ASICS GEL-FujiRunnegade Initial Thoughts Godzilla shoes? That was the first thing that I thought of when I saw these aggressive trail runners. WOW! Look at those deep lugs…..are these soccer cleats, football cleats…come on,...
Hanwag has been making quality outdoor shoes in Germany since 1921. Hanwag’s Lunta Lady GTX boot is no exception. Hanwag beautifully constructed this boot for women who want a fashion friendly resort style boot...
Light & Motion VIS 360 Run Headlamp Training for a spring marathon in the Mid-West is the perfect scenario for testing this rugged and BRIGHT headlamp. The sun is barely up by 6:30 a.m....
VIVOBAREFOOT has categorized this as an off-road shoe. I’d say!?! This shoe is a beast! Not in terms of it being scary big, but in its very aggressive lug pattern and ability to handle...
MSR Revo Explore Snowshoes Initial Thoughts I’ve never owned a pair of MSR snowshoes, but after testing MSR’s Revo Explore Snowshoes I’m hooked! I’ve always known MSR designs high-performance snowshoes. However, I never...
Initial Thoughts on Hillsound Armadillo LT Gaiter No matter what season you’re exploring the great outdoors, your shoes & lower legs can benefit from the protection provided by the Hillsound Armadillo LT Gaiters. Hillsound created...
Craghoppers Ashby Parka Initial Thoughts Fashion meets function with the Craghoppers Ashby Parka. This Parka has a flattering feminine design that is insulating, waterproof and breathable. Craghoppers pulled out all their bells and whistles for a woman’s...
Since I have started taking my outdoor photography hobby to the next level I found it difficult to find an adequate pack that made it easy for me to access my camera and lenses....
Are you a creature of habit? When you’re packing for a trip, do you make a checklist and put the same items in the same places in your luggage? For some of us, this...
New for this spring, the Patagonia Tsali 3.0 is ready to tear up trails with a combination of durable yet lightweight materials and comfortable build. Patagonia, long known for all things outdoors, offers up...
If you are like me, something is always in your hands, whether it be coffee, a cell phone, protein bar, keys, a smelly bag of brown joy, or a leash you are always carrying...
As shoes have evolved since the 1950s, socks have generally been an afterthought. Over the last few years; however, technology in socks has started garnering the same attention (and marketing potential) as shoes. Asics...
I love long mountain bike rides, especially the kind where you get way out into the backcountry. And when you’re far from civilization, it’s essential to have a pack that allows you to bring...
The trail racing scene has been growing with leaps and bounds in the past years, and it seems that just about every company out there is producing not only trail shoes, but trail shoes...
Teva, long known as a big player in the active industry, is putting out a bold line up of trail shoes for both men and women. Always a company to blaze their own path,...
New Balance’s Minimus 10 Trail V2 has very few, if any, major changes from the first installment. They feature a Vibram sole, 4mm drop, lightweight uppers, and a seamless barefoot-friendly interior – all weighing...
Montrail offers up its latest in outdoor excursion footwear with the Men’s Bajada Outdry. It’s billed as a neutral cushioned shoe with additional traction in order to perform off road. Outdry was added to...
New Balance seems to have filled-out their line-up of minimalist running shoes for trail and road with 4mm and zero drop options, but to be honest, I have a really tough time telling the...
