Tag archive for ‘Gear Review’
Review: Saucony ProGrid Xodus
If you’re looking for all the features of a burly trail running shoe but without the weight, check out the ProGrid Xodus from Saucony. Read more for our full review.
Review: Columbia Sportswear Silver Ridge capris
Though the weather here in the Pacific Northwest is just starting to warm up, summer will be here before we know it. If you are looking for a lightweight option for hiking on those days where it just isn’t quite warm enough for shorts, check out the Silver Ridge capris from Columbia. Read more for our full review.
Review: Manzella Versatile Gloves
Ultra warm soft shell gloves? According to Manzella, that’s not a mistype. Read more for our review of the Manzella Versatile gloves.
Review: Oboz Contour hiking shoe for women
Light hikers and trail runners have become some of the most common shoes on the trail, and as a result, manufacturers are designing a lot more for the market. At the most recent Outdoor Retailer I learned about Oboz, a shoe company from Bozeman, Montana that has a wide selection of hiking boots, shoes, and trail runners for both men and women. Read more for the full review of the Contour hiking shoe.
Review: Merrell Outbound Mid Hiking Boot
It seems that hiking shoes are all the rage these days. It’s getting rare that I’ll see full on hiking boot on the average day hike here in the Seattle area. Thankfully though, companies like Merrell still make them for those of us that like ankle support.
Review: Alite Designs Sexy Hotness Sleeping Bag
A sleeping bag designed for getting busy. Marketing ploy or ingenious idea? Read more for our review.
Review: Prana Moab Pants for women
While Prana is best known for their yoga and activewear, they also have a great selection of clothing that would best be classified as ‘active casual,’ tops and bottoms that transition from the trail to the street. The Moab Pants for women fall into this category, and I’ve had the chance to test them in a wide range of activities and environments to see how they perform in the real world. Read more for our full review.
Review: Mountain Hardwear Hydra Gloves
Billed as waterproof soft shell gloves, the Mountain Hardwear Hydra gloves intrigued me. I had yet to try a pair of soft shell gloves that wouldn’t suck up water like a paper towel. Hopefully, Mountain Hardwear would prove me wrong.
Review: Osprey Porter 46
Earlier this year we had a chance to check out the new products from Osprey. Among the new products highlighted was the Porter 46, part of Osprey’s line of ‘travel trek’ packs. On paper the Porter 46 sounds awesome: zip out shoulder, sternum, and hip straps to convert the bag into a backpack, multiple grab handles for easy toting, compression straps to keep everything in place, and the maximum allowable carry-on size for airlines, with 2800 cubic inches of space to fill with everything you need for your travels. We had a chance to test one on a two-week, around the world trip to see how well it performed. Read more for our full review.
Review: Grangers 1 Step Wash & Waterproofer
Ever wish you could clean and maintain your expensive breatheable jackets in one step? Grangers has released a new product to do just that. We put it to the test.
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