The Black Diamond Women’s Deploy 3L Shell is the essential lightweight shell you need in your pack. Originally built as a race layer for the mountain…
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For me, a GPS sports watch needs to offer versatility. I don’t want one that’s only focused on running or cycling — for that, I have…
Heading into 2026, there are a number of endurance/all-road bikes that are on my radar. One of the top bikes is the new sixth-generation Cannondale Synapse.…
Tifosi has long offered budget-friendly sunglasses for active folks, especially in the biking and running realms. A couple years back, I was particularly impressed with the…
La Sportiva is on a roll with their latest crop of trail running shoes and the new Prodigio 2 further raises the bar. They are no-nonsense,…
The PNW is famous for its loam, and if you’ve ever ridden trails in western Washington, BC or even the Idaho Panhandle you know the soft…
Riding with overshoes is always a clunky experience. I’ve honestly stopped riding intentionally when conditions warrant them. But, when temperatures rise just enough to ride outside…
The Black Diamond Women’s Lightwire Short Sleeve Tech Tee has quickly become my workout go-to. The thin polyester knit on this shirt gives it a light,…
I used to be more adventurous during the winter months — braving the cold and riding outside. I often said if it was above freezing and…
There are a million reasons to have a headlamp and it’s not just for the dawn patrol skin track or that early start on a Grand…
Versatile, breathable layers always come in clutch. The Outdoor Vitals Hybrid Fleece Hoody is one of those layers that can be worn as a mid or…
Second place. First loser. The next best. You know the game. Placing second isn’t always desirable, but in the case of the SRAM Force XPLR AXS…
Black Diamond was born from Chouinard Equipment and has been climbing-centric through and through from the beginning. From a market entry based on piton production to…
My love affair with Pinarello bikes goes way back. Every model I’ve ridden has blown me away with its classic Italian lines and trademark ride character.…
If you’re a Feed the Habit reader, you know that I’m consistently impressed by Küat’s rack line. I’ve tested hitch and roof mounted rack from them,…
As an alpine climber, I’m always keen to try a new light synthetic jacket. If it packs down, weighs little more than a feather, and seems…
Have you ever thought to yourself, ‘what’s the nicest ski jacket money can buy?’ If you have, you’re probably the type of person that Helly Hansen…
Wahoo has been the most user-friendly GPS bike computer brand on the market for quite some time. I always call them the “Apple of Bike Computers”…
What says ‘protection’ more than the words GORE-TEX and bibs? Jumping into the Outdoor Research Hemisphere bibs before a day at the mountain or skin track…
Helly Hansen. You know them, you love them, you are jealous of all the ski patrollers wearing them. This is my first review of one of…