When I had a chance to pick out a few items for review, the La Sportiva Cloud Shadow Sun Hoody caught my eye. I’m a fan…
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COROS has captured a fair market share in the world of athletic smart watches. Recently, I tested out the NOMAD, and I understand why. They deliver…
This year has been a busy one in the world of cams. News has sprung up from a variety of different companies launching some kind of…
Finding a hydration vest that’s comfortable for long runs and that fits a women’s frame is surprisingly difficult. Too much bounce, hard-to-reach pockets, or a poor…
Lace-up cycling shoes have long had a cult following. Back in the day, that’s all there was, then Big Velcro took over. Thankfully, hook-and-loop is now…
Barefoot running may seem to have been cast aside by the big brands, each crawling all over one-another to release the latest iteration of the Michelin…
The North Face has a long history in the climbing and mountaineering world. From the early days of Doug Tompkins, they were innovators, and fairly out-there…
When I think Mammut, I think alpinism. Theirs has always been the world of ice, rock, and snow; jagged peaks, and cutting edge climbing, all with…
La Sportiva knows a thing or two about making footwear. And, as of late, their trail running shoes have been nothing short of impressive. The current…
HOKA is no stranger to all-terrain comfort, so why not extend that to the beach, the lake and anywhere else summer takes you? The solution is…
I love running. I love music. I usually don’t like the two of them together. I’m definitely kind of a ‘back to nature guy,’ and if…
The COROS PACE 4 is almost a year old now and has been making waves due to its more versatile form factor, powerful features and bright…
Mammut’s iconic mastodon logo lets you know they mean business. That rugged animal ruled the wildest terrain and that’s just what the Mammut Aenergy Trail All…
Remember the bike shoe brand DRZ? Well, they’re back to life as Drift, and they’ve just made their foray into the mountain biking world with the…
Which bike should I buy? If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me that question, I’d be a rich man. But, it’s a…
Oh boy, it’s hot here in Spokane. Washington State is baking in a heat wave, just like what’s been hitting much of the country in the…
I have to say, I am not unbiased when it comes to approach shoes. I’ve worn various pairs of Scarpas, 5.10s, AKUs, Salewas, etcetera, etcetera, but…
When Specialized re-designs their Evade helmet, you know it’s going to be something significant. This year, the S-Works Evade 4 officially launched the final week of…
7mesh knows their way around a bike, and in recent times, they’ve been expanding outwards from there. Not too long ago, I tested their foray into…
The HOKA Speedgoat has long been one of the go-to trail running shoes for folks tackling long single track races to casual hikes. With this seventh…