This half-zip long-sleeve top from New Balance is the perfect layer for your morning run as the air starts to feel a little more crisp! New Balance has tricked out this long-sleeve with plenty of reflectivity for safety and a well-insulating, flexible main body fabric that has a performance fit but will allow you to [...]
This new short from New Balance is made from a super light weight polyester material and is cut with a semi-fitted profile that wont get in your way but also wont bind or catch on your skin. These shorts also sport a new safety feature New Balance calls ICE, which is a brightly colored strip [...]
Sugoi is a Japanese word that means “incredible”. We think this Canadian manufacturer of outdoor sports clothing chose their name well. RSR is Sugoi’s designation for their premium sports gear, and the RSR running short is a worthy member of that classification. The RSR short is a technical running short with a longer inseam (9″) [...]
Sugoi has always been a favorite of ours for outstanding craftsmanship and great quality. The RSR Sleeveless running top is no exception. This sleeveless top is part of Sugoi’s RSR line, their premium active gear line. It features their best wicking fabric, which Sugoi calls “Gobi”, and we found it to be great for hot [...]
Looking for the relaxation of a sandal with the support and protection of a shoe, the Chaco Paradox might just be your answer. We’ve tested this shoe in water crossings, 1-15 mile hikes, and walking about the town. The polyester webbing and cinch strap wrap your foot to give you a secure fit which is nice [...]
If you were a fan of New Balances Sleek Woven Short, you will love the NBx 2 Inch Short. New this year, the 2 Inch Short contains X-static, a pure silver textile fiber that is woven into the shorts and provides all natural antimicrobial and anti-odor properties, while also regulating temperature. X-static is able to [...]
New Balance continues to add quality clothing to their NBx Collection, which utilizes premium technologies, such as X-static. X-static is a pure silver textile that provides anti-microbial, anti-odor, and thermo regulation properties. New Balance has incorporated this new fiber into the Conduction Half Zip. The stylish and functional Conduction Half Zip is super soft, has [...]
The Saucony LX Opentech Sportstop is a new fall/winter 09 piece for Saucony that is good for active endeavours between 10-50 degrees F. The shirt is fairly lightweight, yet keeps you warm in colder climates. Although Saucony is a running brand, we also tested the LX Opentech Sportstop during cold weather hiking and camping as [...]
Isis produces not only functional clothing for athletic women, but also stylish and fun options that range from bras and undies, all the way to ski pants and jackets. Towards the end of the summer we received the Everyday Bra and Brief to test out. Both are made from a super comfortable blend of nylon, [...]
The Victorinox Rescue Tool is a knife set that not only looks cool, but has extreme functionality when you find someone or yourself in a pinch. The tool is best suited for firemen, police officers, and other rescue personnel because its’ components most relate to helping someone out of a car wreck. Although we didn’t [...]
EAS (Energy-Athletics-Strength) has released a new version of their patented Myoplex nutritional shake. The new Myoplex Strength formula offers 25 grams of protein versus 40 grams in Myoplex Original and 20 grams in Myoplex Lite. The decrease in high quality proteins remains sufficient for most athletes, while also allowing for a lighter-easier to drink shake. [...]
Jolly Pets makes more than just horse and dog toys, they have recently come out with an ingenious travel dog bowl, the Road Refresher. The Road Refresher is truly a non-spill travel bowl that can be used in the car, on a boat, or at home. The Road Refresher does not spill thanks to a [...]
Aspen and Suki were delighted to test out some new toys from Jolly Pets. First up, the Monster Ball is not only a treat hider, but also a toss ball that is unevenly weighted, therefore providing unpredictable bounces while playing fetch. Suki and Aspen were immediately trying to grab the Monster Ball from each other. [...]
The Brooks Trance 9 is a premium moderate-stability training shoe and has been completely redesigned for 2009. The Trance incorporates Brooks’ new-and-improved Progressive Diagonal Rollbar (PDRB®), which gives it good pronation-prevention without sacrificing ride- these shoes really transition well from heel strike to toe-off. We are a big fan of Brooks’ BioMoGo midsole material- not [...]
Elemental Herbs manufactures a wide array of organic skin care products, including sunscreen. We tested Elemental Herbs’ Sunscreen Sport SPF 20, Sport SPF 22 tinted, and Kids SPF 20. Elemental Herbs sunscreens are chemical and fragrance free. The active ingredient in all three products is zinc oxide 25%, which naturally acts as a physical barrier [...]
Looking for a fleece that not only looks great, but is a top performer? We’ve tested the Mountain Hardwear Super Power Hoody for a good length of time and we found this to be one of our most versatile pieces of gear. We first tested the hoody while skiing and snowshoeing and hands down, this [...]
The Garnet Peak Half Zip is a nice mid layer for cool fall mornings or an added layer come wintertime. Woolrich has recently added performance tops to their clothing line for the fall. The Garnet Peak is made from Cocona fiber technology that naturally provides odor resistance and wicking away of sweat. Testers liked the [...]
The New Balance Bonita Run Bra was designed with size B/C cup runners in mind. The Bonita eliminated any and all bouncing that may be experienced with a high impact activities, like running, while allowing for a personalized fit. The Bonita has not only adjustable shoulder straps, but also side adjustments to hone in on [...]
The Women’s Patagonia Release is a trail shoe that is designed to provide extreme comfort and support during higher mileage runs. The Release weighs 23 ounces/pair and is by no means a light trainer. The Release, however, does provide some excellent trade offs by providing incredible shock absorption and cushioning. The Release was tested on [...]
The New Balance NBx-Treme Crop is a runner’s dream for a racer back sports bra. The X-treme crop utilizes a seamless design that truly eliminates the potential for any chaffing by removing problem seams from under the armpits and along the bra line. The x-Treme crop is made from Cocona, a textile technology that utilizes [...]
