Summer recreation in Utah causes a dilemma. The weather is hot and sunny, but afternoon thunderstorms can change that warm day into a raging cold, wet nightmare within minutes. Packing for fickle weather is a must, but carrying gear while trail running or mountain biking is a pain. What to do? Find yourself a jacket…
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Ridgemont Outfitters Heritage Boots review
I was nervous as hell, but at least I wasn’t worried about my footwear. It was my wedding day, and my soon-to-be wife and I were standing in the White Pine parking area waiting for guests to arrive. It was only a few minutes before we walked everyone down the trail (which was covered in…
Tekkima Navigator Field Coat review
I should not be able to wear this jacket right now. That’s the thought that kept going through my mind on a Thanksgiving Day hike in Mill Creek Canyon. Temperatures were perfect for the Navigator Field Coat, a lightweight jacket from Tekkima. Bad sign for winter, but good for gear reviews! Here’s a breakdown of…
Helly Hansen Sogn Bib Shell Pant review
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: the winter of 2017-18 wasn’t exactly stellar here in Utah. Resorts had meager amounts of terrain open for the holidays, and touring season didn’t start until well into the new year (for me, anyway). When the snow finally came, the weather was variable, even by Utah standards. All…
HydroBlu Clear Flow Water Bottle and Filter review
Our bodies are 60% water. So the water we put into our bodies should be the cleanest it can be. But filtering water for everyday consumption can be a hassle. It was for me, anyway, until the HydroBlu Clear Flow water bottle came into my life. HydroBlu Clear Flow The HydroBlu Clear Flow is a…
Lander Wasatch Commuter backpack review
The intersection of the outdoor and tech worlds is something that, no matter how some of us may fight it, seems inevitable. Our gadgets help us navigate, can call for help if we are hurt, and are sometimes simply brought along for extra entertainment. Lander is a Lehi, UT company that is embracing the mixing…
Craghoppers Nat Geo CompressLite II Jacket review
There are copious amounts of puffy jackets available to consumers. I am willing to bet you have at least one of these (maybe even two) in your closet right now. When the possibilities seem endless, how do you choose one brand over another? I often go by one of my favorite gear rankings: bang for…
Teva Arrowood Mid WP Flash review
When I heard the name Teva, I conjured up images of cushy summer sandals and flip flops. Not necessarily the footwear I’d choose to tackle the trails here in the Wasatch; but, oh how our minds can betray us. After wearing the Arrowood Mid Waterproof Flash boots for many a mile, I’ll now associate Teva…
Velocio ES Long Sleeve bike jersey review
It’s shoulder season in Utah – that time when ski season hasn’t started, but bike season is winding down. Cool weather makes for great bike rides, but pedaling in the mountains can be downright frigid on an autumn morning. How does one dress warm, but not so warm that you’re sweating too much in the…
Recover Apparel: help save the Earth and look good doing it
I never considered that plastic bottles might keep me warm, let alone be part of my camping attire. As it turns out, eight plastic bottles = the magic number used to create the hoodies in the Recover Apparel lineup. A sweatshirt made of plastic bits; that should be real comfortable I thought in my most sarcastic…