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Dalbello Kryzma Alpine Ski Boot
Ski boots in general are such a bother that once I find a pair I like, I just stop there and call it good, which is why you don’t see too many boots reviewed on the site. I was almost exclusively...
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Skookum Dog
None of these pictures (or dogs) are mine. I got them from the Skookum Dog web site. I almost never turn down dog gear samples. As a result I’ve got a dog who loves the FedEx delivery person and, in...
View ArticleGear of the Season Award, Geargals Style
OK, so we don’t give real gear awards on Geargals.com, because gear awards are dumb – especially now that they are “awarded” at trade shows at which the gear just sits on display and has not been...
View ArticleRYU Fierce Seamless Sports Bra
First of all, since this is such a rave review I want to mention up front that there is a special Geargals reader sale on RYU items from the “What’s New” collection (including this sports bra), until...
View ArticleRYU Siren Sports Bra
This is the second sports bra from RYU (pronounced “roo” as I found out only after calling the company, who knew?) I’ve tried this month, and after the rave I gave the other one, the Siren had big...
View ArticleHang 5 Hitch Rack
Moving bikes can be a real issue; don’t know if you noticed. Sure, we all want to live in a utopia in which we can hop on our bikes at the house and pedal a few minutes, warming up nicely, to the...
View ArticleECCO BIOM Argon Running Shoes
Trying out shoes is what I do. Therefore I have many pairs to choose from out there in the Gear Pit garage. It’s beyond ridiculous, but the side benefit is that when a pair of shoes catches my...
View ArticleTribesports Bike Jerseys
Tribesports is a new offering in the bike jersey market, and while I was feeling a little flooded with jerseys and don’t really care for jerseys in general (a shirt will do, folks) I saw that in their...
View ArticlePatagonia Ascensionist 45L Backpack
Forming a cohesive opinion about this backpack has been a little tough. It has a lot of plusses but some serious minuses. I delved into an interview with a Patagonia ambassador to learn more about the...
View ArticleEye Pro
My closets are ridiculous when it comes to gear and outdoor clothing. The jackets and pants get a full closet each. The accoutrements alone each have individual bins, organized by type of use (biking...
View ArticleScarpa Charmoz Pro GTX Women’s Boot
I’ve been really impressed with these boots this fall and early winter. I’ve been wearing the same pair of mountaineering boots for a few years but I asked SCARPA for a test run on the Charmoz to see...
View ArticleEarth Sea Sky Tee and Zip Polo
Earth Sea Sky’s Silk-Weight Tee and Zip Polo look pretty straightforward – as far as features go, they’ve got two sleeves and holes for your neck, arms and waist. The Silk-Weight Tee looks like your...
View ArticleBike Bag Dude Roll and Sling
The Bike Bag Dude Handlebar Roll and Sling is a simple concept – think ‘hotdog-like bag for backcountry mountain biking’ and you’re halfway there. The Roll (the ‘corn dog’) is a tube of tough,...
View ArticleBike Bag Dude Frame Bag
GearGals is all about gear that’s been designed and made for female outdoor adventurists. Technically, the Bike Bag Dude doesn’t have a female-specific range; instead, the Bike Bag Dude selects,...
View ArticleHelly Hansen Odin Isolator Jacket
I’m such a sucker for midweight insulated jackets. I already have too many but was still thrilled to get to try this one out. I liked it because it’s a little different from the rest of the pack,...
View ArticleGSI Outdoors Ultralight and Collapsible Java Drip Coffee Makers
I should be embarrassed at what a big deal I make out of having to have coffee, and not just coffee but MY coffee with MY creamer and all the things I like, on every trip. It’s sort of juvenile and...
View ArticleLight and Motion Vis 360 Headlamp
Getting married has changed the face of gear reviewing for me, mostly because I now have to stand between my husband and my supply chain. Anything that comes through the door that isn’t specifically...
View ArticleBrand Focus: Rab
As I trudged through a deluge and deepening mud puddles today on my daily dog hike, I pondered what I was wearing. This probably because I’d finally pushed my favorite soft shell pants to their...
View ArticleWoolx Midweight 1/4 Zip Top
I’d never heard of Woolx before they reached out for a pre-Christmas review. Oops. Guess that’s a deadline whiffed. But there’s no reason to not want base layers even after that most consumerist of...
View ArticleBrooks-Range Azara Hoody
I just discovered a new personal quirk. Apparently when I post a review I compulsively must post a picture of the item in the same color in which I reviewed it. If it’s not the same color, I just can’t...
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