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Columbia Peakfreak XCRSN XCEL Outdry Review
Here I go, harping on my love of versatility again. First, let me say that whenever I put a shoe on to go hit the trails – as opposed to a boot...
Chaco Fields Boot Review
When I wrote about the Chaco Barbary Boot last autumn I said, “Late fall and early winter is a tough time of year for footwear. It’s too cold to...
Nike Aeroloft 800 Running Vest Review
A vest is one of those things that people often have a hard time figuring out when to wear. Whether it’s in your everyday life or when working out,...
Columbia Redmond Mid Waterproof Trail Shoe Review
The Columbia Redmond Mid is a women’s mid-height waterproof trail shoe that’s great for hiking and casual walks in the outdoors. The waterproof...
Vasque Eriksson GTX Hiking Boots Review
As I sit and prepare to write this review, I’m well aware that I’ll be writing about what is meant to be a hardcore hiking boot. The materials and...
OMM Phantom 12 Pack Review
Chances are you haven’t heard of OMM, the Original Mountain Marathon brand, especially if you don’t live in Europe. That doesn’t mean the UK brand...
Nathan Sports VaporHowe 4L Race Vest Review
There is gear that is designed on a drafting table or a computer by a designer or engineer. Sometimes the results are great but there is still no...
L.L. Bean 60L White Mountain Pack Review
Happy spring! The coming of spring in Colorado means a little bit more sunshine, a little bit more snow — but it also means summer is a few...
Eddie Bauer Highline Trail Shoe Review
Eddie Bauer sent us over one of their new trail shoes, the Highline Trail earlier this summer and since then these lightweight trail shoes have been...
Arc’teryx Zeta LT Jacket Review
Growing up between Colorado and Vermont, rain coats have played two very different roles in my outdoor gear arsenal. In Colorado a rain jacket...
Helly Hansen Odin Minimalist Jacket Review
Being completely honest, the name of this jacket pretty much says it all – well, the “minimalist” part anyway. Hello Hansen has long been one of the...