Casual

While active clothing such as a tech top and hiking pants have come a long way, it’s nice to have some casual clothes that keep you looking outdoorsy and sporty even when your not conquering the world. We look for the hottest trends in the outdoor industry whether it’s a new style of flannel, a great fitting pair of jeans, or a flattering top that turns heads.

prAna Savannah Crop Review

If you love to travel, you know how a key piece of clothing can help ease potential packing dilemmas. prAna’s Savannah Crop pants are a great option this Spring/Summer, and can carry you through to the Fall season as well, thanks to the fabric and color options. The Savannah Crop pants are available in tomato…

Aventura Embossed Flower Belt Review

If you are looking to add a bit of style to your casual jeans and t-shirt style, then check out Aventura’s Embossed Flower Belt. Prior to trying out this belt, my other belts are typically what I borrow from my husband or belts that are composed of left over webbing and used on ski and…

Merrell Women’s Oleander Skirt Review

Merrell’s Oleander Skirt is ideal for any of the four seasons. The Oleander Skirt is made of a light weight linen-cotton-polyester combo, which will allow you to keep cool when the temperatures rise. Yet the color of the skirt, manganese, a medium gray, allows it to be worn in the winter months without looking out…

Horny Toad Heartfelt Sweater Review

Now that you have your bottom half covered with the Chaka Skirt, its’ time to cover your top half with some cozy comfort, also from Horny Toad. Thankfully, the Heartfelt Sweater will not disappoint. The Heartfelt sweater features a blend of boiled lambswool and angora. When you think of boiled wool, you think of a…

Horny Toad Chaka Skirt Review

The Chaka Skirt from Horny Toad is an extremely versatile skirt for just about any season or occasion. I have been testing out the Chaka Skirt during the winter months, however I am certain that the Chaka Skirt will continue to shine come spring and summer. In winter, the Chaka can be paired with tights…

Mountain Khakis Teton Twill Pants Review

When I think of mountain Khakis, I think of the quintessential outdoorsman brand that works for both the hunter/fisherman that shops at Cabella’s and the high tech hiker that shops at REI.  Most of the products in the Mountain Khakis line don’t use the most technical of fabrics, but they are made with quality workmanship and will…

prAna Kaya Sweater Dress Review

The Kaya Sweater Dress by prAna not only feels good when on, but also makes you feel good about your purchase. The Kaya is Fair Trade Certified, which is a testament to prAna’s ethos of doing the right thing. The Kaya does not stop there, it also incorporates organic cotton into the garment (80%). So…

Fall 2012 Flannel Wrap-Up

For some reason, outdoor people love their flannel shirts.  If you either work in the outdoor industry or hang out with outdoorsy folks, it’s nearly impossible to escape those sexy checkered patterns.  Some outdoor companies have been making flannel shirts for years while some companies are new to the checkered craze.  We’ve tested out 3…

prAna Autumn Cord Review

prAna’s Autumn Cord Pants have been an ideal travel pant this fall and early winter. The Autumn Cord combines traditional wale cords with an updated/modern fit that allows you to wear these with ease no matter the adventure. The wale cords are smaller or more fine than the cords you grew up with, but still…

Men’s Fall and Winter Sweater Guide

With the Fall season in full swing and Winter right around the corner for many of us, many of guys are starting to break out the sweaters, flannels, and fleeces.  As you may have noticed, many outdoor companies are starting to play their hand in casual clothing and we have the scoop on some of…

prAna Serata Turtleneck Review

Some may say that turtlenecks are dorky. The Sereta Turtleneck by prAna is anything but dorky. Rather, it packs some style into its’ small package and keeps you warm at the same time. The Sereta turtleneck strays away from the fold-over style that you remember from your youth. The top of the Sereta turtleneck looks…

prAna Grace Jacket Review

What is orange, fuzzy, and bound to keep you warm this fall season? The answer is…the Grace Jacket by prAna in the lovely hue of Picante, featured below. The Grace Jacket is bound to win you over on the first chilly day in your area thanks to the super plush sherpa lining that is featured…

Horny Toad Oblique Skirt Review

The Horny Toad Oblique skirt is a mainstay in my work and leisure wardrobe. The Oblique skirt is available in four fall colors to easily mix in with your favorites. The colors range from a smoke blue, cranberry red, all the way to a nice espresso brown, as well as your basic black. Every time I…

prAna Kelton Pant Review

During the summer, it’s nice to wear pants from time to time for casual wear, but a thicker pair of pants just won’t cut it.  The prAna Kelton Pants are made of a textured lightweight hemp and cotton blend so they breath very well and won’t overheat you.  As these pants are linen like, they…

Horny Toad Eddy Short Review

With the temperatures this summer in the US hitting record highs, it has many of us guys living every moment of the waking day in a pair of shorts.  That is as long as your work allows you to wear shorts to work.  The idea behind the Horny Toad Eddy Shorts is to combine performance…

Merrell Flock Together Tee Review

Confession: The Merrell Tee is lapis color. If I had seen it in the store, I might have kept walking. This would have been a huge mistake. When I put on the Flock Together Tee I fell in love with it. The color is striking and the %100 organic cotton is super soft and comfortable.…

Merrell Kaliopi Shorts Review

The Merrell Kaliopi shorts are great for hot summer days. They are lightweight and short enough to shed some light on my wintry white legs. They have a five inch inseam and come in four practical colors (read easy to match with almost anything); black, charcoal, birch and Cinder (looks like brown). The cut is super flattering…

prAna Jenna Skirt Review

prAna’s Jenna Skirt should make your ‘must have list’ for summer travel. The Jenna is perfect for traveling because of its’ versatility. For starters’ the Jenna takes up little to no space in your pack. Next, when you are ready to wear the skirt- simply slip in on and by the time you are ready…

KEEN Coronado Review

The Coronado casual shoe from KEEN adds some style punch to the super-functional KEEN lineup. This new shoe which looks something like the Chuck Taylors your dad played grade school hoops in, and that you break out for serious beer pong. This shoe from KEEN, however, pairs some modern tech with its retro styling. The…

Buff Infinity Lyocell Review

Buff is the purveyor of versatile headwear that is a multi-functional,  stylish, unisex alternative to traditional hats for sun protection and warmth. Now Buff is venturing outside their headwear box, and has developed an infinity scarf (Infinity Lyocell Buff) for 2012, that functions much in the same way traditional Buff headwear has been used. Full…

Lole Passage Pants and Theory Top Review

If you are planning an upcoming trip, you should check out some of the latest products from Lole, including the Passage Pants and Theory Top. The Passage Pants have quickly become a key player in my wardrobe due to their versatility and comfort. The Passage Pants can be worn for many days in a row…

Men’s Horny Toad Dusty 32 Review

Rugged enough to kick up some trail dust, but clean enough to wear out to your local watering hole… Horny Toad’s attention to detail is fairly legendary. They’ve been around the outdoor scene for quite some time, and have gained recognition as a company that puts out rugged, long lasting clothing – all without sacrificing…

Horny Toad Penumbra Dress Review

The Penumbra Dress by Horny Toad is another top performer in the casual and travel category for fall and winter. The Penumbra is available in ginger, shark, and walnut. I’ve been testing out the dress in shark and for starters, I am not totally convinced that the dress is gray. It almost looks blue when…