ActiveGearReview.com Gear Reviewer Kevin Fonger does a video review in the wild of the HH Mig Waterproof Rain Jacket. Brands: Helly Hansen
Brooks Running Shoes has been committed to designing and manufacturing eco-friendly footwear in the last few years. Recently, Brooks announced the Green Silence racing flat, a new super-eco-friendly performance race shoe made from, among other things, those plastic water bottles and gel wrappers you pitched to the side of the road at the 10k you [...]
The Native Triumph are a great pair of sunglasses for those who are looking for a pair of sport/fashion sunglasses. They have great ventilation with airflow allowed through the tops of the lens, this is nice to keep you glasses from fogging up. The Triumph comes with a small to medium fit and have a [...]
Oakley Enduring Product Testers Say ” I have a hard time finding glasses that fit my face and it is nice that Oakley came up with something for women and those with smaller faces. The glasses have a look of intensity, so I think these glasses typically fit the attiude of the “hardcore athlete.” I [...]
Product Testers Say – “The adidas Adistar is a great mix for my sport and fashion needs. The sweat guard helped keep the sweat out of my eyes. I really liked the lenses features that adjust to the various environments, creating an easy transition in different shades of light. The styling of the sunglasses [...]
Product Testers Say – “These glasses are the best performance sunglasses I have ever owned! The clarity in the lenses is absolutely amazing making my runs and rides much more enjoyable. I really like using these glasses for cycling and running. I never thought there was much of a difference in sunglass lenses until I [...]
The New Balance N2 is a gender neutral heart monitor that offers the basics you need to get the job done. The small watch face fits nicely on a females’ wrist, which led us to first believe that it’s a women’s specific watch. The user, male or female, can input their height, weight, age, gender [...]
The Suunto T1 is the heart rate monitor for all you techies. This watch comes along with a lot of features that will help get you into the shape you always wanted. One of the features we like is the calorie counter as you work out. As you work out, you can actually see how [...]
The Timex Ironman Road Trainer comes with the reliable consistency you expect from Timex. Since many of us athletes have used an Ironman watch at some point in our life, this watch is very easy to get accustomed to. We found the heart rate monitor to be accurate during our runs which went from running [...]
New Balances N5 heart rate monitor was a joy to run with. We tested this watch and chest strap out in all kinds of conditions; from running a few miles on the road to running the Chicago marathon. What we liked most about this watch was the large display. The large display makes this watch [...]
The North Face Ruckus is a commuter pack that caters to those who want to bring half of what they own with them to work or school. This pack is basic in the sense of its compartments, but it fits very well and when you loaded up, it won’t break your back. Whether your a [...]
The Mountain Hardwear Paladin is the bombproof backpack for commuting, hiking, and everyday use. This bag is made of a highly waterproof material that cannot be penetrated. We tested it out in pouring rain storms while commuting with our laptops and we were extremely happy to say there was not a drop of wetness. Aside [...]
The Sherpani Aeris S Medium was a great surprise. At first glance, it looks like it may not hold a lot, but our testers were able to fit a lot in it. The fit is women specific, so it has a great fit for all the ladies out there. The two large side mesh pockets [...]
The Patagonia Vertical Mass is a basic looking backpack from the outside, but it’s functionality is incredible. The top zipper compartment was a great place to stash a cell phone, sunglasses, or anything important. It has a water bottle holder that can fit a Nalgene or Camelbak sized water bottle to keep you hydrated on [...]
The Pacer Skort was a fun alternative to running and hiking shorts. The skort is made of Adrenaline Point Check technology that results in a lightweight, quick drying shell. The lining is a boy short with a 3” inseam and integrated internal key pocket. The lining provides moisture and odor control, while hugging your legs [...]
The Duration Tank is designed with hiking and backpacking in mind. The tank is made of 100% polyester jersey, which provides a wicking, soft, and pill resistant fabric. In addition, the tank has rotated the seams in areas of pressure to add to user comfort. Testers enjoyed the additional fabric at the chest, called the [...]
The Maura tank is a performance tank that is flattering, thanks to a square neckline, and functional, thanks to great moisture management. The tank comes with a built in shelf bra for those not needing additional support. For women needing additional support, the racer back design hides sports bras to keep a clean finish. The [...]
The Tahquitz pant is a performance pant that also looks great off the trail. The pant is quick drying and made of four way stretch fabric, thanks to a nylon, bamboo, spandex combo. This pant provides ample storage for keys, phone, compass, etc. with a flat cargo pocket on the left thigh, a vertical zip [...]
ExOfficio slogan states that you can travel to 17 countries for 6 weeks and use only one pair of their underwear for the entire adventure. Our testers were unable to travel to 17 countries to test these bottoms, but they gave it their best shot by wearing them for a week of hiking, running, and [...]
The Exo Dri Pointelle Tee just keeps getting better each year. The tee contains dri-release technology, which provides excellent moisture wicking and is quick drying. Testers raved about the comfortable-soft feel of the tee and the feminine fit, which meant that this tee could be worn comfortably on and off the trail. For on the [...]
The Aspen Jacket is an invaluable soft shell that offers protection from wind, rain showers, and snowfall. The Aspen utilizes Helly Hansen’s Helly Tech 2 layer technology which provides a waterproof rating of 10K and a breathablitity rating of 10,000g. In layman’s terms, the Aspen jacket will keep you dry by allowing rain drops to [...]
The Women’s HH Cool Tee is just that, a cool and comfortable tee to tramp around the trails and town with. The Cool Tee is composed of a polyester and lifa blend; lifa is their stay dry technology that provides moisture transfer during exercise and in warm climates. Testers enjoyed the extra length of the [...]
Love to hike, backpack, and get into the outdoors all the while staying cool and comfortable? We found the Mountain Hardwear Leno Short Sleeve Shirt to be just that. With mesh seems on the sides of the shirt, you will be happy to know that you won’t be the one soaked with sweat on the [...]
