The search for the perfect backcountry ski shell has been years long. But I think that journey can finally end. And the destination is the Outdoor Research Hemispheres Jacket. Outdoor Research Hemispheres Jacket The Hemispheres Jacket is very unique for a hardshell. First, the GORE-TEX fabric stretches. Second, it breathes astonishingly well. It does all…
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Moab’s greatest hits featured in video, “Being Here”
We all know how rad Moab is as a favorite getaway from urban life. The red rock desert filled with opportunities like mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, and camping are among the best in the world. I try to make the pilgrimage there at least once a year, but after watching the video “Being Here”…
Outdoor Research Credo Softshell Jacket review
The holy grail of softshell jackets is a combination of two basic things – water resistance and breathability. Some jackets have one or the other, but it’s rare to find one that balances both perfectly. The Outdoor Research Credo Jacket is a softshell that looks and feels like it’s up to the task, and we…
Outdoor Gear of the Year 2010
Every year, outdoor companies release new gear for the salivating masses looking to update their recreation equipment stockpiles. Thanks to UtahOutside.com, I’ve been very lucky to have companies send out the latest stuff for testing and review. Some gear turns out better than others, and a few pieces totally blow me away. It’s this act…
Outdoor Research Helium Jacket review
Helium. It’s an appropriate name for this rain jacket from Outdoor Research because it’s so light, it feels less substantial than air. But instead of floating away like a helium balloon from a crying child, it compresses down to nothing in a pack or clips to a climbing harness where it goes unnoticed until needed. And when…
Outdoor Research Index Pants review
Rock climbing pants have undergone many evolutionary changes over the decades. From durable cotton pants in the ’60s and ’70s, to the god-awful neon spandex of the ’80s and ’90s, to pretty much “anything goes” these days including shorts, jeans, khakis, capris and pants built specifically for rock climbing, like the Outdoor Research Index Pants….