If you spend much time outdoors, chances are you have a favorite fleece or sweater that has made more than its share of excursions with you. Knits and the outdoors seem to go hand in hand. Warmth, breathability and overall comfort are probably the main reasons yours has been with you so long. But I’m…
Category: Gear Reviews
Polarmax AYG Underwear review
Performance cotton – that’s a misnomer, right? Well, it wasn’t long ago that cotton was verboten among outdoor circles due to the fabric’s lack of moisture management. But times have changed and the Polarmax AYG underwear with XTRdry™ performance cotton is proof. What’s more, there’s even AYG (All Year Gear) tech silk shirts and boxers…
Yeti SB66 Enduro mountain bike review
They call it the Super Bike. Really, they do. Yeti, a mountain bike company based in Colorado, shook the mountain bike world with their SB66. The SB, of course, stands for Super Bike, and the 66 represents 26 inch wheels with six inches of travel in the suspension. But what really makes this bike “super,”…
Helly Hansen Odin Light Softshell review
Springtime weather in the West can be summed up in one word: unpredictable. If it’s a new softshell jacket you’re shopping for, you want something that can stand up to snow, rain, and wind all in the same day. The Helly Hansen Odin Light Softshell jacket arrived at my door just in time for a…
Earth Day friendly gear from Mountain Khakis
Today’s post comes to you on Earth Day, a time when we all slow down to reflect on the planet we live on and our human impact that affects nature. As outdoor recreation enthusiasts, we’re always looking for ways to reduce our footprint and be good stewards of the environment. As a result, many of…
Clif Bar Gary’s Panforte review
Clif Bars have been ubiquitous with outdoor recreation for decades now, and they continue to offer some of the most flavorful, nutritious bars around. In fact, they’ve been slinging bars for 20 years. In celebration of their big anniversary, Clif Bar is releasing a limited edition flavor called Gary’s Panforte. You already know the backstory…
Salomon Synapse Hiking Shoes review
Don’t call the new Salomon Synapse a hiking boot. Hell, don’t even call it a hiking shoe. For all the comfort I felt the first time I put these guys on my feet, I’d rate them something more akin to a hiking slipper. But that was at home. Judging by the light weight, ultra cushy…
BlenderBottle Sport Mixer review
The outdoors is my gym, but it wasn’t always like that. For years I worked out at an actual gym pumping iron with the meatheads, and mindlessly running nowhere on a treadmill. After every workout, I would have a protein shake when I got home, basically some chocolate whey protein powder mixed with milk that…
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…
Black Diamond Quadrant Alpine Touring Boot review
The Black Diamond Quadrant Alpine Touring Boot has been around for a few years now, and during that time it has proven itself to be a stiff, light, and capable workhorse in the backcountry. Some AT skiers have complaints about fit and the stock liner, but a new version of the Quadrant is being released…