I always have cold fingers when I ski. Chalk it up to poor circulation, or just that I’m too cheap to buy quality gloves. But this season I’ve stepped up and got me a pair of the RPG snow gloves from Truck Gloves. Truck is a local company based right here in the SLC, and…
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Truck ZRP Mountain Biking Gloves Review
Get yourself a pair of the NEW Truck Gloves ZRP! Save 15% with code UTAHOUTSIDE15. Gloves may not be the first thing a mountain biker is concerned with while gearing up… but they should be. A rider’s hands are a major contact point between body and bike, which means gloves with good grip, padding and…
GO Kinesiology Knee Sleeve review
My knees hurt. At 43-years-old, I’ve spent decades skiing, mountain biking, hiking and trail running. This accumulated activity means my knees are shot. Both are arthritic and recent surgery on my left knee repaired the meniscus, cartilage and inflamed plica bands. Because of this, I’ve desperately needed additional support while recreating outdoors. Thanks goodness I…
Tifosi Optics Sledge Sunglasses review
Spring and summer in Utah mean mountain biking for many of us. And if I’m going biking you’re damn right I want to do it in style. I needed what my wife has deemed “robotron” glasses. The kind of glasses that make you look like you’re here from the future, Terminator style. You know what…
RIGWA Bowl review: keeps food fresh outdoors
Meals on the go. In my world this typically means chewing on an energy bar in the middle of a mountain bike ride. But why settle for processed protein bricks when you can have real, delicious food instead? One problem: how to carry your salad/pasta/vegan-gluten-free-organic-trendy grub. Enter the RIGWA bowl. RIGWA Bowl We all have…
OTTOLOCK bicycle lock review
One of the many fine things about living in Utah is that it’s almost always bike riding season. Minus a few months in the winter, two wheeled transportation is almost always possible. If you are a bicycle commuter or just a casual rider, a good lock is a must-have accessory. I have been using an…
Pearl Izumi MTB Performance T and Divide Glove review
Back in my college days I worked at a high-end bike shop in Philadelphia. It seemed that out of all the apparel brands, road bikers coveted Pearl Izumi the most. I always assumed that Pearl only made gear for fancy road bikers, but I was way off! Turns out, they’ve had a huge selection of…
Hanz waterproof gloves and socks review
When the weather gets wet, or you’re out recreating in cold water, you’re going to need waterproof gear. But the body parts that seem to get the least amount of love when it comes to “waterproofiness” are our hands and feet. Sure, there are boots and winter gloves with waterproof membranes, but what about thin…
Sierra Designs at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2013
When I sauntered up to the Sierra Designs booth at this summer’s Outdoor Retailer, I noticed a few changes. Okay, I noticed a lot of changes. Instead of asking “what’s new?” for SD in 2013-14, it might be easier to ask “what isn’t new?” The iconic brand has undergone a major redesign, ranging from the…
Alite Designs Mayfly Chair review
When you’re outdoors, camp chairs are a luxury. I’m not talking about car camping where you can take everything from grills to tables and chairs to six-person tents. No, I’m talking about true outdoor adventure when you are trekking into the great wild, far from any parking area, miles from civilization. On those adventures, you…