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> <channel><title>ActiveGearReview.com</title> <atom:link href="http://activegearreview.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://activegearreview.com</link> <description>Technical Reviews of Active Sports Gear</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 03:45:29 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2</generator> <item><title>Brooks Pure Flow Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/running/road-running-shoes/mens-road-running-shoes-running-gear-reviews/brooks-pure-flow-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=brooks-pure-flow-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/running/road-running-shoes/mens-road-running-shoes-running-gear-reviews/brooks-pure-flow-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 03:45:29 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Adam B</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Men's Road Running Shoes]]></category> <guid
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isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14652</guid> <description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/clothing-reviews/performance-apparel/mens-performance-apparel/adidas-sport-performance-boxer-brief-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Saucony Profile Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/running/saucony-profile-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=saucony-profile-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/running/saucony-profile-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 17:47:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>StephanieS</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Men's Road Running Shoes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Road Running Shoes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Running]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Women's Road Running Shoes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[4mm drop]]></category> <category><![CDATA[neutral running]]></category> <category><![CDATA[profile]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Saucony]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14625</guid> <description><![CDATA[Technology has allowed just about every piece of outdoor gear to get lighter while still improving performance and running shoes are certainly no exception. At 7.6 oz (women’s) the Saucony Profile may not be the lightest running shoe on the market, but for the weight, it comes with more cushioning than most shoes in this [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/running/saucony-profile-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>MSR Quick 2 Cook System Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/camp-kitchen/msr-quick-2-cook-system-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=msr-quick-2-cook-system-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/camp-kitchen/msr-quick-2-cook-system-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 17:33:11 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Camp Kitchen]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cookware]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pans]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pots]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14576</guid> <description><![CDATA[When heading into the backcountry, packing space is at a premium in your backpack and you want to make the best of the space you have.  This is where an all-in-one cook set comes into play.  The MSR Quick 2 System gives you everything you need for cooking, eating and drinking with 2 people.  The [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/camp-kitchen/msr-quick-2-cook-system-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Ultimate Direction Wink Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/ultimate-direction-wink-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ultimate-direction-wink-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/ultimate-direction-wink-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 04:26:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Shannon</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Hydration Packs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[trail running pack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[women's specific]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=13460</guid> <description><![CDATA[Hydration systems take on many different shapes and sizes. There are waist belts, vests, standard backpacks, handhelds, and packs that straddle across more than one category. There are also various sizes available to allow you to select a pack for each and every distance or duration you may want to go. Typically, packs are not [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/backpacks/hydration-packs/ultimate-direction-wink-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Moving Comfort Momentum Short Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/running/running-clothing/womens-running-apparel/moving-comfort-momentum-short-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=moving-comfort-momentum-short-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/running/running-clothing/womens-running-apparel/moving-comfort-momentum-short-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 21:50:24 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Shannon</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Women's Running Apparel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[breathable]]></category> <category><![CDATA[running short]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Women's]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14590</guid> <description><![CDATA[Moving Comfort is known for their stellar sports bras (reviews to come on a few of their newer models). However, they also make some pretty great products to go over or with their sports bras, such as the Momentum Short. The Momentum Short is composed of DriLayer® Eco Stretch 86% recycled polyester and 14% spandex. [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/running/running-clothing/womens-running-apparel/moving-comfort-momentum-short-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Puma FAAS 250 Trail Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/running/trail-running-shoes/mens-trail-running-shoes/puma-faas-250-trail-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=puma-faas-250-trail-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/running/trail-running-shoes/mens-trail-running-shoes/puma-faas-250-trail-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 16:14:48 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Active Gear Review</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Men's Trail Running Shoes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lightweight trail running shoes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Trail Running]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Trail Running Shoes]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14582</guid> <description><![CDATA[Looking to stay a little lighter on your feet while hitting the trails this season?  The Puma FAAS 250 is an excellent option!  I&#8217;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 [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/running/trail-running-shoes/mens-trail-running-shoes/puma-faas-250-trail-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>2012 Helly Hansen Odin Fastpack Jacket Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/clothing-reviews/outerwear/2012-helly-hansen-odin-fastpack-jacket-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=2012-helly-hansen-odin-fastpack-jacket-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/clothing-reviews/outerwear/2012-helly-hansen-odin-fastpack-jacket-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 03:34:58 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Outerwear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lightweight]]></category> <category><![CDATA[packable]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ultralight]]></category> <category><![CDATA[waterproof and breathable]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14527</guid> <description><![CDATA[Every outdoorsperson and athlete needs a good lightweight waterproof rain and wind shell that they can stuff away when not needed.  The new Helly Hansen Odin Fastpack Jacket may be one of the best options out there.  The company poured all its technical knowledge and experience into creating one of the lightest and high-performance rain shells [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/clothing-reviews/outerwear/2012-helly-hansen-odin-fastpack-jacket-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Merrell Avian Light Sport Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/shoes-and-boots/womens-shoes-and-boots/merrell-avian-light-sport-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=merrell-avian-light-sport-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/shoes-and-boots/womens-shoes-and-boots/merrell-avian-light-sport-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 15:44:10 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CheriF</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Women's]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hiking shoes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lightweight]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ortholite]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Waterproof]]></category> <category><![CDATA[women's hiking shoes]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14247</guid> <description><![CDATA[Confession: I&#8217;ve never worn a light hiking shoe. It’s not that none have tickled my fancy, it’s that I don’t have enough room in my closet for a shoe for every activity in my life. And truthfully, sometimes hiking shoes are so heavy and masculine that I’m not drawn to them. So often, my running [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/shoes-and-boots/womens-shoes-and-boots/merrell-avian-light-sport-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Eddie Bauer First Ascent Peak XV Down Parka Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/eddie-bauer-first-ascent-peak-xv-down-parka-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=eddie-bauer-first-ascent-peak-xv-down-parka-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/eddie-bauer-first-ascent-peak-xv-down-parka-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 15:22:08 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Brad S</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Winter Jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cold weather Parka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[down jacket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[First Ascent]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14495</guid> <description><![CDATA[Eddie Bauer has long been known for their incredible down products. In fact, Eddie Bauer was the pioneer of down development in the late-1930&#8242;s, and he patented the first down jacket in America in 1940. Eddie Bauer also developed the first down flight suit for U.S. airmen in World War II, and outfitted the first Americans [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/eddie-bauer-first-ascent-peak-xv-down-parka-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Polarmax AYG Bikini Brief and Boy Short Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/clothing-reviews/casual/polarmax-ayg-bikini-brief-and-boy-short-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=polarmax-ayg-bikini-brief-and-boy-short-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/clothing-reviews/casual/polarmax-ayg-bikini-brief-and-boy-short-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 17:55:56 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>StephanieS</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Casual]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Women's]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bikini brief]]></category> <category><![CDATA[boy short]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cotton]]></category> <category><![CDATA[panties]]></category> <category><![CDATA[underwear]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wicking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[XTRDRY]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=13544</guid> <description><![CDATA[I am pretty picky when it comes to undies. They are my first line of defense and have the ability to make me very uncomfortable, very quickly. The Polarmax AYG XTRDRY cotton bikini breif and boy shorts won my approval in this test. The Polarmax AYG (All Year Gear) XTRDRY Cotton bikini brief and boy [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/clothing-reviews/casual/polarmax-ayg-bikini-brief-and-boy-short-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Wolverine Brek Wellington Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/shoes-and-boots/mens-shoes-and-boots/wolverine-brek-wellington-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=wolverine-brek-wellington-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/shoes-and-boots/mens-shoes-and-boots/wolverine-brek-wellington-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 16:13:56 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>PaulM</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Men's]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Leather Boots]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14178</guid> <description><![CDATA[&#160; It&#8217;s springtime in Boulder, Colorado, and a perfect time to test out the new Wolverine Brek Wellington boots.  The photo above shows them in pristine condition, but they really should be used in muddy conditions to test their mettle.  As a transplanted New Englander, I at first thought the style of these boots was [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/shoes-and-boots/mens-shoes-and-boots/wolverine-brek-wellington-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Black Diamond Distance FL Trekking Pole Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/hiking/black-diamond-distance-fl-trekking-pole-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=black-diamond-distance-fl-trekking-pole-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/hiking/black-diamond-distance-fl-trekking-pole-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 17:29:12 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Shannon</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Hiking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fast hiking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[light weight]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Trekking Poles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Women's]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14467</guid> <description><![CDATA[Last summer, I received a pair of Women&#8217;s Distance FL trekking poles from Black Diamond. Needless to say, I have put these trekking poles through the paces with day hikes of varying distances and demands, backpacking trips, and a few long runs for steep ascents-descents. The Distance FL&#8217;s have been nothing but versatile and seem [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/hiking/black-diamond-distance-fl-trekking-pole-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Merrell Run Dash Glove Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/running/road-running-shoes/merrell-run-dash-glove-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=merrell-run-dash-glove-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/running/road-running-shoes/merrell-run-dash-glove-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 14:35:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>AndreaB</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Road Running Shoes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[barefoot running]]></category> <category><![CDATA[breathable]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lightweight]]></category> <category><![CDATA[running shoes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ultralight]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Women's]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=13805</guid> <description><![CDATA[With barefoot running being the latest trend, many people have mixed feelings about the new running fad. Whether you love it, hate it, or just think it looks funny, barefoot running is here to stay. Merrell has been at the forefront of stepping up their game in the barefoot market.  No weird 5 fingered looking [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/running/road-running-shoes/merrell-run-dash-glove-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Merrell Encore Groove Pro Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/shoes-and-boots/womens-shoes-and-boots/merrell-encore-groove-pro-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=merrell-encore-groove-pro-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/shoes-and-boots/womens-shoes-and-boots/merrell-encore-groove-pro-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 15:14:06 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>AndreaB</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Women's]]></category> <category><![CDATA[antimicrobial]]></category> <category><![CDATA[breathable]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lightweight]]></category> <category><![CDATA[shoes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Waterproof]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=13765</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Encore Groove Pro by Merrell takes a professional shoe to a whole different level. Are you tired of fatigued &#38; achy feet? Are you on your feet for hours whether it be at work or for play? If this sounds like you, you might want to consider Merrell’s Encore Groove Pro. I first heard [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/camping-gear/shoes-and-boots/womens-shoes-and-boots/merrell-encore-groove-pro-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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