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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Marmot’s Trail Wind Hoody is a featherweight jacket that weighs in at a skimpy 4 ounces (or 116 grams) for a women’s medium. If you are familiar with Marmot products, you may note the distinct similarity to the Ion Wind shirt. Both tops are wind resistant, breathable, water repellant, come with an attached hood, and [...]
Columbia’s Ziggin Rollup Capri follows the trend of versatile clothing: athletic pieces with high tech fabric that can be used for a variety of activities, yet they do not look out of place in the casual setting as well. In these economic times, it is important to have multifunctional pieces. We have been wearing the [...]
The North Face Prolix Pant is a soft shell pant that not only features ultraviolet protection and wind resistance, but also looks great on and off the trail or rock face. The Prolix has some stretch and truly move with you whether you are tackling a bouldering problem or heading for an uphill hike. We [...]
Spring weather calls for frequent layer changes to adapt to the ever-changing weather conditions. The Tiana Fleece by Salomon, helps make the transitional weather more tolerable thanks to actiTHERM technology. actiTherm allows for a warm technical layer without the bulk of a typical midlayer. The Tiana doesn’t weigh you down like a heavyweight fleece, rather, [...]
When trail running it can be hard to keep your temperature regulated: you heat up on the uphill climb and get chilly on the descent due to decreased energy expenditure, increased speed, and sweaty clothing. The Longmont by Merrell eliminates this trail running quandary by providing a matching moisture wicking tank and shrug. We thought [...]
The Salomon Whisper Tee is a dream to wear. We are not quite sure what role “peached” plays within Actilite Light Peached Jersey, but we love the final product; the softest tech fabric we have worn so far. The Whisper Tee’s incorporation of this fabric makes it not only soft, but also extremely light weight. [...]
Good for all sports is how I would best describe the All Weather Capri. I have worn the capris for everything from weight lifting to running and even indoor climbing. The polyester knit and spandex fabric makes these capris stretchable for multiple use and didn’t ride up when climbing with a harness on. The capris hit [...]
We all love our sun, but we also know that too much of a good thing can cause severe health problems in the future. Fortunately, Columbia has incorporated their Omni-Shade technology into a cute hoodie for women. The Shore Thing Hoodie is a light knit top that was designed to protect your head, neck, torso, [...]
Columbia’s Silver Ridge Knit Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve Tops look like your typical cotton tee, but are so much more. The Silver Ridge line includes a wide range of technical tops, shorts, and pants. The Silver Ridge Knit SS and LS tops are 100% polyester and incorporate Columbia’s well-known Omni-Shade and Omni-Dry technologies. Omni-Shade [...]
This fitted long sleeve top with a UPF 50+ rating and half zip down the front for ventilation is feminine and performs with the quality one expects from GoLite. The quick drying and wicking properties of the Cocona Minerale™ fabric makes this is a four-season piece of gear. Don’t let the name of this top [...]
We tested out the New Balance Nbx Capri out in Colorado during an atypical winter: days with highs in the 50’s with am temps in the 30’s and during other days where the highs were in the 30’s. We looked forward to throwing on these knickers because they fit much better than the stolen men’s [...]
