686 Serac 2.5-Ply Jacket Review
As the temperature starts to rise the last thing on most people’s mind is looking for a new ski or snowboard jacket. As everyone who plays in the mountains knows, the weather can change in...
Category: Winter Apparel
Oakley 453 Gore-Tex BioZone Down Pants Review
Initial Impression of the Oakley 453 Gore-Tex Biozone Down Pants: If you are looking for some classic looking snow pants that perform as good as they look, you need to try our these before...
Eddie Bauer Bombshelter Jacket Review
Look at the photo again! That looks sharp. I know that is just my first impression, but a clean line, lots of pockets, and the presence of some Down insulation peaking out of the...
Mountain Hardwear Phantom Jacket Review
If warmth is what you’re looking for this winter, The Mountain Hardwear Phantom Down Jacket is the first and last stop on this bus. The Phantom Down Jacket is an ultra light 850 goose...
Ski Sock Roundup Review
Hitting the slopes or backcountry for a day of skiing or snowboarding is a great experience and can produce one of those ultimate natural highs that can’t be put into words, depicted in a...
Darn Tough Over-the-Calf Ultralight Ski Sock
Initial Thoughts of Darn Tough Over-the-Calf Ultralight Ski Sock One very important piece of ski equipment that is often overlooked is a quality pair of ski socks. An ill fitting pair of ski socks can...
Oakley 453 Gore-Tex Biozone Down Jacket Review
Initial Thoughts on Oakley 453 Gore-Tex Biozone Down Jacket The Oakley 453 Gore-tex Biozone Down jacket has many features, but one highlight for me is the sharp and stylish look! I liked the clean...
Columbia Platinum 860 Turbodown Down Review
“WARNING: This innovative product will make you want to go outdoors and stay there.” A statement boldly printed on the price tag label. It shows that the fine folks at Columbia have a sense...
Leki St. Moritz Lady Mitten Review
No matter the weather, my hands are always colder than my ski buddies. As a result, I am constantly searching for a hand warming solution that also allows for some dexterity and doesn’t...
Stio Basis Stretch Merino Crew Baselayer
Any outdoor enthusiast knows that the key to keeping the chill out starts with a high-quality baselayer. The Stio Basis Stretch Merino crew absolutely falls into this category. This baselayer has been unbelievably comfortable...
Skida Nordic Headband Review
A few of my counterparts here at ActiveGearReview have reviewed various garments from Skida for Winter 2014-2015. I finally got my hands on a Skida product, the Nordic Headband, following Outdoor Retailer last month....
Phunkshun Wear Review
Phunkshun Wear is one of those stories where they got started in the garage or basement. In their case, it was actually one of the founders’ bedrooms, but who’s keeping track. They had a vision to...
Cotopaxi Kumari Ski Jacket Review
The best ski jackets are those that can make the harshest environments seem pleasantly enjoyable. It’s a nice bonus if the jacket looks good, and it gets even more points if the company has...
Oakley Blackhawk Biozone Pants Review
What do you look for in a pair of ski or snowboard pants? Comfort, warmth, storage, or maybe just for them to look good? The Oakley Blackhawk Biozone Pants deliver on all those requirements and...
Oakley Nighthawk Biozone Jacket Review
Have you been looking for a camo jacket that matches dark grey or black pants? Well you are in luck! The Oakley Nighthawk Biozone Jacket offers camo at the top and then it fades...
Dare2b Standout Pants Review
When you first grab the Dare2b Standout Pants they feel lightweight. After using them in the same conditions in which I tested the Dare2b Valiant Jacket, their weight became a non-issue. With six pockets to...
