I am a big fan of do it all clothes, especially since I travel so much. I don’t want to have to pack something different I can workout and hang out in. Mountain Hardwear has that concept down pact and their Double Wicked Lite Short Sleeve T is no exception. The super light weight fabric [...]
If the whole going green craze has your number but you don’t want to sacrafice on quality and performance, the Helly Hansen Ekolab Recycler Jacket might just be for you. The Ekolab Recycler is a 3-layer waterproof breathable shell that is made of 100% recycled bottles. It comes with water resistant pit zips, taped seems, [...]
Ever wish you could have a dress as breathable and airy as an ultra light tech tee? Fortunately, your wishes have been answered by GoLite. New for this summer, GoLite released the sporty-yet fashionable Cayambe Reversible Travel Dress. The Cayambe weighs a mere 6.3 ounces and is constructed from GoLite’s DryMove Light fabric which is [...]
The I/O Bio Signature Sleeveless hoodie combines function with fashion. I tested the hoodie on a run, while lifting at the gym and for a couple hours of errand running around town. The amount of compliments I received while doing errands was continuous. While grocery shopping, sorting the recycling, and standing in line at the [...]
I have no bias against fishing, I’ve just never done much of it. But fishing was the focus of a recent family trip to the Abacos in the Bahamas, bone fishing at that! From what I’ve been told and experienced, bone fishing is more like hunting—you see a tell-tale swirl on the surface of the [...]
If you are an old-school, purist runner who thinks minimalist track shorts are the only proper running attire, well…I disagree. I love running skirts. They are comfortable, feminine yet functional and look great on most body types. One of the many reasons I despised gym class was the unisex, elastic-waistband, puffy shorts that managed to [...]
The weather is getting steamy as summer conditions set in, so why am I writing a review about a quarter zip long sleeve top? Good question. Mammut’s Zip Longsleeve All-Year Women’s top, however, is so versatile that I have kept it in my basket of tech tees for the summer. The All-Year top is made [...]
Polarmax puts a new spin on long underwear. The polarmax Zipmock technical base layer provides maximum comfort out of wool by blending it with acclimate dry polyester, for a fit that’s both comfortably warm and moisture wicking. As a base layer, it was up to the task of both chilly morning runs and winter snow [...]
Saucony’s been around the block a few times, which means from top to bottom, they rarely ever get it wrong. The men’s transition half zip definitely gets it right. We found it to be a great piece to throw over your normal favorite shirt for an early morning or late evening run, or any time [...]
Spring is in the air, trees are budding, flowers are blooming, and rising temperatures have you looking for a new favorite pair of shorts for the upcoming warmer months. Although the name might scare off a few people, we promise you that you don’t have to be a rock climber or guide to wear these [...]
Patagonia’s Merino II Dress has been on camping trips, to family gatherings, neighborhood bbq’s, and packed in a backpack for multiple airline trips. As Patagonia says, this dress is soft, comfortable, and ready for anything. So far, I couldn’t agree more. The Merino II has a recycled polyester core made from soda bottles. The remainder [...]
No, that’s not a typo– Smartwool is in on the compression game too! Compression may not be new, but combining graduated compression with natural merino wool is a step in a new direction. My first run in these socks was destined to suck. I’d been playing desk jockey all day, it was hours later than [...]
I put the Yunnan Hiking Capri through tough conditions, including scrambling up a mountain through the brush, bouldering in the canyon and even running through the crowds at O’Hare International Airport during its’ busiest time of day. In every situation, the capris held up and performed well. While blazing my own trail, the capris were [...]
When you mention the company SmartWool, most people would say, “Yeah, that sock company!” Fortunately, SmartWool makes more than just socks these days. This spring, Smartwool updated their women’s Cottonwood Jersey, and I got a chance to test it out. The Cottonwood Jersey features Technical Knit Merino fabric in the body and polyester mesh panels [...]
Finding the perfect pair of hiking pants can be a difficult task, but Mammut has made your search a whole lot easier with the introduction of the Fiamma Pants. Ideal for hiking, snowshoeing, backpacking, or traveling abroad, these pants have treated us very well. The Fiamma Pants are made of a softshell material called SOFtech [...]
Goodhew is a company specialized in comfort and performance. This is not a do-it-all performance gear company- Goodhew makes only socks and boxer shorts! The Goodhew Sport Footie running socks and Montrose Hiking socks we received from the company were some of the best outdoor socks we’ve tested. Goodhew refers to its product designers as [...]
Merrell says, “Why pack more?” After testing out the Lenaia by Merrell, we couldn’t agree more. The Lenaia is an incredibly lightweight wonder that can fit in most gals’ purses but can provide up to 7 different options to keep your lower half covered. The Lenaia starts off as a pair of pants which can [...]
A few years ago, the words waterproof-breathable-and stretchy, were not listed as features in one single jacket. Rather, the jacket was waterproof OR breathable, not both. These days, manufacturers, such as Helly Hansen, have found a way to make a jacket that touts all three qualities. Helly Hansen’s Barrier Stretch 3L XP utilizes Helly Tech®XP [...]
April showers might bring you May flowers, and the Marmot Super Mica Jacket offers you protection from April showers so that you hike on to enjoy May flowers. This super light waterproof rain jacket is the perfect piece of gear for those of you that like to go ultra light, but don’t want to sacrifice [...]
This spring I had the opportunity to test 2 jackets that utilized the latest and greatest fabric technology, GORE-TEX® Paclite®. So what is GORE-TEX® Paclite®? Well, simply put it is a fully waterproof and breathable 3-layer fabric that weighs 15% less than other 3 layer constructions. Products featuring Paclite® are designed to endure extreme wet [...]
If you are an outdoor enthusiast that is looking for an ultra light-do-everything shell, then the Meru Jacket by The North Face might just be the jacket for you. The Meru incorporates GORE-TEX® PACLITE technology and many other note-worthy features to make this jacket one of my favorite pieces this spring. First and foremost, the [...]
The Colorado weather is fickle and can change in 10 minutes. This is true year round and is compounded as you gain altitude. This fact makes clothing decisions crucial. You may encounter wind, rain, sun or snow, during a trail run or day hike. I don’t want to pack 3 shells, but I don’t want [...]
When it comes to a button down hiking shirts, I typically don’t wear or like them because they fit sloppily and I feel like I am dressed much older than I really am. Fortunately, The North Face has addressed these problems and has a new top for this spring, the Stretch Boulder Molly. The Boulder [...]
