Reviews

Lightweight, high-performing, and low-maintenance is my idea of the perfect shirt.   Apparently, the folks at Smartwool have the same… Read More »Smartwool Men’s Merino 150 Baselayer Shirt

I love Flylow’s Hawkins Shirt! Designed as a mountain-biking top, this fun, hardworking top has become one of my fitness… Read More »Flylow Hawkins Shirt

Designed for mountain biking, Flylow’s Carter Short is versatile and comfortable. Made out of 90% polyester and 10% Spandex with… Read More »Flylow Carter Shorts

A three-week summer vacation in Minnesota provided me with plenty of time and activities in which to test Smartwool’s Women’s Merino… Read More »Women’s Merino 150 Baselayer Short Sleeve Shirt

A three-week summer vacation in Minnesota provided me with plenty of time and activities in which to test Smartwool’s Women’s Merino… Read More »Smartwool Merino 150 Baselayer Short Sleeve Shirt

Eagle Creek’s Converge Toiletry Cube recently served me well on a two-weeker through Croatia and Slovenia. At 7″h x 9″l… Read More »Eagle Creek Pack-It Converge Toiletry Cube

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The… Read More »Peace Out

Following their wildly-successful Black Hole luggage range, Patagonia now offers a lighter-weight mutation, the Lightweight Black Hole™ 28L Gear Tote. I’ve… Read More »Patagonia Lightweight Black Hole™ 28L Gear Tote

One of my current favorite outdoor gadgets is Uco’s eco-friendly, versatile, techy Rhody Hang-Out LED Lantern. I love that I… Read More »Uco Rhody Hang-Out Lantern

After swimsuit shopping, finding pants that fit is one of my biggest nightmares. So I was very happy and surprised by Helly… Read More »Helly Hansen Women’s Hild QD Pant

It’s been said that you can judge a sport by its specialty footwear, and probably like you, I have an… Read More »Hoka One One Ora Recovery Slide

If I had a boyfriend and he had a Stio Harkin Snap Shirt, I’d steal it. Luckily, I’m single and don’t… Read More »Men’s Harkin Snap Shirt – Retro Floral

If I had a boyfriend and he had a Stio Harkin Snap Shirt, I’d steal it. Luckily, I’m single and don’t… Read More »Stio Men’s Harkin Snap Shirt – Retro Floral

Designed for action, Stio’s Women’s Pinedale Pant has been a wardrobe staple the past couple of months. The athletic fit,… Read More »Stio Women’s Pinedale Pant

A poncho is one of those garments that you either love or you hate. Every time I slide into my… Read More »Therm-a-Rest Honcho Poncho

I have long skinny feet and am prone to arch pain, cold toes, and knee pain if my shoes are… Read More »Teva Arrowood Lux Mid WP Shoe

The Athleta Women’s Epitomize Top is my new favorite technical-top-in-disguise. Its textured pattern, fit, and feel reminds me of a soft,… Read More »Athleta Women’s Epitomize Top

I spend a lot of time in the cold and snow, so I need gear that performs well.  I absolutely… Read More »Athleta Women’s Flurry Base Layer Tight

See What’s New With FLOW Boots And Bindings At Snowboards.com > Save Up To 20% Off Today! Coupon Code: No… Read More »20% Off at Snowboards.com

I do a lot of walking and hiking here in the Pacific Northwest, so I need socks I can count… Read More »Hi-Tec Women’s Crew Performance Hiking Socks

A good daypack can do a lot of things. I own a super-technical pack for serious hiking, but I also find… Read More »Gregory Tarifa 32 Pack

First it was stainless steel water bottles, then stainless drinkware. Now the hot trend has upped its game, bringing insulation into the picture! Enter,… Read More »AVEX Claret Insulated Wine Glass

My idea of a perfect weekend getaway is four days in San Francisco. My idea of traveling light while still… Read More »Stand-By Travel Bag System Backpack

I spent my summer in Seattle, Minnesota, and Iceland, wearing my Trew Gear Women’s Superlight NuYarn® Wool Pocket T almost… Read More »Trew Women’s Superlight NuYarn® Wool Pocket T

Pearl Izumi’s Women’s Launch Jersey grabs attention with its bold colors and patterns. It’s brighter than my usual bike apparel,… Read More »Pearl Izumi Women’s Launch Jersey

They say the early bird gets the worm…and the same goes for nice morning temps for mountain biking. Unfortunately, I’ve never… Read More »Pearl Izumi Women’s Journey Tank

Getting ready to ride up the Nemo trail on the Idaho side of Teton Pass for an after-work bike ride… Read More »Pearl Izumi Women’s Canyon Short

So I’m not a backcountry warrior. I probably won’t be stringing up a makeshift tent between two trees or making… Read More »Survival Straps Paracord Bracelet

I resisted packing cubes for years, but Eagle Creek’s Pack-It Specter™ collection of thin, almost weightless, zippered cubes have won me… Read More »Eagle Creek Pack-It Specter™ Compression Cube Set

I resisted packing cubes for years, but Eagle Creek’s Pack-It Specter™ collection of thin, almost weightless, zippered cubes have won me… Read More »Eagle Creek Pack-It Specter™ Compression Cube Set