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Polar FT7 Review
If you are in the market for a smart-affordable heart rate monitor that can provide not only calories burned, but also tell you weather you are burning fat or increasing your overall fitness, then the Polar FT7 may be for you. The FT7 is new to the Polar line of training watches and costs a [...]
Native Endo Review
One of our favorite shades this season, the Native Endo, not only performs like sport sunglasses, but look pretty bad ass too. A common trend that sunglass makers are picking up on is that consumers/athletes want a shade that fits their performance and fashion needs. Plain and simple, Native Eyewear gets this concept. We’ve tested [...]
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Drift II Cycling Shoe Review
Confession: I wasn’t sure about the Pearl Izumi X Alp Drift II shoes. They looked a bit too much like tennis shoes. A bit about me. I’m a mountain biker. I take spin classes in the winter but I don’t use my bike to commute. I’d say that I’m quintessentially a baggies and jersey girl. [...]
Asics Blur 33 Review
As minimalist running has taken the running shoe market by storm, it was only fitting that one of the most popular running shoe companies in the world get involved. The Asics Blur 33 is a running shoe that is best fit for neutral runners looking to transition into minimalist running without taking the plunge of [...]
Brooks Glycerin 10 Review
There are certain shoes on a runners shoe shelf that become dependable, reliable, and a shoe that a runner can go back to without question. The Glycerin is a shoe that has been around the Brooks running shoe line for many years. As you may know, Brooks has not always been as widely known as [...]
Polarmax Comp 4 Tech Fleece Top & Pants
I was really looking forward to testing the Polarmax Comp 4 Tech Fleece baselayer top and pants because I am always looking for the warmest baselayers possible. I get very cold, very easily, but love spending time outdoors in the winter time. The Comp 4 Tech Fleece products are part of Polarmax’s Warmest line. The [...]
Merrell Encore Buckle Review
Dash out the door in style with the Encore Buckle by Merrell. The Encore Buckle is slip-on ready with its slim cut & low profile design your feet will both look & feel amazing while your walking around town. The Encore Buckle is a slip-on clog that requires no break in time for comfort. [...]
Patagonia Strider Shorts Review
The beauty of running is that there are not a lot of items you need to get out and run. Pretty much a pair of shoes, socks, shorts, and shirt will do for most people. Some people might disagree as they run barefoot, so they can skip out on the socks and shoes and some [...]
Brooks Pure Flow Review
The Pure Flow from Brooks is the second Pure Project shoe I’ve reviewed recently. Check out my review of the Pure Grit to see how much I liked that shoe, and you’ll have an idea of how excited I might have been to try the Flow. I’ve been running in natural/minimal and barefoot shoes for [...]
adidas Sport Performance Boxer Brief Review
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 [...]
Saucony Profile Review
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 [...]
MSR Quick 2 Cook System Review
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 [...]
Ultimate Direction Wink Review
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 [...]
Moving Comfort Momentum Short Review
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. [...]
Puma FAAS 250 Trail Review
Looking to stay a little lighter on your feet while hitting the trails this season? The Puma FAAS 250 is an excellent option! I’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 [...]
Helly Hansen Odin Fastpack Jacket Review
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 [...]
Merrell Avian Light Sport Review
Confession: I’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 [...]
Eddie Bauer First Ascent Peak XV Down Parka Review
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′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 [...]
Polarmax AYG Bikini Brief and Boy Short Review
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 [...]
Wolverine Brek Wellington Review
It’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 [...]
Black Diamond Distance FL Trekking Pole Review
Last summer, I received a pair of Women’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’s have been nothing but versatile and seem [...]
Merrell Run Dash Glove Review
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 [...]
Merrell Encore Groove Pro Review
The Encore Groove Pro by Merrell takes a professional shoe to a whole different level. Are you tired of fatigued & 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 [...]
Merrell Torreon LS Review
My wife said it was soft and made her want to cuddle. ‘Nuff said. The Torreon Long Sleeve shirt is a new piece from Merrell with raglan sleeves, yarn-dyed stripes, and a super luxurious fabric thats right at home on the trail, out for cocktails, or at home on a snow day. The Opti-Wick™ fabric [...]
Merrell Moab Softshell Jacket Review
I’m one of those typical Colorado folks who like to turn up our nose at sub-zero temps and howling winds by wearing one jacket for all weather from October to May and just grit my teeth when perhaps its not quite sufficient. The Moab Softshell from Merrell is just that type of piece. The Moab [...]
