MK’s Cottonwood Cords are a comfortable and fashionable option for casual winter wear. The Cottonwood Cords are stretchy and really move with you thanks to a lycra and cotton blend. We wore these pants on frigid morning walks with the dog, around town while doing errands, shoveling snow, and on a short hike. No [...]
The Sierra Design’s BTU Jacket lived up to its name as we tested this jacket with temperatures sitting in the single digits and dropping well below zero in the wind. The BTU is designed to be extremely warm and weatherproof with 800 series goose down and a Tropozone waterproof/ breathable shell. We tested the BTU [...]
The Atlas 1025 Snowshoes are the perfect snowshoes for those that are looking for an all around that handles great on both packed trails and alpine conditions. The Atlas 1025’s come with a V shaped aluminum frame system that provided added strength, yet is pretty flexible when on uneven rocky surfaces. The Binding system is [...]
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’ve been testing out the Obermeyer Progress Jacket over the past few cold winter months and are very impressed with this jacket. The Progress Jacket is longer than most jackets on the market, giving you complete coverage weather your trying to stay warm and snow free on the slopes our out running winter errands. The [...]
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 [...]
Salomon’s Vibrant Jacket is an attractively styled and remarkably fitted piece of skiwear. The Vibrant Jacket is made using Salomon’s own climaPro Softshell fabric and features actiLOFT insulation and a subtle overall pattern. Its climate management and ease of movement gave its testers warm and comfortable days on the slopes with temperatures varying from the [...]
Columbia’s Helsinki Pant incorporates Omni-Tech technology to provide a waterproof yet breathable ski/boarding pant. We tested the Helsinki Pant on frigid morning downhill laps and were surprised about the warmth they provided despite their relatively lightweight feel. The pants also have some stretch to them, which allows them to move with you as you charge [...]
Patagonia’s Reconnaissance Jacket is a dream for winter’s chill. The jacket is soft and highly compressible while delivering unbelievable warmth and comfort. We tested the Reconnaissance on many Colorado ski days and on long cold walks with the dogs. We loved the combination of soft shell on the outside and cozy PrimaLoft Eco insulation on [...]
Packing for a trip in the winter or fall can be tough. You don’t want to bring lots of bulky items, but staying warm when checking out tourist sites can make or break your day. Thankfully, Polarmax has developed the Travel Weight pant and crew to meet these needs. The Travel Weight pant and crew [...]
Obermeyer’s Tara Jacket has come in handy the last week or so in Colorado, as mother nature has hit us with a cold spell. We tested the Tara Jacket while skiing on days where the high was 10-12 degrees F and felt below zero with the wind chill. We found the jacket to be extremely [...]
The North Face Crimptastic Hybrid jacket not only has a great name, but it also comes with great performance. Packing 800 fill down in the Crimptastic, this jacket keeps you plenty warm in the areas you need it most. Being part of The North Face Summit Series, the Crimptastic jacket is made with the extreme [...]
The Big Sky jacket by Merrell is the perfect blend between performance and style. If you’ve read any of our past reviews, you will know that we are big fans of gear that meets your performance and style needs. The Merrell Big Sky jacket was tested in temperatures between -5 to 50 F. We were [...]
The Hi Tec V Lite Hatha Quick-Zip 2001, what a mouth full, is a waterproof and windproof casual boot with many of the same qualities of an all weather hiking boot. The barrier to the elements is provided by Ion-mask waterproof technology along the nubuck and suede upper. The Hatha’s keep your foot toasty thanks [...]
The Merrell Pika Jacket is a luxuriously soft and cozy casual fleece. The Pika is made of dense polyester fleece fabric that we found to keep you warm when temperatures drop near freezing, while also blocking out some wind. A stand-up collar, satin finish zippers, and satin-patched pockets rounds out the features of this full-zip [...]
The Dakine Transit Hoodie is a softshell jacket that looks and feels like your favorite hooded sweatshirt. The Transit, unlike your favorite sweatshirt, can be worn out in the elements and provides wind and water resistance. The outer shell is made from stretchy polyester, while the inside has a soft fleece lining to keep you [...]
The UA ColdGear Hood utilizes double sided fabric, known as ColdGear technology, to provide excellent wicking to keep you warm and dry. The ColdGear Hood has UA’s well-known compression fit, thanks to a polyester and elastane, to help support muscles and increase circulation and therefore performance. We tested the ColdGear Hood as a base layer [...]
The Isis Nanda Devi Pant is softshell winter pant for hardcore athletes and weekend warrior women alike. Like many other products by Isis, the Nanda Devi Pant comes in size 4-14, rather than S, M, or L, which allows for a more personalized fit. In addition, the Nanda Devi Pant has internal velcro adjustments that [...]
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 [...]
The Columbia Northern Peak II Full Zip is a good choice whether you’re looking for a casual jacket for the fall/early winter season or need a little warm while out doing your favorite activities. The Northern Peak II has a brushed polyester durafleece outer and a fuzzy fleece next to skin inner. It is a [...]
After some extreme anticipation, here are our first impressions on Eddie Bauer’s First Ascent Igniter Jacket. The Igniter Jacket is a versatile PrimaLoft piece that is bound to come in handy in numerous outdoor pursuits. The Igniter Jacket has a helmet compatible hood, weights a mere 18.3 oz, and packs down into a small stuff [...]
The Women’s Acorn Earth Roamer Boot is a nice crossover shoe that is as comfortable as a slipper, but offers added arch support and weather protection you expect from a casual shoe or boot. The Earth Roamer upper is made from a mix of wool and recycled polyester, which are treated to become water-repellant. The [...]
