Chris Guill
Based on LOWA’s classic mountain trecking book the Lowa Wendelstein Warm GTX is updated for everyday use. They have the fantastic VIBRAM outsole and GORE-TEX panda lining for warmth. The upper is made from leather for toughness and flexibility. The soles have an aggressive 4mm lug that gives it decent hiking performance and the VIBRAM…
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GoLite is one of my favorite men’s activewear brands and I love when they send me their latest products to test. This year they were kind enough to send me the ReBound Jogger and ReActive Boxers. I love how GoLite products look and fit but it’s their amazing commitment to environmentally friendly low energy production…
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April is here and you know what that means – it’s finally nice enough to get back on the road bike here in Idaho. I know, the die-hards only stop when there are more than 3 inches of snow on the ground but I am simply not that ambitious with my cycling. I am finally…
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We were introduced to Nau at the Outdoor Retailer this show and fell in love with their amazing clothes. Nau was started in 2007 with the goal of creating a company that was a real force for good. Their early code name, “UTW” stood for how to “Un-F*&K The World” Nau believes in making…
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Lems Trailhead Review I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone on a hike in the wrong shoes and ended up paying for it through a series of blisters on my feet. That’s why I would recommend getting a lightweight hiking shoe that won’t trip you up on rough terrain. The developers behind Lems…
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Proviz Switch Reversible Backpack Cover Review Biking is not exactly something that comes easy at first. It’s always been a struggle for me to find time to actually improve and build my stamina. I find that biking at night works best for me, but it can be really hazardous trying to navigate the streets in…
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“You can travel the world on what you can make with your own two hands.” That’s was the advice Stan Thompson gave Bill Conner that set Bill on his journey from Florida to The Australian coast with his wife and 11-month old son in search of a laid-back surfing lifestyle. While he started making sandals…
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The Lowa San Francisco GTX is the latest in a long line of high-quality Lowa street shoes. I am a massive fan of Lowa and was really excited to try these out. The San Francisco features a GORE-TEX® SURROUND™ for excellent waterproofing and breathability while still allowing drainage if you happen to get the insides…
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Created by two self-proclaimed “dirtbags” these climbing buddies have created what I think is the perfect pair of jeans for guys that hate how constricting regular jeans are. Their solution, create a pair of jeans made for climbers and those of us who “used to climb” I fall solidly in the second category, while I…
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The Brooks Sparkhill cycling travel bag has become my new favorite multi-functional travel backpack. I have been using my Arterix Blade backpack for 3 years now and been searching for a solid replacement that could match its versatility. I like to have a single primary work bag that I use on my bike ride to…
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