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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
SmartWool is known for their ability to incorporate merino wool into active wear that is not only fun, as well as functional. We recently tested out their arm warmers and were pleased to find that they far exceeded our expectations. The arm warmers are constructed from merino wool (63%), nylon (32%), and elastic (5%). Because [...]
The Munday’s Best khaki pant by Mountain Hardwear makes an attractive, versatile addition to one’s wardrobe, no matter what your activity level. These light weight pants are constructed of 97% nylon (3% elastane), allowing for excellent wicking and ventilation for more ardent activities. These pants are equally fit for relaxing in. They have become one [...]
Sometimes you run across a piece of gear that you can’t stop talking about to your friends and anyone else that will listen (gear shop junkies included). We’ve been testing the OR Rumor Hoody for the past couple of months and are happy to report back that it might be simple in concept, but it’s a piece [...]
Warm weather is right around the corner and it’s that time of year where we can actually enjoy wearing shorts while running and hiking. We’ve been testing the Merrell Badlands short which is a running short that is a little bit heavier than your typical running short. The Badlands short comes with a webbing belt [...]
We’re heading into the warmer months and prAna has come out with the Miles Corduroy short to keep you in style and comfort whether your out in the mountains, the beach, or just hanging with friends. This short is primarily a casual short, but if you want are a multi-tasker, this short is an excellent choice as [...]
You might not be able to eat your cake and eat it too, but with the Merrell Cambrillo, you can have your hike and your microbrew too. It doesn’t get much better for us outdoorsy guys than going for a good hike and then heading back into town and throwing down a few wings and [...]
Many times, outdoorsy guys, myself included, don’t care to buy or wear a pair of $200 jeans whether in the great outdoors or out on the town. The prAna Axiom jeans, fortunately, do not carry a $200 price tag, but it is pretty hard to tell the difference between designer jeans and the prAna Axiom [...]
i Are you looking for the perfect all around Spring/Summer Jacket? We may just have a solution for you. The Patagonia Simple Guide Jacket ranked #1 out of all the jackets we have tested out for the Spring. Between performance, fashion, and price, this jacket is superior. Whether you’re out running in town or on the [...]
If you are looking for a comfortable, stylish, and versatile shirt for hiking, traveling, or chilling out enjoying your favorite micro brew, the Mountain Hardwear Quincy Plaid shirt may be the choice for you. This shirt fits great and has a subtle print design on the shoulder and back, which gives it more style than [...]
If you are looking for what will be your single most versatile layer, look no further. The Mountain Hardwear Passage Tech Zip T is an excellent single to second layer. As a single layer, the shirt fits great and is extremely comfortable. It provides an excellent form fit through the upper body, while draping a [...]
Looking for a base layer that not only performs like an all-star, but also makes you look like an all-star? Look no further, the Dakine Throttle Crew is here for the rescue. True to Dakine’s stylish flair, the Throttle Crew is one of the best looking base layers we’ve tested out this season. Often times [...]
The Big Sky jacket by Merrell is the perfect blend between performance and style. If you’ve read any of our past reviews, you will know that we are big fans of gear that meets your performance and style needs. The Merrell Big Sky jacket was tested in temperatures between -5 to 50 F. We were [...]
Not only does the Men’s AllSeasonGear Reversible Longsleeve Crew live up to its hype, but we feel as buff while wearing it as the UnderArmour.com pictures say will (well, not really). Under Armour’s All Season Gear is meant to keep you warm and dry. Here’s the scoop: wearing the dark colored (and somewhat coarser and [...]
The Columbia Northern Peak II Full Zip is a good choice whether you’re looking for a casual jacket for the fall/early winter season or need a little warm while out doing your favorite activities. The Northern Peak II has a brushed polyester durafleece outer and a fuzzy fleece next to skin inner. It is a [...]
Here’s a low-key, kick-around pullover from Columbia’s Titanium line to keep out the winter chills. The Downhill Climb is a quarter-zip cotton/polyester top made with Columbia’s rain and stain-resistant Omni-Shield technology. When confronted with a bit of Rocky Mountain mist, the Omni-Shield upheld its claims and kept the tester feeling dry. The Downhill Climb quarter-zip [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
