I am a convert. Long have I worshiped at the altar of polyester base layers, they of the plasticy stink-after-a-few-hours-of-activity long underwear. But Icebreaker has opened my eyes to a new world of moisture wicking, insulating base layers with their merino wool offerings, like the Apex Zip. The Icebreaker Apex Zip is a thick, long sleeved…
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Icebreaker Cadence Bike Shorts review
As a mountain biker, I am morally opposed to rockin’ the skin tight bike shorts. Call me old fashioned (or old fashioned sensed) because I still prefer to wear baggy cargo shorts while cruising mountain singletrack, just like when I was a kid. So when Icebreaker sent out the ultra-tight Cadence bike shorts for testing,…
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…
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…
Icebreaker Real Fleece Aspiring Zip review
For decades, we of the outdoor persuasion have been wearing fleece jackets for everything. From skiing to going to the movies, the fleece has been ubiquitous to mountain towns and big cities alike. But in the case of our multi-colored, furry jackets, the word “fleece” was only accurate to the look, and not to the…