Nau is a relatively new company to the apparel scene, but that isn’t reflected in the quality of their products. With a strong business and design philosophy, the principles of beauty, performance, and sustainability are reflected in every piece they produce. We’ve been testing a few of their jackets from the Fall 2010 line, one of which being the women’s Profile Fleece Hoody. Based in Portland, Oregon, Nau understands the value of a good fleece, even if that is a bit of a Pacific Northwest stereotype. Read more for our full review on the Profile Fleece.
Tag Archive: Gear Review
Review: Hi-Tec V-Lite Rapid Trail WP Boots
The V-Lite Rapid Trail WP is a light hiking boot from Hi-Tec. This boot excels at day hikes and light backpacking trips. You might want to check out a light hiker like the Rapid Trail if you’re looking for a bit more ankle support than a hiking shoe, but not the weight from a full…
Review: Ruff Wear Dog Toys
Ruff Wear makes a lot of fantastic outdoor gear for our four legged friends. The company also happens to make quite a few dog toys too. We recently bought most of them to try out.
Review: CamelBak Groove
With all the push to end the disposable bottled water habit, reusable bottle makers are developing new ways to help people do just that. The biggest complaint I have heard about making the switch from bottled water to tap is the taste. To solve that problem, CamelBak has designed the Groove bottle, an update on their popular Better Bottle.
Review: Nalgene OTF water bottle
Just about everyone knows the Nalgene brand for their classic 32-ounce wide-mouth water bottles. However, they are expanding their line of bottles and debuted a few new styles at Outdoor Retailer this summer. One of those was the OTF (On the Fly) water bottle. Read more for our full review.
Review: Zeal Optics sunglasses for small faces
These days, it seems like sunglasses are getting bigger and bigger, but what about those of us with smaller faces? It’s not always easy to find sunglasses designed for a smaller fit. However, Zeal Optics does, and we put a few of their styles to the test. Read more for the full review.
Review: Prana Aria Tech Tee
Looking for a performance top with a touch of style? With the cooler temperatures of fall, the Aria Tech Tee from Prana fits the bill. Read more for our full review.
Review: Pelican 1200 Case
Pelican has been a big name in the professional photography industry for years. I’ve personally used one of their larger cases (1610) for storing my camera equipment for the last 5 years or so. So, we were quite happy to see Pelican at Outdoor Retailer this year looking to expand into the consumer market. The…
Review: Hiking Sock Roundup
Socks may be the last thing you think of when it comes to hiking gear, but they play a huge part in keeping our feet happy on the trail. The wrong pair of socks can lead to blistered, sweaty feet, and no one wants that! We’ve been testing quite a few different brands and styles. Read on to see how they stacked up.
Review: Deuter ACT Lite 60+10 SL
Deuter, the German manufacturer of backpacks (for adults and kids alike) as well as kid carriers has been around for over a century, but has only been in the US market for a much shorter period of time. Over these many years, they have developed an extensive line of packs for a wide range of outdoor pursuits. We took the Aircontact (ACT) Lite 60+10 SL for an extended test–the many miles of training hikes leading up to our Rainier climb, as well as the climb itself. Read more for our full review.