First Thoughts On The Baffin Control Max Polar Boots These Baffin Control Max Polar boots are the most extreme snow and cold boots that I’ve had the pleasure of wearing. I like to “play”...
Initial Take On The Jack Wolfskin Hybrid Jacket It’s stylish, warm, and very lightweight. “Puffy” jackets have always been light and fluffy, but this Jack Wolfskin Hybrid Jacket upon first impressions seems to be...
First Thoughts On The Adidas Terrex Stockhorn Gosh darn it…. I really didn’t want to review this Adidas Terrex Jacket….. Seriously. It’s the beginning of May, and I have been running in shorts and...
Perfect Timing For The Mountain Khakis Wilson Bomber Jacket Mountain Khakis makes its home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming which conjures up images of cowboys, Yellowstone, Elk, and of course, very fine skiing. It’s an...
Let’s Talk About the Columbia Caldorado Beanie Yep, it’s a beanie, a hat, a lid, a bowler, or a skull cap. Basically, it’s something to keep the noggin’ warm, right? Not so fast, my...
This is probably one of the most classic looking tops out in the active apparel world in my opinion. The North Face has a history with this fleece going back some 40 years, and...
Initial Thoughts on the Pearl Izumi Women’s Fly Evo Tights Let’s get one thing straight first and foremost, the form fitting Pearl Izumi Women’s Fly Evo Tights make my toned legs look really good....
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...
“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...
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...
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...
Initial Thoughts Sierra Designs has called this a rain jacket, but it so much more than that. It is truly as advertised a single solution with great versatility for winter use. It protects from...
Lets take a look at the Helly Hansen Warm Alpine Ski Socks I love the color scheme on the stock photo above! My charcoal colored ones are great of course, but if you want something cool and different...
At first sight, I was sure that the Mountain Hardwear Butter Tight was a pure running tight or base-layer. I was pleasantly surprised that the Butter Tight is even more versatile than that and...
It’s not everyday that you come across a product that is functional, practical and makes your life easier. As a mother of two young children, camping can take on a life of it’s own. ...
Products that are truly versatile are a bit difficult to find. Most products tend to do one activity very well, sometimes to the detriment of all else. If you lead an active lifestyle, your...
Having the right pair of gloves can make or break your day on the slopes. If you like your hands warm and dry all day long, then you should definitely check out the Columbia Sportswear...
Whether you’re out for a cold weather hike, run, or out blowing up powder stashes while skiing or snowboarding, it’s always nice to have a nice fleece 2nd layer. I’ve been wearing these types...
