Sometimes it’s hard for boarders to find quality gear that expresses their style without sacrificing performance. Welp, I’m a skier, but I spent the last month…
Browsing: mountain hardwear
Mountain Hardwear has made quite the leap in the past year. They dropped all things Gore in favor of their own fabrics and materials. The new…
High-tech and high-value don’t always have to be mutually exclusive; every now and then an affordably-priced product comes along that does a simple job exceedingly well,…
For Fall 2011, Mountain Hardwear officially gives all things Gore the boot in favor of their new Dry.Q fabrics. I have two pieces from the Fall…
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market is always a bit smaller than the Summer show, but what it lacks in sheer size, it makes up for in the…
Oh Monkey Man, oh Monkey Man… with your shag-like Polartec Thermal Pro Monkey Phur Lite fleece combined with your smooth Polartec Power Stretch, can you swing…
Wanting a little more room than my snug, but trusty REI 2-person tent, I opted for the Mountain Hardwear Hammerhead 3. With a bit more wiggle-room…
Day one of Outdoor Retailer was jam-packed with visits to several of the key players in the outdoor industry. With all the Spring 2011 products on…
With a full review of the Mountain Hardwear Geist Vest already completed, it was time to flog the Geist Jacket. With the extra-long Winter/Spring this year…
Even as the days grow warmer, a long day on the trail requires something to get you through the early morning chill. Something that will stow…
Gauntlet-style gloves are one of those essential staples when conditions are at their worst. The extra coverage and warmth provided is unsurpassed as compared to other…
Man, if only I could find a USB port out here in the middle of nowhere. My portable solar panel won’t work in this cloud cover…
The very best of 2009? Hmmm… let me dig deep into my memory as I ponder the best gear of this year. It truly has been…
Back-to-school doesn’t necessarily mean “back to school”, but for those who are you have my condolences. For those of us who are not, it’s time to…
My search for the latest and greatest gear for Spring 2010 continued at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2009 in Salt Lake City. The tradeshow rolled on…
When choosing your insulating layer, there are essentially three choices: Natural Down, Synthetic Fill or Synthetic Fleece. Some of these do equally well as an insulator…