Kari Traa Rose H/Z and Pant Review
Kari Traa: Scandinavian Brand Born with Tradition Kari Traa is not typically a household name in the US. However, in Norway Kari Traa is not only a brand, she is also a 3 time...
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Native Eyewear Upslope Goggle Review
Native Eyewear Lens Features The Native Eyewear Upslope Goggles feature SnowTuned lenses that are a double spherical lens (double>single layered lenses for barrier and more resistant to fogging). The spherical lens allows for...
Smith Quantum Helmet with MIPS Review
Helmets need to keep your noggin warm, vent or breathe when you heat up, integrate with your goggles, and fit well. Yet the #1 feature we should all consider is what they can...
Black Diamond Razor Carbon Ski Poles
The Black Diamond Razor Carbon Ski Poles have been a great surprise this season. A set of carbon poles is something I never really considered a must have, but now that I’ve tested the...
The North Face Free Thinker Jacket Review
When it comes to wet, heavy snow days I turn to The North Face Women’s Free Thinker Jacket to keep me protected. The North Face Free Thinker is within the Steep Series, meaning it...
Take A Trek With The MSR PocketRocket Stove Kit
MSR PocketRocket Stove Kit First Thoughts The MSR PocketRocket Stove Kit is small, compact, efficient, and light. Ideal for a day trip or a serious through-hike. At a mere 732g (25.8 oz.), 6” tall and...
Therm-A-Rest Evolite Sleeping Pad Review
Initial Thoughts on the Therm-A-Rest EvoLite The Therm-A-Rest EvoLite self-inflating mattress was a welcome addition to my summer camping adventures. My first ever sleeping pad (see photo below) is ancient, 20 years old, I...
GSI Outdoors Javapress and Infinity Mug Review
The GSI Outdoors JavaPress and Infinity Backpacker Mug Introduction Good quality coffee on the go or in the great outdoors doesn’t have to be difficult. And quite frankly, depending on your level of coffee...
Marker Tour F10 Review
Initial Impressions The Marker Tour F10 is a solid binding that gives you the confidence and performance on the downhill that you expect from a Marker binding, in a lighter weight option than its’...
Lib Tech Freeride HP Ski Review
Mervin Manufacturing based out of Carlsborg, Washington is the home of Lib Tech. They’ve been making quality snowboards since 1977 by its founders, Mike Olson and Pete Saari. Made in the USA these...
Outdoor Research White Room Jacket Review
Outdoor Research – Designed by Adventure. Started in 1981 by a scientist and adventurer, who after a setback to his climbing partner’s gaiter while climbing Denali in Alaska, devoted his life to making the best...
Dakine Kodiak Glove Review
First thoughts This is a very cool and rugged looking piece of must-have outdoor snow gear. There is an all black version available, but I am super happy with my Bourbon colored Dakine Kodiak...
GSI Outdoors Mini Espresso Review
GSI Outdoors Mini Espresso Ok, I’m all about roughing it when it comes to camping or hiking in the backcountry, but sometimes it would be nice to indulge in the finer things. And by...
First Ascent BC MicroTherm Down Jacket 2.0 Review
Breathable, waterproof, and down are three words/features that don’t always go together. Many times you utilize a shell to provide the water and wind protection and a second jacket to provide the down or...
Patagonia Women’s Untracked Anorak Jacket Review
Patagonia has added a new jacket that borrows style and colors from the days of old, yet features the latest and greatest technology and design to provide excellent weather protection. The Women’s Untracked Anorak...
Marmot Zion Jacket Review
Waterproof and breathable has been marketed for many years now, but you know just as well as I do that waterproof and breathable haven’t really gotten along all that well in the past. For...
La Sportiva FC 3.0 GTX Review
Hiking boots usually fall into two categories – can do… and can’t do. The latter category tends to disappoint about two hours into your day. Those comfy “get around town looking fashionable” boots are...
