When buying running gear, socks don’t usually rate very high on my shopping list. But as my feet have gotten older, along with the rest of my body, I’m starting to realize that my precious tootsies like to be pampered. The Darn Tough Vermont no show mesh running sock fits in that category. My feet…
Category: Gear Reviews
Eureka! Kaycee 0 Degree Sleeping Bag review
Cold weather camping demands serious gear. Your three season sleeping bag may be able to keep you comfortable when the nights get cold, but can it really do the job when it’s freezing cold outside? If you are planning on snow camping or another cold-as-ice adventure you will need a zero degree bag to keep…
GoLite Spring Lite running shoes review
Barefoot running is all the rage right now, but I know that it isn’t for me. Thankfully, GoLite Footwear is reaching out to runners with minimalist shoes that still offer enough support and protection to ward off those unwanted foot injuries. The Spring Lite by GoLite is a trail runner also meant for hard pack…
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider Ultralight Pack review
Over the past few seasons “ultralight” has become one of the hottest new concepts in backpacking. Carrying less weight means you go further faster with less stress on your body and the environment. Hyperlite Mountain Gear is a company dedicated to the ultralight hiking style, and to help convert me they sent out the Windrider…
Icebreaker SS Roto Half Zip mountain bike jersey review
Merino wool is all the rage right now, and its recent popularity has encouraged gear companies to weave this natural fiber into more than just base layers. Icebreaker of New Zealand came up with new ways for us gearheads to don merino wool, and this biking season they’re offering up wool shorts and jerseys as…
Suunto Foot POD Mini and GPS POD review
A successful training regimen requires tons of information compiled over dozens of weeks before you know all that hard work paid off. While training for the Ragnar Wasatch Back Relay, I’ve been using the Suunto T3d heart rate monitor to keep track of the overall training effect of my workouts. But heart rate and calories…
Kelty Hula House 4 Tent review
“That’s a huge tent!” was the most often heard comment while testing the Kelty Hula House 4. It’s true, the Hula 4 is a beast, and while it might not be a minimalist’s dream, it sure does the trick when it comes to extended-stay car camping or base camping adventures. I tested the Hula House…
Suunto T3d and Dual Comfort Belt heart rate monitor review
I’ve never been a runner. I’ve also never been one to keep track of my heart rate, calories burned, miles traveled or elevation gained. I’m an outdoorsman who focuses on the experience, not the workout. But after signing up for the Ragnar Wasatch Back Relay, I suddenly needed to train. For real. Fortunately, the Suunto…
Fritschi Freeride Pro backcountry binding review
The Fritschi Freeride binding series has been a backcountry ski staple for years now. Despite huge competition from Dynafit and Marker, Fritschi remains relevant and continues to be seen on skin tracks in mountains around the world. Their latest release is the Freeride Pro, a backcountry binding made specifically for wide powder skis. I’ve been…
Helly Hansen Quebec Checked Down Jacket and Legend Pant II review
Hard to believe it, but winter is almost over. While powder seasons come and go, bomber gear should last for years. Helly Hansen has been in the extreme weather gear game since 1877 (not a typo) for a reason: they produce pieces that stand up to the elements long after you buy them. I had…