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…
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In-depth mountain bike, ski, trail running and outdoor gear reviews from trusted experts who actually use the gear.
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…
Fleece jackets always conjure up images of the 90s for me. Patagonia’s classic Synchilla was in full swing with no sense of retro irony, and everyone…
A Merino-blend, long-sleeve shirt is one of the more versatile pieces anyone should have. Whether it’s used alone or as a base layer, the Patagonia Long-sleeve…
It’s time to look in the garage, the closet and our cars to determine just what gear has become indispensable during 2022. While overall quality remains…
It’s that time of year when Zwift is more realistic, but outside is calling. So, in spite of near-freezing daytime temperatures and snow on the ground,…
One of the central ironies about outdoor outerwear is that waterproof technology has been hard on the environment. Outdoor gear usually needs to be one of…
When the weather is iffy, or just plain cold, a windproof jacket is always a good idea. But, when that windproof jacket also features Gore-Tex panels…
Gloves can be a divisive topic among mountain bikers. Are they a hindrance to ride feel and natural breathability, or do they offer critical grip and…
The synthetic insulating hoodie world is a pretty competitive space. There are some really strong jackets out there from basically every big name company. Outdoor Research…
Over the years, I’ve worn a wide variety of Salomon trail runners. In fact, almost 25 years ago, they were the first pair of trail running-specific…
Over the past couple of years, we’ve all watched as eBikes have gotten more and more ubiquitous. And, they now come in all shapes and sizes…
Tired, sore legs can be a buzzkill. But what if you had a way to massage them like a pro with a personal deep tissue massage…
Canyon’s mountain bike lineup offers something for everyone. And, they have been riffing on their Spectral and Lux models recently — splitting their XC and enduro…
Every year, we have a few companies that approach us to ask if we’d like to highlight their products around the holiday season. Usually they’re some…
Just earlier this year, Tifosi launched the Rail Race, which has become my personal go-to sunglass for cycling and trail running. But, with that big of…
A good wind jacket is one of the most versatile pieces of kit. With proper layering, it can get you through winter while taking the edge…