Initial Impressions Patagonia’s new Women’s Strider Pro Short 3″ is ready for the long haul thanks to storage, breathability, and extreme comfort. On my first wear of the Women’s Strider Pro Short, I took...
Train hard before you get into the outdoors to improve your performance when you do get there: that is the focus of The North Face Mountain Athletics line-up. This spring, I have had the...
Initial Impressions The prAna Paisley Jacket is a technical fleece layer that is ideal for the spring season. Wear it to yoga, out to walk to dog, or out on a cool run. The...
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...
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...
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....
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...
The Oakley A-Frame Goggle has been one of Oakley’s most popular goggle over the last few years and for this season Oakley decided to update the classic design giving all those snow lovers out...
First Thought of the Pearl Izumi Elite Softshell Jacket I received some very nice and warm Christmas presents this year in the form of warm gloves and this Pearl Izumi jacket. If getting out...
The Ruffwear Summit Trex dog boot is touted by Ruffwear as “everyday paw protection” for your dog. Ruffwear, and myself included, are not implying that you need to put a pair of boots on...
For the backcountry skier, mountaineer, or active winter sports athlete, Patagonia has recently introduced the Dimensions Jacket to help guide you through many of your winter outdoor activities. The Patagonia Dimensions Jacket is a...
Outdoor Research’s Core Mission is to provide innovation and inspiration for the relentless adventurer. With the Core Beliefs being: A Culture of Respect, Innovation That Works, Improve Every Day, Beauty in Function, and The...
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...
If you are in the market for a “do it all” kind of jacket, look no further than Patagonia’s latest offering, the Nano-Air Hoody. The Nano-Air is available for men and women, with and...
The Bern Watts EPS has set the standard for many years and continues to shine in the ski/ride helmet category. We’ve been testing out the helmet during some early season turns in Steamboat Springs,...
Patagonia has incorporated the best fabrics into one amazing base-layer combination. The Women’s Capilene® 4 Pro Zip-Neck and Pro Boot Bottoms feature not only Capilene® 4, they also include R1 fleece and Polygiene. Don’t let the...
