his turn in the rotation. First […]
Gear is certainly on our minds, as almost any task we work to accomplish involves it. Always on the lookout for the best tools, staff and students alike are often constantly on the hunt for the best tools we can find. Once such tool we have been looking at with great interest is the product […]
Being in both the outdoor industry and having an internet connection often leads many in the marketing and programming offices to salivate over the newest and coolest outdoor gear. Today’s post is thus aimed at sharing some of the cool new toys that we are thinking can make our time here more enjoyable, as well as potentially be helpful […]
There is a new intern at Outward Bound Costa Rica! Hailing from Vermont, Nathan Poland is here for a three-month internship and will be splitting his time working in the communications office and in the field. Nate started his time with the organization as a student in the Spring 2011 leadership semester where he had […]
Every so often we get phone calls or emails from students and parents looking for suggestions about where to buy outdoor gear before arriving in Costa Rica. As an organization that lives and works in the outdoors, we too like to find good deals on new equipment, which is why we often direct people to […]