I have been hauling around the same old ski backpack for five seasons, and I love it. It was my first backpack and I opted for…
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The original Giro Montaro MIPS helmet developed a following and established itself as one of Giro’s best selling trail helmets of all time. When I reviewed…
Upstart gear brand, Outdoor Vitals is coming into the mix with a full head of steam. While their product line remains limited, it’s focused on a…
Winter riding requires a good set of bib tights. And, while you’re at it, why not add a few extra pockets to stash gels and such?…
When it comes to recovery and muscle tightness, rollers and massage guns are my go-to. The Sportneer K1 Massage Gun joins a plethora of massage guns…
I am, first and foremost, an alpine climber. When I started mountain biking years ago, I did what many climbers do, and I rode my bike…
Rapha is no stranger to pro-level apparel and Gore-Tex is leading the way with their latest Infinium Windstopper fabrics, so a marriage of the two is…
Lightweight, packable, insulated jackets are a staple for a mountain lifestyle. But, don’t expect every one of them to perform across a variety of activities. The…
Winter trail running can be a tricky endeavor. One of the biggest obstacles can be keeping your feet warm and dry in varying winter conditions. The…
For winter trail running, your layering game has to be just right. It’s easy to overdress, but finding that perfect mix is the stuff of dreams.…
Sometimes, life brings you to a place where you need to look outside of the box for gear hauling solutions. Maybe your car doesn’t have a…
Leveling-up a baseball cap is something I can certainly expect from Patagonia and that’s just what they’ve done with the Airshed Cap. It’s a lightweight, versatile…
Ahh, the Arc’teryx Bib Pant: perhaps the holy grail of backcountry design and performance, with a price tag to match. For touring in the wet, wild…
There was a time when I thought that lined pants were only for use by ranchers in desolate, frozen places like the Dakotas. It turns out…
Finland has a thing for making advanced training watches and devices. Polar Electro and competitor, Suunto both hail from this Nordic land. For as long as…
For every product category, there’s often a ‘Cadillac’ option that tops the market as the most feature-rich, well constructed and obsessively designed. In the world of…
There is a transition going on in Waterloo, Wisconsin and we’re taking notice. Slowly, the Bontrager apparel is wearing the Trek badge and moving to solid,…
The original Stretch Ozonic jacket is a long-time fan favorite in Mountain Hardwear’s selection of shells and rain gear. It’s generally renowned for its light weight,…
When it comes to ultimate weather protection, Gore-Tex, eVent and NeoShell are the biggest names in the game. Pearl Izumi has gone with Polartec NeoShell with…
Not much surpasses the warmth and coziness of a down jacket. Pulling on the new Montane Anti-Freeze Packable Hooded Down Jacket immediately sends me into my…