South Dakota

Nothing ruins a backpacking or hiking trip faster than wet gear. But having everything in your pack organized and easily accessible in durable, waterproof bags makes that freak rainstorm way more manageable. That’s why the Nite Ize RunOff waterproof cubes, pouches, and bags ...read more

Some snowshoers work up a sweat just by adjusting their bindings at the trailhead. MSR’s new Paragon binding system—launching September 2019—re-engineers and simplifies the task by introducing a pull tab for easier strap adjustments for the perfect fit. After sliding my boot ...read more

The snow is just starting to fall in Rapid City, marking winter’s approach. That means Roam‘N Around’s Bill Bernhard is scouting out which products he’s going to push to their limits in the cold—which is likely to drop below zero for at least a few days this season.  “I try to ...read more

Celebrating 35 years this year, Great Outdoor Store is the only locally owned specialty outdoor store in Sioux Falls. Within the store—housed in an old train depot from the 1880s—you’ll find gear for rock climbing and backpacking, but DeAnn Echols describes the product selection ...read more