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Obermeyer Commando SS Pant Review
With a corporate headquarters located in the beautiful Aspen, Colorado, the family-run, privately held Obermeyer knows first hand what it takes to protect outdoor enthusiasts from head to toe in the sometimes extreme Colorado Rockies. They offer a full line of winter gear that not only includes great jackets, but also pants, fleece, base layers, [...]
Obermeyer Kenai Shell Review
Obermeyer is another one of our local companies based here in Colorado. With a corporate headquarters located in the beautiful mountain town of Aspen, the family-run, privately held Obermeyer knows first hand what it takes to protect outdoor enthusiasts from the sometimes harsh conditions of the Colorado Rockies, while also staying comfortable and looking great. [...]
Giveaway: Pearl Izumi Top and Short Run Kit
a Rafflecopter giveaway You need javascript enabled to see this giveaway.If you are familiar with Pearl Izumi as a biking brand, but have not experienced their running gear, let us change that for you. This week’s giveaway is a run top and short from Pearl’s P.R.O Series (which stands for Performance and Race Optimized), delivering [...]
Merrell Barefoot Water Current Glove
Barefoot running has taken off in recent years and with that, more products have come to market. Along with that, shoes are getting more specialized- think trail versus road barefoot shoes. Outdoor footwear innovator Merrell has brought to market several versions of barefoot style shoes, among them are the Barefoot Water Current Glove. Designed [...]
Dakine Cyclone Dry Pack
Living by the water you find yourself taking advantage of it in many ways. Surfing and stand up paddling are a lot of fun, as are kayaking and just sitting at the beach. But ocean life and adventures have their own unique set of challenges- mainly having to do with the water itself. Either you’re [...]
Stanley Evolution ECycle H2O Bottle-Bonsai Review
When the cool green Stanley water bottle arrived in the mail, I knew I’d have to keep a lid on it (no pun intended). It is so cool that I predicted my kids would fight over it. I was right. This product is a part of the Stanley® Nineteen 13™ line. Stanley differentiates this water [...]
Patagonia Women’s Better Clog Review
Your feet will be caught off guard as they slip into luxury with Patagonia Women’s Better Clog. Patagonia is known for the quality and performance of their merchandise. The Women’s Better Clog is no exception. Packed with Patagonias attention to detail the Better Clog is a perfect shoe for long [...]
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir All-Season sleeping pad Review
Therm-a-Rest has been on the forefront of the sleeping pad category for many years and had a real breakthrough a few years back with the introduction of the NeoAir Xlite. They have expanded the NeoAir line and added the NeoAir All-Season as an alternative for those who don’t mind a little more weight and [...]
Polarmax Max Ride Baselayer Top & Bottom
The Polarmax Max Ride products, which are part of Polarmax’s lightest-weight or “Warm” line. I was initially concerned about this because I tend to get extremely cold, very quickly. When I pulled the Polarmax Max Ride crew and pant out of their packaging, I was very surprised at how lightweight and thin they were. The [...]
Sherpani Solstice FL Review
Sherpani makes more than commuter bags and purses. The Solstice FL Wheeled Carry on Luggage is one example from Sherpani’s expanding travel and luggage line. The Solstice measures 20 inches x 13.5 inches x 8.5 inches (length x width x height) and features a capacity of 2600 cubic inches. The Solstice can easily accommodate a weekends [...]
Men’s Newton Terra Momentus Review
Run Better… now on a trail near you. Newton hit the scene a few years back with a simple Mantra: Run Better. This somewhat lofty goal has inspired them to design a create a type of shoe which literally guides your foot into a more neutral type of running form. Running in a Newton [...]
Mizuno Men’s WP Elixir Jacket Review
Temps are dropping, but the Elixir Jacket’s just heating things up. Here in Colorful Colorado, just about every serious runner has cold weather line up. I certainly have my favorite shirts and tights for just about every running occasion, and honestly, a jacket has just never entered the lineup. With fall in full swing, [...]
Ruff Wear The Beacon Review
If you and your favorite four-legged friend are active after dark you might want to pay special attention to this review. Ruff Wear is also concerned about your pets well-being and their is no better way to prove your safety concerns by having your pet sport a high-intensity Beacon light. Ruff Wears the Beacon is [...]
Helly Hansen Odin Light Softshell Jacket Review
Norwegian brand Helly Hansen has been doing great things with its high-end Odin line in the past year (2011-2012) and the Odin Light Softshell is another winner from the company. In their (Helly Hansen’s) own words, “Odin expert series are designed, tested and developed by Helly Hansen technical experts and professional adventurers.” In my experience, [...]
Think Tank Retrospective 20 Camera Bag Review
One of the challenges of being a professional photographer or a serious amateur photographer is figuring out effective and comfortable ways to carry around camera gear that is larger than most. When I’m photographing a wedding or other paid shoot, I need to carry a ton of gear and I rely on the Think Tank [...]
La Sportiva Skylite 2.0 Review
Weight: 269g./ 9.5 oz. Heel-Toe Differential (Drop): 6mm The La Sportiva Skylite 2.0 trail running shoe is a no-nonsense speed machine! La Sportiva is specialized in off-road footwear. They even refer to trail running as ‘mountain running’, because trail running sounds like something your grandma might be able to do. The Skylite 2.0 builds on a long tradition [...]
MSR Whisperlite Universal Camp Stove Review
When you are travelling the globe, you don’t always have the luxury of being able to find a certain type of fuel for your camp stove and that’s where a universal stove comes into play. Multiple companies have created universal stoves but they have all had their weaknesses. MSR has put its considerable experience in [...]
Giveaway: Road ID Package
a Rafflecopter giveaway If you don’t have a RoadID yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR. This is, hands down, the most important piece of gear you will ever own. RoadID makes sure that your identity and emergency contact info is on your body in the event of an accident, and, with the interactive version [...]
Camelbak Ultra LR Vest Review
While running long distances, most all of us know by now that it is important to hydrate. Without enough water and electrolytes, your body begins to break down and your running will start to deteriorate. Running packs came out a while back where you would throw a hydration bladder in your backpack and call it [...]
Keep your Gear in Tip Top Shape with Nikwax
As someone who is constantly abusing their gear, I am a big advocate of keeping your gear in good condition. After all, you are spending a little extra $ for a good piece of gear, so I feel it is important to make your gear last as long as possible. As Spring and Summer approach, [...]
TrekSta Kobra II GTX Review
I just finished up my seventh hike wearing the Treksta Men’s Kobra II GTX shoe, and feel like I finally found the right shoe for trail hikes. The Kobra II GTX had a comfortable fit right out of the box, with no break-in needed. This generation of Kobra is built on TrekSta’s NestFIT last, which is [...]
Saucony PowerGrid Cortana Review
Type: Road running Heel-Toe Differential (Drop): 4 mm Weight: 9.6 oz. women’s / 10.7 oz. men’s Gender Availability: both Men’s and Women’s models After hearing a lot of praise for the Saucony Powergrid Cortana, I was excited to personally experience this award-winning shoe. A bit of background to preface this review: for over three years [...]
Giveaway: Hydrapak Big Sur Hydration Backpack
The Hydrapak Big Sur can keep you going all day! It has a large, 100oz (3L) insulated fluid reservoir in a dedicated compartment, along with a multitude of organizer pockets, loops, and clips to keep your gear and electronics safe on hand. The shoulder, sternum, and waist straps are designed for maximum adjustability and [...]
