The ‘Merino Lightweight Balaclava’ from Buff is a 100 percent Merino wool balaclava with integrated ventilation holes and even a pony tail port. A quick review … More Buff Merino Lightweight Balaclava Review
The Sea to Summit Ether Light XT combines thick, cushy air sprung cells and a warm 3 season appropriate insulation to create a cozy sleeping mat that works in warm or cool conditions. This is my review: … More Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Sleeping Pad Review
The Permafrost from Montbell is a lightweight down parka with an integrated Gore-Tex waterproof, windproof layer for substantial weather resistance for the worst winter conditions. This is my review. … More Montbell Permafrost Light Down Jacket review: A Windproof mobile fortress.
Cozy, warm, and supportive are not words I often associate with clogs or winter shoes, but the Ramble Puff series by Chaco has changed that. With an excellent construction, “Luvseat” midsole and a grippy outsole, these have changed my expectations forever. My review: … More Chaco Ramble Puff. Clogs and Lace Review
The Orvis Pro is a lightweight, synthetic jacket built from lightweight nylon and Primaloft Gold. Designed to shed rain, wind, and provide comfortable protection in rough conditions while out hiking, fishing and of course backpacking, I’ve put it to the test. My review: … More Orvis Pro Insulated Jacket Review
The Canyon WRX are durable, weather resistant biking shorts designed to ride out the worst weather. Do they hold up to the highly varying weather I ride in? I’ve put them through the test for several months, and this is my review: … More Pearl Izumi Canyon WRX Shell Shorts Review
Having a rigid frame gravel bike is great for efficiency, but not always great for your body. The ShockStop from Redshift is a bike stem that adds 20 mm of travel to the handlebars with the intention to improve the comfort and quality of the ride on rougher terrain. Does it work and are there any drawbacks? My review: … More RedShift ShockStop Suspension Stem Review
Blending Merino wool, polyester and spandex into a high performance, stretchable fabric, the Dynawool Skuba Hoody from Kuhl brings both looks with performance in a single package. How does it perform? My review: The Dynawool Skuba Hoody is a lightweight zippered hoody constructed from Kuhl has coined Dynawood Powerflex, which is a smooth combination of … More Kuhl Dynawool Skuba Hoody. Form and Function Combined.
Backcountry now makes a slick pair of 7″ Ripstop shorts designed for hiking and camping. I’ve put a pair to the test, and this is my quick review: … More Backcountry 7 Inch Lightweight Ripstop Short Review
An ultra-light yet storm worthy shelter, the Fortius 2p from Outdoor Vitals combines a rugged trekking pole supported design with a feathery 2.lb 3 oz pack weight. How did they manage to pull it off? This is my review: … More Outdoor Vitals Fortius 2p Trekking Pole Tent Review
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