Can a shirt be smart? Anser, a new outdoor gear company based in St. George, thinks so. That’s why they named their performance short sleeve t-shirt “The Professor.” The shirt definitely has a lot going for it, like anti-static threads, UPF protection and antimicrobial moisture control. But after wearing the shirt for the past few…
Category: Gear Reviews
Brunton Restore Portable Power Device review
The backcountry is usually thought of as a place to disconnect and enjoy nature; a way to forget everything going on in our busy lives. However, some of us just can’t be without our gadgets. Phones, cameras, GPS units and all the other technological creature comforts we bring into the outdoors have one thing in…
Ortovox Momentum 12 Light pack review
Ortovox is a company best known in the United States for their avalanche beacons. But in Europe, this German-based company is known for a whole lot more – like jackets, merino wool base and mid layers, and even a packable mountain bike. Ortovox is making a push into the U.S. and are entering the light…
Selk’bag 4G Lite review
Gumby. That’s what immediately comes to mind when I put on the Selk’bag 4G Lite. It’s a wearable sleeping bag, or what the company calls a “sleepwear system” that allows freedom of movement unlike conventional mummy-style bags. The Selk’bag may be a throwback design to a claymation children’s show, but in reality, it’s an unusual…
Salomon Swift Midlayer Hoody review
As cold, winter weather creeps in, many outdoor lovers shut themselves inside their heated homes. Lucky for us runners, the chilly months can be the ideal time for long runs. But we too like to stay warm, so it’s great to have jackets like the Salomon Swift Midlayer Hoody that keep the fingers of icy…
Chaco Otis Nurl Boots review
Chaco is known, of course, for their sandals. But for hard core Chaco lovers, the coming of winter months is a time to despair, as their beloved Chacos are banished to the closet. Well everyone should mourn no more. Chaco has new arrivals this fall, like the Chaco Otis Nurl Boots, that now make it…
TrekSta Kobra II GTX trail shoe review
If you’re going to name a shoe after the most feared of all snakes, it better be bad ass. TrekSta dared to invoke the name with their Kobra II GTX light hiking shoes. Packed with technology aimed to keep you dry and comfortable, the Kobras claim to be the “envy of light hikers everywhere.” We…
Lorpen Tri-Layer Trail Light Socks review
Socks aren’t the most glamorous piece of gear in anyone’s arsenal, and most people (myself included) don’t think much about what they’re wearing inside their shoes. But the fact is that socks are an important part of any getup because keeping your feet comfortable can be the difference between a fun trip outdoors, and a miserable blister-fest….
Osprey Hornet 32 pack review
If you’ve spent any amount of time on the slopes or trails the past few seasons, chances are you’ve seen someone sporting an Osprey pack. There is good reason for Osprey’s growing popularity amongst us outdoors folks: function, style and innovation are built into every bag they sell. New to the lineup for 2011 is…
Chaco Belyn Baa winter boots review
Dare I utter the words? A winter boot made by Chaco? The Belyn Baa winter boots are part of Chaco’s new winter collection that has just been released to retailers this fall. You no longer have to wear socks with your sandals – you can buy enclosed Chaco shoes for all-year-long comfort. This seems like…