Chaco ZX-1 Classic
The last trace of snow has melted. The robins are back and crapping all over cars parked under trees. Pedicures have been scheduled. It’s officially Chaco ZX-1 Classic season! What I liked loved...
View ArticleEagle Creek Cargo Hauler Duffel
There are times in our adventurous lives that traditional luggage isn’t the best option. But something soft, lightweight, rugged and with a lot of cargo capacity is. That’s why I’m loving my Eagle...
View ArticleRoyal Robbins Backcountry short
The Royal Robbins Backcountry short ($55) is one of those shorts that when you take them out of the bag and hold them up you think, “Um…Don’t think so.” Then you put them on and shout “Damn my...
View ArticleThe National Parks Coast to Coast: 100 Best Hikes (a book review!)
Our National Park Service is a treasure and it’s turning 100 in August. In light of the occasion, Backpacker magazine released their all-new The National Parks Coast to Coast: 100 Best Hikes ($26,...
View ArticleLander Cascade 2600mAh Power Bank
The Lander Cascade Power Bank ($34.99) is a power bank with a built-in 2600mAh lithium rechargeable battery and a 1-Amp USB output that delivers a single* charge to your portable electronic device....
View ArticleDakine Sentinel
Hand protection is critical in mountain biking because in many cases it’s your hands that hit the ground first when you attempt to break your fall in a crash. The Dakine Sentinel ($45) is such a glove...
View ArticleRoyal Robbins Panorama dress
You’ll have to move to a missile silo in central Mongolia to avoid another travel dress review this summer. Sucks to be you! Because you’ll miss the Royal Robbins Panorama dress ($78) review. What I...
View ArticleSpecialized Ambush helmet
The Specialized Ambush ($180) is an all-mountain/enduro class of helmet that is rich on comfort, design features and aesthetics. Before I dive into the review, I’ll disclose that I did not test this...
View ArticleSweet Bushwacker MIPS helmet
The Sweet Bushwacker MIPS (1,899 Norwegian Kroners or $229.95 USD) is an all-mountain/enduro-class helmet that hails from the fjords of Norway. The only bike helmet I know with Viking genes! Though...
View ArticlePearl Izumi Elevate short
Roadies and racing tools are all about the fitted lycra short. And that’s great! (not really). But us mountain bikers need an alternative to looking like tools. The Pearl Izumi Elevate short ($90) is...
View ArticleLOWA San Luis GTX Lo
During errands yesterday in my LOWA San Luis GTX Lo ($200) I thought, “If I had been clocking the miles I walked in these suckers over the past four months, I could have walked the Leadville Trail 100...
View ArticleSierra Designs Mobile Mummy 800 2-season bag
The Sierra Designs Mobile Mummy 800 2-season ($359) is more like an 800 down-filled robe than a sleeping bag. But a sleeping bag it is, especially if you’re not keen to getting out of a warm bag during...
View ArticleThe Timbuk2 Sunset Rack Trunk
What a joy bike picnic’ing is with the Timbuk2 Sunset Rack Trunk ($110). All the stresses of life, the endless supply of inept douche canoe’s that the Universe has strewn along the Gear Gal Marie...
View ArticleTimbuk2 Sunset Handlebar bag
Gradually, more and more cycling accessories and gadgets are becoming booze-friendly. The Timbuk2 Sunset Handlebar bag ($79) is one of them—only it transports a bottle of wine which is (arguably) a lot...
View ArticleZOIC Ether Camo mountain bike shorts
Once in a while, Gear Gals welcomes Guest Gear Guys to review products from a guy’s perspective. Today’s Guest Gear Guy is Brian, husband of Gear Gal Marie. Brian has been testing the Zoic Ether Camo...
View ArticleSmith Forefront
The Smith Forefront ($220) is a lightweight cycling helmet with Koroyd technology to provide additional impact protection. Koroyd? (Click link and engage sub-woofers). Koroyd is a thick...
View ArticleShredly Jana shorts
The Shredly Jana ($95) is an all-mountain/cross-country mountain bike short that is made in the U.S.A. There are two things that stand out for me with Shredly. First, it was started by Colorado...
View ArticleZOIC Navaeh shorts
The ZOIC Navaeh ($85) is a cross-country/all-mountain mountain bike short. Before I dive into the review, a moment of painful reflection is needed. I’m in the unfortunate position of starting mountain...
View ArticleMountain Hardwear Sarafin long-sleeve bomber jacket
The name of the Mountain Hardware Sarafin long-sleeve bomber jacket ($130) doesn’t really do it justice. It’s not really a “jacket” but a sweater and a durable one at that. Made in Italy, the Sarafin...
View ArticleBryton Rider 310
The Bryton Rider 310 ($100) tracks speed, cadence, heart rate, power and altitude, offers 5 different data screens and up to 8 data points on each that allow the cyclist to track up to 70 different...
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