The Core Concepts Sprint Zip Neck has added a new twist to your traditional running top. The Sprint Zip Neck has the “Zip Flip & Stash” system; at the lower back there is a wide zipper storage area which turns inside out to store the entire top inside and has a small buckle system to [...]
Walking in a half-foot of fresh powder is a cinch when wearing a Elektra 10 series snowshoe from Atlas. The Elektra 10’s incorporate Atlas’ patented Spring-Loaded Suspension system, which keeps the snowshoe close to your foot, allowing decreased energy expenditure, while also flexing during your stride to provide a more natural feel to each step. [...]
Tubbs makes the Flex NRG for men and women; the women’s model is a one size fits all design with a 22-inch length and weighs in around 3.8 lbs. The Flex NRG is rated to carry any weight under packed or variable conditions, however when used in powder Tubbs states that the model will perform [...]
We recently tested out the Redfeather Stride 25 snowshoes on 3 to 6 hour bouts of exploration near Mt Evans and Berthoud Pass in Colorado. The Stride is a women’s specific snowshoe that was not only incredibly light and easy to put on, but also extremely responsive. The Stride comes in two lengths, 21 inches [...]
The North Face Thunder Jacket is a member of the coveted Summit Series collection and designed for individuals heading out into the backcountry. We found the Thunder jacket to be a go to companion come wintertime thanks to its amazing weight to warmth ratio. This 800-fill down fits like a sweater and weighs a mere [...]
The Magellan Triton 2000 has made a great attempt to produce an all in one solution for all your outdoor needs. Although we say it was a great attempt, we have not found this product to be a great addition to our outdoor gear collection. There are many features that make the Triton 2000 stand [...]
The Isis Whisper Hoodie is a 650 fill down jacket that has an excellent warmth to weight ratio. The Whisper Hoodie has a DWR finish to help repel snowflakes while on the trail or worn around town. The Whisper Hoodie comes with its own stuff sack for easy packing for winter treks. Tester’s liked the [...]
Looking for the perfect watch to handle all your outdoor and athletic needs, the High Gear Axio Max might be the right watch for you. The Axio Max is equipped with an altimiter, electronic compass, elevation alarm, stop watch, thermometer, and more to meet your hiking, running, mountaineering, and backcountry needs. Often times, we have [...]
After a run, ride, hike, we all get a ripe and need to freshen up at times. Action wipes has come to the rescue with a wet wipe that comes in a portable package for those of you on the go. The action wipes are big enough to wipe off at least half a full [...]
The Alite Monarch is a chair that packs some flair. The chair is made of lightweight nylon and mesh that makes it ideal or backpacking, or just hanging around the campfire. We found the best use is for car camping as we often find a stump or log to sit on, but if you want [...]
The Jetboil Flash is a must if you are looking to buy a new backpacking stoves. We found the Jetboil flash to be compact, safe, and extremely functional. The unit is very easy to use from the novices that are just getting into backpacking to the experienced outdoors person. One of the new features on [...]
The Napali 50 is a women’s specific pack that weighs a mere 3 lbs, 7 oz and provides approximately 50 Liters of carrying space. The Napali, despite its weight, does not skimp on features or comfort. The pack has a women’s specific FL suspension system that allows for great ventilation around the torso and comfortable [...]
The Gregory Z55 is the ideal pack for those looking to cut down on weight and keep up with functionality. The Gregory Z55 is meant to be used for those looking to go out for a 2-3 day weekender trip and if you are really good at cutting down on weight and space, you should [...]
So we are all looking for ways to go green these days, but we sometimes run out of ideas on how we can make a difference. One of the ways we feel we can make a difference is by supporting companies that are going the extra mile to make a difference with the environment in [...]
Looking for the perfect weekender pack? Perfect is obviously different to many people, but we found the Mountain Hardwear Koa 55 to be a great option for 2-3 day backpacking trips. This pack comes with the trusted quality we have come to expect out of Mountain Hardwear all while keeping a low price point of [...]
We’ve had the joy of testing out the Vasque Breeze Low GTX over the past few months and overall, we’ve been pretty happy with these hiking shoes. These shoes are a low cut hiking shoe, but they are a little heavier duty than most light weight hikers. The shoe has a Vibram sole which has [...]
