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Yakima SkyBox LoPro Titanium Review

Recently, we have been testing out the Yakima SkyBox LoPro Titanium on various skiing, camping, and road trips.  Since we usually have a lot of gear, dogs, and people crammed into our vehicles, we found this cargo box to be super handy. The SkyBox LoPro comes with a low profile sleek design to reduce wind [...]

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Polar FT7 Review

16Feb10 • 6 comments

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Brooks Silver Bullet Wind Pant

3Feb12 • 0 comments

We at ActiveGearReview like to think we’re among the heartiest of souls, but c’mon now, even we have gotten up on Saturday or Sunday, facing a 20-miler in the snow or ice-cold temps, and thought about just going back to bed.  The only way to battle those wussy tendencies is with first-rate, cold-weather running gear. [...]

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Mammut Nordwand Jacket Review

31Jan12 • 0 comments

Mammut is a Swiss brand that falls into the category of high-end performance wear, and caters to the needs of the extreme-use customers, such as mountain guides and other outdoor professionals.  The Mammut Nordwand Jacket is exemplary of Mammut’s commitment to performance.  The Nordwand is a hard shell featuring GORE-TEX’s top-of-the-line Pro Shell 3-Layer fabric. [...]

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Sierra Designs Instigator Hoody Review

30Jan12 • 0 comments

  Sierra Designs has a fashion-forward hoody for female outdoor adventurists;   the Instigator Hoody is a stylish-yet-technical piece that any woman would be happy to add to her wardrobe. With the weather this winter fluctuating from 60 degrees to 0 degrees (and back again), I have been able to test the Instigator Hoody in [...]

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Ruff Wear Top Rope and Hoopie Collar Reviews

27Jan12 • 0 comments

Every dog owner knows the importance of a high-quality dog collar, which is why I look to Ruff Wear when I am buying for my favorite pooch, Bentley.  Ruff Wear understands active owners with active dogs. Bentley is a very active, 97 pound Black Lab Mix.  He is now 3 years old, but like every [...]

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Keen Delta Boot Review

26Jan12 • 0 comments

  If you are in the market for an all-weather, winter hiking boot, take note.   The new Delta Boot by KEEN is made for both men and women, and is a very capable option for you winter activities.  While KEEN is best recognized for their summer waterfront shoes, their sturdy boots are also very [...]

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Helly Hansen Mission Jacket 2011/2012 Review

25Jan12 • 0 comments

The Helly Hansen Mission Jacket has become my go-to ski jacket for the winter season.  This jacket is a perfect choice for the resort skier who wants a bit of insulation without too much bulk, allowing the option to layer up or down according to weather.  The Mission Jacket is stylish, functional, and has some [...]

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Outdoor Research Aspect Pant Review

24Jan12 • 0 comments

If you are in the market for a pair of versatile ski or ride pants, look no further than the Outdoor Research Aspect Pants. These pants are available for men and women – equal-opportunity awesomeness. The Aspect Pants are composed of a highly-breathable, waterproof, soft shell fabric (Ventia Dry). I found these pants to be [...]

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Keen Revel Boot Review

23Jan12 • 1 comment

The new Revel winter boots from KEEN are absolutely made for cold weather adventures.  When I first received the Revel, I was immediately impressed with how sturdy these boots feel, and how well they seem to be constructed. The sophisticated-looking footbed, which includes wool felt, grabbed my attention, and the razor-cut sipes in the outsole [...]

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ORWM: A Few Trend Observations

22Jan12 • 0 comments

I just returned from two days at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market (ORWM), an outdoor industry trade show.  ORWM is where all the labels (large and small) showcase their new product for the following year, in this case Fall/Winter 2012/13.  Retailers come from all over to see and touch the new goods, and to place their [...]

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Ruff Wear Bark’n Boots Grip Trex Review

18Jan12 • 0 comments

A few years ago, we headed down to Great National Sand Dunes National Park in early May. We figured we could get out early in the morning with the dogs and hike around, before the dunes got too hot. Boy, were we wrong! By about 9:30 in the morning, the dunes were so hot that [...]

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SaltStick Caps Plus Review

17Jan12 • 0 comments

Cramps happen, but they shouldn’t.  At least not due to electrolyte loss or imbalance, when such an effective, easy-to-use product as SaltStick Caps Plus is available. As an endurance athlete, I am well aware of the need to replace lost electrolytes during prolonged activities.  There are so many electrolyte products on the market today, that [...]

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Brooks Adrenaline GTX Review

16Jan12 • 0 comments

If you run in any sort of adverse or variable conditions, the Brooks Adrenaline GTX has got you covered.  (If you are familiar with Brooks models, this shoe is basically the GORE-TEX® version of the Adrenaline ASR 8.)  For me, Brooks’ claims that this shoe is for “ultimate protection from elements on and off the trail” [...]

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INKnBURN Men’s Running Apparel Review

13Jan12 • 0 comments

You can tread on the trail like a Shaolin priest – (original Kung Fu TV?  Anyone?) – whisper like a puma, but you can’t help drawing attention to yourself dressed in INKnBURN. If you have a take-no-prisoners approach to running, then INKnBURN is your apparel soul-mate. I was able to log some good mileage in [...]

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Omala Bamboo Ipod Capri and Gaia Halter Top Review

10Jan12 • 0 comments

  I have been practicing yoga for ten years and I’ve tried a lot of brands and styles, typically taking my queues from others in class. I know, I know.  My attention should be inwardly-focused.  Most of the time it is.  But I have to admit that, sometimes in downward dog, I think, “I wonder [...]

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Mammut Arctic Mitten Review

9Jan12 • 0 comments

Mammut’s Arctic Mitten features a combo of 600-fill goose down and synthetic fill. Together, the insulation is designed to keep your hands toasty regardless of the temperature or type of adventure.  I am a good mitten/glove tester because my hands are typically colder than most, even when sitting around the evening fire. Therefore, I have [...]

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Sportube Series 3 Platinum Ski & Snowboard Travel Case Review

4Jan12 • 0 comments

  If you are anything like me, you spend hours, days, and weeks researching and comparing the latest products for all your favorite activities, as new gear is released each season. We spend our hard earned money on the best products that we can afford…sometimes because of our superb abilities…and sometimes because we believe the [...]

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Salomon Spikecross 3 CS Review

2Jan12 • 1 comment

  I’ve been running in Salomon shoes on and off for many years. I typically find their regular trail shoes a little too firm for my running style, so I rotate with other brands for summer trail activities. However, winter in Colorado offers some great running in snow conditions. The downside, though, can be ice! [...]

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Brooks Silver Bullet Jacket

30Dec11 • 0 comments

When you hear the words ‘silver bullet’, do you think of vampire-slaying? Maybe thoughts of a light ‘beer’ that tastes only vaguely like beer? Brooks wants you to start thinking lightweight warmth when you hear those words, and putting their questionable naming aside, Brooks has a winner in the new Silver Bullet Jacket. The Silver [...]

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Columbia Sportswear Toddler Cozy Cabin™ Thermal Top & Leggings Review

30Dec11 • 0 comments

  With the winter cold now upon us, it is time to break out our layering skills to help stay warm. This is even more important for the little ones in our lives, since they aren’t always able to clearly communicate their comfort. The Columbia Sportswear Toddler Girls Cozy Cabin Thermal Top and Leggings provides [...]

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The North Face Enzo Pant Review

For the skier who is in search of the best gear on the market, The North Face Enzo Pant might just fit the bill for you.  I’ve been testing out the North Face Enzo Pants over the past few months on the slopes of Keystone, Breckenridge, and A-Basin and hiking and snowshoeing on the trails [...]

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Helly Hansen Enigma Jacket 2011/2012 Review

28Dec11 • 5 comments

  The Helly Hansen Enigma Jacket is the greatest jacket that I could not use because of a fatal fit issue.  The Enigma is Helly’s top-of-the-line insulated ski jacket and it is one of the most comfortable and feature-packed things I have ever worn.  No expense was spared in the creation of this jacket and [...]

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Eddie Bauer Toddler Classic Down Jacket Review

28Dec11 • 0 comments

  A recent snowstorm gave a us the perfect chance to to test out the Eddie Bauer Toddler Classic Down Jacket on our 20-month old daughter. Since we just moved to Colorado this past Spring, this was actually our daughter’s first time playing in the snow. After watching her run from window to window all morning [...]

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Columbia Sportswear Toddler Powderbug Print Snow Boots Review

28Dec11 • 0 comments

We tested out the Columbia Sportswear Toddler Powderbug boots on our 20-month old daughter after a recent snow storm dumped about eight inches of snow. We took her to a nearby park to pull her around in her new sled and hop around in the snow. The depth of the snow made it difficult for her [...]

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