Slumberjack Nightfall 2 Tent
I can’t proselytize enough the benefits of camping. There was a time in my life where all I could afford was a camping vacation and I couldn’t afford a tent that cost $300 either. That’s why I like the...
View ArticleToad & Co. Spindrift Anorak
The Toad & Co. Spindrift Anorak ($99) is a wind and water-resistant, highly-packable anorak-style jacket that is just as at home in the city as it is on the trail. What I Liked Lightweight and...
View ArticleLOWA Levante GTX
I’ve found that when a hiking boot makes me want to hike every chance I get, it generally has the moniker “LOWA” on it. Specifically, the LOWA Levante GTX ($185). And finally! LOWA offers a full-size...
View ArticleToad & Co. Merino Merritt Hoodie
About the only upside I can think of to fall and winter are snugly sweaters to keep me warm. Like the new Toad & Co Merino Merritt Hoodie ($199). It’s made of 100 percent certified non-mulesed...
View ArticleTerraTrike Rambler All Terrain
Equipped with a x20 component level mountain drive train, a 22-36T double chainring crankset, 11-40T cassette, Avid BB7 brakes, beefy 24-inch Schwalbe Smart Sam 24×2.10 tires and outstanding ground...
View ArticlePearl Izumi Versa Quilted Hoodie
November is the time of year where the weather is highly unpredictable and every cyclist needs a warm but lightweight jacket for when the unexpected happens. The Pearl Izumi Versa Quilted Hoodie ($220)...
View ArticleNorth Face Ventrix vs. Patagonia Nano Air
Here we are, readers, the Geargals alive and kicking after a massive hack that took down the site and left me despondent, unable to repair it on my own. But, thanks to Codeable we were back up and...
View ArticleShowers Pass Refuge Jacket
Showers Pass knows rain and inclement weather and they have taken protection from those elements to a new level this fall with the Showers Pass Refuge jacket ($279). What makes this jacket so...
View ArticlePatagonia Micro Puff
A friend who works for Patagonia has been banging on about this jacket for months, so I was really excited to get the sample jacket. It’s not like I have any shortage of jackets after doing this gig...
View ArticleStocking Stuffers for the Cyclist on your List
Nothing says love during the holidays better than some sweet upgrades for the cyclist in your life. These simple and fun (and sure to be appreciated) stocking stuffers from TIME, Wolf Tooth, Effetto...
View Article174Hudson Convertible Backpack Pannier
The 174Hudson ($79.99) is a budget-friendly pannier that converts to a backpack. There is a symbiosis with this design that, on one hand, appeals to me. Converting from pannier to pack gives you carry...
View ArticleSugoi Alpha Hybrid
The Sugoi Alpha Hybrid ($180) is a highly-breathable cold-weather active jacket with a high warmth to weight ratio. Here in the frigid upper Midwest of Minnesota, it’s kind of what we look for....
View ArticleSmartwool Corbet 120
AH, the Smartwool Corbet 120 ($200). Just feeling the words roll off my tongue makes me warm. Wool, as you know, is the original tech fabric. Humans were summiting 8,000-meter peaks and tending goats...
View ArticleNorth St. Gladstone Grocery Pannier
The North St. Gladstone Grocery Pannier ($55) is a US-made pannier that is literally designed to carry a sack of groceries. There are so many benefits to parking the car and running errands on a...
View ArticleNorth St. Route Seven pannier
The North St. Route Seven pannier ($130) is a durable, waterproof pannier that is made in the U.S. It has a fast and simple rack mounting system that securely attaches the pannier to the rack. It’s...
View ArticleHiplok Z LOK COMBO
The Hiplok Z LOK COMBO ($24.99) is a zip tie on steroids—except that it’s made with an 8mm reinforced steel core and a three-digit combination lock system. To be clear, I know of no bike lock that is...
View ArticleByrnje of Norway Lady Wool Thermo Mesh baselayers
The country that birthed Dale of Norway Sweaters, Olympic Gold Medalist Kari Traa and shield maidens has yet another notch on the bedpost of innovation: Brynje of Norway Wool Thermo Long Sleeve Shirt...
View ArticleWatershed McKenzie Handlebar Bag
Kayakers, rafters and canoers have always relied on Watershed Drybags, the industry pioneer of 100 percent submersible drybags, to keep sensitive gear dry. Now, Watershed is hitting the bike trails...
View ArticleToad & Co Jetlite Crop Pants
The Toad & Co Jetlite Crop Pant ($80) could be the New Enlightening in travel and hiking wear. They are comfortable, they fit well, and they don’t feel like capris. The soft and supple...
View ArticleThe North Face Apex Risor Hoodie
In 2015, my trusty Sierra Designs Lunatic soft-shell gave up the fight. The search for its replacement was a journey full of fleeting moments of hope that ultimately ended in disappointment. You see,...
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