You need not be a fly fisherman to enjoy some of the latest and greatest products from Redington. In 2010, Redington launched its’ women’s apparel line and with the 2011 season they have expanded their collection. The Chelan Tee is one of the additions to their line up that I think is worth taking a [...]
A few months ago, I decided that I would test my manhood and try out a pair of Patagonia man-pri’s. Now I understand that capri’s are generally for women, but from time to time I would see men wearing these pants/shorts combo and I wanted to see what it was all about. When I first [...]
As Hoodies are all the rage these days, it was only time until outdoor companies like Redington came out with a tech fabric version of a hoody that’s not fleece. When I first talked with Redington about reviewing some of their products, I was a little hesitant because I’m not a fly fisherman. While Redington [...]
The ever popular Zion Stretch pants has an offspring this year and its name is… drum roll… Stretch Zion Convertible Pant. I’ve had a pair of the old Stretch Zion Pants and they have gotten to the point where I have clothes pins holding the pants together because I have worn them so much and [...]
First ascent is the branch of Eddie Bauer that’s built for maximum performance. The line up has outerwear for every need, whether it’s undertaking your first Badwater marathon, or scaling the highest peak in North America. Granted, I put the Mistral through neither of these activities, but I did take it up the side of [...]
Now that summer is here and the temps are heating up, the ability of technical clothing to help you stay cool and dry is more important than ever. The Helly Hansen Pace SS T-shirt is one of the most versatile technical tees that I’ve worn in warm weather. It uses the Lifa® Stay Dry Technology [...]
A few weeks back, my new hubby and I went on a West Coast adventure honeymoon that took us along the coast from California to Washington. Patagonia helped equip me for the adventure by providing a swimsuit to tackle any of our water pursuits. I received the Kupala Top and the Sunamee Bottoms in the [...]
With summer in full swing and temperatures hitting 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit in many parts of the country, it’s time to start shedding some of those warmer layers and keep up with the in-crowd. I recently took my honeymoon from Northern California to the Northwest of USA and decided since I would be ocean side for [...]
Are you looking for a capri ready to tackle open spaces and city streets? The Escala Capri by Patagonia have been a favorite among our female tester’s and may be the right capri for you. The Escala’s are constructed from a super sturdy cotton canvas with some added spandex to provide just enough stretch to [...]
As temperatures begin to warm and standing water becoming more frequent, there is the unfortunate truth that mosquitoes and friends are on their way to a neighborhood and trail near you. If you are anything like me, you can’t stand mosquitoes. And while I can’t stand those little annoying buggers, I don’t let them keep me from [...]
Looking for a short that can do just about anything this summer? I’ve been testing out the Pearl Izumi Phase Multi-Sport Short over the past few months for long runs, short runs, hikes, working out at the gym, and throwing the Frisbee at the park. Now these shorts aren’t your typical running short for they are a [...]
When heading out for a hike or long run, I like to stash either an insulated layer or windproof layer into my hydration pack or daypack in case the weather takes a turn for the worse. For this spring, one of my new go-to jackets is the Outdoor Research Vigor Jacket which has been great [...]
The Lole Romp Capri is made from technical fabrics that are suited for the trail, yet the cut and styling of the capri hold their own in the city as well. The Romp Capris are comprised of 84% recycled polyester which allows you to not feel too guilty about buying another piece of gear. The [...]
Long gone are the days of wearing cotton tees for running and other high intensity activities. Races, large and small, now give away wicking tops for swag which causes the ole outdoor industry to raise the bar and bring us new and improved tech tees. Thanks to companies like Columbia, our search for an incredibly [...]
Coming out with its new premium running apparel line, Icebreaker introduces the new GT Run line. I’ve been testing out the long sleeve and short sleeve Ace Crewe on all types of runs from knarly trail runs to long distance marathon training runs. Unlike the majority of standard tech tees, the Icebreaker GT Run line [...]
Not knowing how the weather will act in Colorado can be a difficult challenge when deciding on layers for going out. If you wear your down jacket you might be too hot, and a fleece might not be enough warmth. That’s where the Mountain Hardwear Lado jacket comes in. The Lado Jacket packs a lot [...]
With vest season upon us, it’s time to break out last year’s vest or better yet, head over to your local outdoors shop or online and check out the Patagonia Nano Puff Vest. After testing the Nano Puff Vest while hiking, dog walking, skiing, and micro brew testing, I have fallen in love. Now I [...]
If you love Arc’teryx and can’t wait to get the latest and greatest from this top notch brand, we would like to introduce the Motus Crew to you. Now I am not going to go as far as saying this shirt is the best thing since sliced bread, but it is one of the better [...]
As The North Face Zephyrus Pullover has been a go-to piece of gear for me on many occasions, I feel I must share my thoughts on this piece. The Zephyrus pullover is a windproof Primoloft insulated jacket that is perfect for activities such as hiking, climbing, cold weather adventures, skiing, and camping. What makes this [...]
The Outdoor Retailer Winter Market gave us a chance to check out what is new and different for Fall 2011. Mountain Hardwear created a lot of buzz with the launch of their newest waterproof-breathable technical fabric, DryQ. MH’s DryQ will be available in 3 sport specific designs: active, elite, and core. DryQ Elite will be [...]
Patagonia thinks of everything. I didn’t know that I needed or even wanted a softshell vest until I started testing Patagonia’s Hooded Guide Vest. The vest is a spin-off from Patagonia’s most successful, aka popular, softshell the Guide Jacket. Since I received the vest, it has been easy to put the vest to good use: [...]
When buying insulated jackets I have always thought the puffier the better. So naturally when I got my hands on Mountain Hardwear’s Lunetta Jacket I was more than skeptical. However, thanks to the Thermic Micro insulation I no longer have to walk around looking like the Michelin Man to stay warm. In fact for 15 [...]
For those of us that love to get into the outdoors and also love their gear, some outsiders might call us addicts. We need to have the wicking shorts, pants, long sleeve shirts, short sleeve shirts, socks, shoes, and the list goes on. And why do we need all this gear outsiders might ask, well [...]
