At first glance, the name of the Northwall softshell pants from Patagonia might seem to be a nod to...
Gear Reviews
Gear Review: KEEN Portsmouth Shoe
It’s no secret that KEEN makes some seriously comfortable footwear. First the sandals, then the...
Gear Review: Julbo Explorer XL Sunglasses
So let’s get one thing out into the open to start this review: the difference between the Julbo...
Kiss Sunburns Goodbye: Kiss My Face Sunscreen
A nasty sunburn is hard to forget. Even if the awkward burn lines inevitably fade from your skin...
The Forgotten Cotton: AYG 365 First Layers
In an earlier gear review, I proclaimed my love for cotton. Yes, it’s a terrible material when...
Eat Heat! The New “Thermal Energy Bar”
This all-natural energy bar packed with warming spices will stoke your fire when all other forms of...
Ambling in the KEEN Ambler Hiking Shoes
I swear I’m starting to turn into a KEENer. The company has struck gold again with another winning...
Gear Review: KEEN Gorge Boots
This is a tale of two feet – KEEN style. For quite a few years, I’ve been looking for the perfect –...
Colorado’s Mitch Kasyon and Family Go Rocking and Running Along
What does a sports family do after the 2012 USSSA Junior and Senior National Snowshoe Championships...
Gear Review: HornyToad Toad Traveler Bottle
What is every stainless steel water bottle on the planet missing? Recipes for the end-of-day...
Gear Review: Patagonia Men’s P26 Mid A/C GORE-TEX Backpacking Boot
It takes a lot of work to come up with a new kind of hiking boot. Leather, nylon, waterproof, light...
Gear Review: Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl Jacket
A good backcountry snow jacket really only needs to be able to do two things: keep you warm, and...
