Written by Vapur Pro Team member, Eric Larsen. Attention visitors: If you are coming to my country and are looking for a place to visit (cities and other cultural attractions aside), you can skip over the Grand Canyon, Redwoods, Smokey Mountains and pretty much every other natural area in lieu of one place – Moab, [...]

Photo provided by Earthworks Climbing School “Amanda, you’ve got the Elvis Shakes,” said Laura Bylund, Vapur Pro Team member. Smiling with knees knocking, Vapur’s Sales Manager made her way up the steep rockface stopping only to reply, “Just call me the King of ROCK!” This past Friday, professional climber, Laura Bylund and Matthew Fienup, founder [...]

Written by Vapur Pro Team member, Eric Larsen. I recently returned from short expedition in Svalbard, a group of islands which comprise the northernmost part of Norway. Located considerably north of mainland Europe, Savlbard is half way between Norway and the North Pole and a unique combination of mountains, glaciers, sea ice, cold and polar bears. [...]

When we exercise, a lot of us just grab a disposable water bottle and head for the treadmill or the jogging path. Disposable bottles are expensive to buy and bad for the environment because so many of them are never recycled. Additionally, most water bottles are made with harmful chemicals that can get into our [...]

Using a collapsible water bottle can provide you with the means to maximize your storage space when preparing to camp, hike or enjoy a variety of other outdoor activities. Staying properly hydrated is an important concern, especially for those who are in warmer climates or who may be preparing for more rigorous outdoor activities. Having [...]

Avid hikers know the importance of doing their part to preserve the environment. They also know how important it is to remain adequately hydrated on those long hikes. Now, environment-conscious hikers can take along sufficient water while doing their part to protect the planet. Imagine a hiking water bottle that’s completely reusable, eco-friendly and compact [...]

Running is still one of the most popular sports in the world, giving rise to endless debates about form and preparation. Although, one thing that experts agree is a must for any serious runner is maintaining proper hydration. Unfortunately, running with a water bottle can be awkward and inconvenient. Finding a water bottle that doesn’t [...]

Written by Vapur Pro Team member, Anna Levesque. Hydration is essential every day, but especially when traveling on airplanes.  The dry, recirculating cabin air sucks the moisture out of our bodies and the little cups of water the flight attendants offer just don’t cut it.  I’ve been traveling on international kayaking trips for over 18 [...]

According to the FDA, the chemical BPA is considered safe in the low amounts present in some plastic products, including the linings in soda and food cans. BPA has been removed from many items, but is still present in many things that are used daily by the average person. Studies suggest that BPA can cause [...]

Wilderness First Responder Course March 23-31, Wilderness Medical Associates, UC Santa Barbara Written by Vapur Pro Team member, Laura Bylund. There are three critical systems in the human body that support life: the circulatory, the respiratory and the nervous systems.  Since each is dependent on the other, they are often analogized to a three-legged stool [...]