Lightload towels are one of the best products we have come across this season. They are perfect for hiking, cycling, traveling, camping, and any other activity you can think of. We tested the hand towel sizes which fits in the palm of your hand while in the package which makes it perfect when space is [...]
The Munday’s Best khaki pant by Mountain Hardwear makes an attractive, versatile addition to one’s wardrobe, no matter what your activity level. These light weight pants are constructed of 97% nylon (3% elastane), allowing for excellent wicking and ventilation for more ardent activities. These pants are equally fit for relaxing in. They have become one [...]
One of the most versatile degree bags for the majority of campers is typically between 15-20 degrees. With so many sleeping bags on the market with this degree rating, it can often be hard to find the bag that is right for you. At an MSRP of $370, the GoLite Adrenaline 3 Season Mummy sleeping [...]
Sometimes you run across a piece of gear that you can’t stop talking about to your friends and anyone else that will listen (gear shop junkies included). We’ve been testing the OR Rumor Hoody for the past couple of months and are happy to report back that it might be simple in concept, but it’s a piece [...]
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 [...]
i Are you looking for the perfect all around Spring/Summer Jacket? We may just have a solution for you. The Patagonia Simple Guide Jacket ranked #1 out of all the jackets we have tested out for the Spring. Between performance, fashion, and price, this jacket is superior. Whether you’re out running in town or on the [...]
If you are looking for a comfortable, stylish, and versatile shirt for hiking, traveling, or chilling out enjoying your favorite micro brew, the Mountain Hardwear Quincy Plaid shirt may be the choice for you. This shirt fits great and has a subtle print design on the shoulder and back, which gives it more style than [...]
We had the good fortune of not only testing La Sportiva’s FC Ec o 2.0 GTX, a low-top hiker, but also the mid version of the shoe, the Eco 3.0 GTX. Both the Eco 2.0 and Eco 3.0 are constructed of a nubuck leather/100% recycled nylon upper and equipped with a Gore-Tex lining to keep [...]
Hiking boots usually fall into two categories – can do… and can’t do. The latter category tends to disappoint about two hours into your day. Those comfy “get around town looking fashionable” boots are shredded, your toes hurt, and forget about carrying ANYTHING, much less a pack. La Sportiva takes the former category one step [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
The Marmot Alpha 25 is a nice backpack option for those looking for a backpack they can take for a hike, snowshoes, or head into the backcountry skiing and snowboarding. We used this pack on various hikes, from a 5 mile quick hike to 20 mile day hikes to hiking Colorado’s 14′ers. With a 25L/1550 [...]
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 [...]
