Expert Review I’m sure I’m not the only athlete who has occasional ‘if only’ moments of fantasizing about what I could achieve if only I were a bit stronger, or had a bit better endurance. Lucky for me, 2XU Compression Wear turns such fantasies into reality. 2XU partners with the […]
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Expert Review While I’ve used Marmot packs, sleeping bags, and rain gear for years now, the ski apparel was never something I had ever considered. Whether it was their mountaineering vibe, or popularity among middle-aged men, Marmot ski gear didn’t meet the “cool” factor that I (ironically) demanded from my […]
We no longer have the Alpinist jacket in stock. However, we carry a number of men's technical shells with updated GORE-TEX fabric and other similar features. Expert Review In 1971, two students at the University of California, Santa Cruz started the Marmot Club. To become a Marmot, you had to […]
Expert Review Walk into a coffee shop in any mountain town, and take a poll of what type of jackets folks are wearing. Chances are that the Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket (and its various iterations – the Nano Puff Hoody and Nano Puff Pullover) is just about as prevalent as […]
Ski jackets are expensive. They also have a lifespan far longer than manufacturers and retailers would like to admit. That being said, there will come a time when every ski jacket’s usefulness has run its course. And whether you stash it in the closet to mature for future Clown Days […]
Expert Review As a bike commuter, I haven’t really given much thought to the clothes I wear. Of course, in nasty conditions I would bundle up with a rain jacket, gloves, a balaclava under my helmet, and waterproof shoes. But I’ve never been too invested in true cold-weather cycling apparel. […]
Expert Review The Sugoi Versa Women’s Cycling Jacket offers great versatility with magnetically attached removable sleeves that allow it to easily convert into a vest. High-tech materials, a thoughtfully created fit, and 360 degree reflectivity make the Versa an excellent lightweight cycling jacket. Technical Features Material, construction, weight & ventilation […]
Expert Review On a damp and drizzling July day at the base of Mount Hood, Oregon, I put the Marmot Precip Jacket and Precip Pants to the test. With the temperatures in the mid-80’s, and the humidity rocking my world, a friend and I took a fast-paced loop around nearby […]
At the beginning of spring I took inventory of my bike apparel and instantly noted that my stained, faded, and torn gear simply would not do anymore. It was time to let go and invest in an upgrade. The apparel choices available to mountain bikers these days are numerous, and […]
There are times when you could use some high performance features in your clothing, but when you also really don’t want to look super nerdy by wearing a techy outfit in a casual or urban setting. Thankfully, for these occasions, we can turn to some of my favorite activewear clothing […]
Patagonia Capilene fabric is used to make some of the best and well known technical baselayers in the industry. The synthetic polyester weave provides the foundation for any layering system and is adaptable to a myriad of sports. All of Patagonia’s Capilene baselayers are bluesign approved, meaning Patagonia follows a […]
The well-deserving winner of Powder Magazine’s Best Outerwear of 2013 Award, the Arcteryx Stinger Bibs are made with highly technical materials, a comfortable design, and thoughtful details. New and Improved GORE-TEX Pro Arcteryx and GORE-TEX work closely to develop high performance materials for outerwear such as the Arcteryx Stinger Bibs. GORE-TEX […]