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While involved in almost any activity, us guys often sweat and heat up. For years, we have worn shirts and shorts with moisture wicking material while wearing boxers, boxer briefs, or tighty whities that are made out of cotton. In the last couple of years, moisture wicking underwear has really started to gain some traction [...]
Looking to stay a little lighter on your feet while hitting the trails this season? The Puma FAAS 250 is an excellent option! I’ve been testing out the Puma FAAS 250 over time on a number of different terrains. The different types of terrain I tested the FAAS 250 out on include fire roads, single [...]
As many of us outdoor and athletic folks are able to see some of the most amazing sites and scenes off the beaten path, it’s nice to be able to capture those moments. Unless you have your head buried in the sand, you have seen that there are a number of companies coming out with [...]
While running long distances, most all of us know by now that it is important to hydrate. Without enough water and electrolytes, your body begins to break down and your running will start to deteriorate. Running packs came out a while back where you would throw a hydration bladder in your backpack and call it [...]
As someone who is constantly abusing their gear, I am a big advocate of keeping your gear in good condition. After all, you are spending a little extra $ for a good piece of gear, so I feel it is important to make your gear last as long as possible. As Spring and Summer approach, [...]
I just finished up my seventh hike wearing the Treksta Men’s Kobra II GTX shoe, and feel like I finally found the right shoe for trail hikes. The Kobra II GTX had a comfortable fit right out of the box, with no break-in needed. This generation of Kobra is built on TrekSta’s NestFIT last, which is [...]
This Spring, Columbia introduces the Compounder 2.5 layer shell. As we often get to test products before they hit the market, I was able to test this jacket out for a number of months in a number of activities. The Columbia Compounder Shell is 2.5 layers which can be a little hard to tell from [...]
Now that it’s getting into grilling season, I thought I’d check out what was new in the grilling world. The Eco-Que portable grill is a compact grill, but don’t let the size fool you. While the Eco Que portable grill can fold down and fit in a brief-case, it still has plenty of oomph to [...]
As more and more of us outdoors people become tech savvy and can’t live without our electronic, some of the companies like GOAL ZERO are listening and making some excellent products to meet our needs and wants. I’ve tested a number of their products in the past including solar panels and different types of rechargeable batteries. When [...]
Finding a good boxer brief isn’t always the easiest thing to do for men. For us active men, we typically want something that will keep us secure while keeping us dry. When I first heard that I was getting a pair of boxers that were cotton and they were going to keep me dry, I [...]
Flashlights often don’t have much of a wow! factor to them as they seem to go overlooked by headlamps and lanterns. I’ve been testing out the Primus PrimeTorch 1010 flashlight and if you are looking for an AMAZING flashlight, this is the one. I remember back in the old days when Mag Lights were all [...]
For the skier who is in search of the best gear on the market, The North Face Enzo Pant might just fit the bill for you. I’ve been testing out the North Face Enzo Pants over the past few months on the slopes of Keystone, Breckenridge, and A-Basin and hiking and snowshoeing on the trails [...]
For the trail runner that is looking for a plush ride on the trails while being able to stick to the trail surface, the La Sportiva Quantum is a must see. When I first received this shoe to test, I was very skeptical about the outsole and whether it would hold to the trail. It [...]
Winter boots often times are full of function, but as many of us know, most lack fashion. While I am not a fashionista, I do enjoy a good looking and functioning piece of gear. The Sorel Kitchner Frost High is a winter boot that has the classic leather outer and a rubber toe box area. [...]
With winter in full swing and lots of people heading to the slopes, I hope to bring you this jacket review just in time to help your ski jacket purchase decision. Over the past few months, I’ve been testing out the Mountain Hardwear Vertical Peak Jacket while skiing at Breckenridge, Keystone, and Arapahoe Basin. The [...]
As a person who likes to take photos with a digital SLR and a smaller point and shoot, having a camera bag that can carry both cameras without a lot of extra bulk is important. There are certain situations where my smaller point and shoot camera will do the trick and I don’t need my [...]
As someone who is always out running, hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, etc, having a good pair of boxers is important to me. I’ve been testing the tasc boxer briefs out over the past few months to see how they hold up in all my activities. This boxer brief is made out of 55% organic cotton [...]
Ski and Snowboard season is upon us and what better way to kick off the season to do some product testing on The North Face Perception Jacket. The Perception jacket is a Primoloft Eco insulated jacket with Gore Windstopper to help keep out the elements. Primoloft for those of you not aware of the insulation [...]
While running shoes get all the publicity because runners go through so many pairs a year, running shorts sometimes get overlooked. Being a long time runner, I have gone through my fair share of running shorts among other things. One thing I know is that when I find a pair of running shorts that I [...]
As someone who likes to take a camera on all my adventures, it’s important to have a camera that can take quality shots and handle the unexpected drop whether it’s in a river crossing or on a rock. Olympus has been making camera’s that are waterproof and shockproof for many years now to cater to [...]
For the gear snob that has pretty much everything, but wants to have the newest, lightest and greatest gear, the Patagonia Ultralight Down Hoody might just do the trick. The Ultralight Down Hoody is an 800 down fill jacket that works great as an outer layer and also works nice as under a shell for [...]
As The North Face has looked back over the years, they understand that while it is important to grow and offer less technical products for the general consumer, it is also important to continue with innovation and making products for the original customer. With a heritage of making products for mountaineering and hardcore expeditions, The [...]
Waterproof and breathable has been marketed for many years now, but you know just as well as I do that waterproof and breathable haven’t really gotten along all that well in the past. For this fall/winter, Marmot is utilizing a new fabric by Polartec called Neo Shell. Most people know Polartec for its fleece [...]
