With longer days, warmer temps and restless legs, Spring is not only when runners begin tackling more miles, it’s also the perfect opportunity to take stock of your running gear. Updating your run gear can provide a great motivational boost to your running, and get you properly prepared to fly along the trails and roadways that were blocked by snow for the last several months.
As the market for merino wool continues to expand, differentiating between brands, blends and even sources of wool can be a daunting task. Can one piece of merino apparel truly be any different from another when it comes to feel and performance? The arrival of the Whitewater Pullover Hoody from I/O Merino, proved to be our opportunity to find the answer.
Beyond the world of wires and instant connections, there lies a rugged landscape that stirs the spirit and reinvigorates the soul. Where crisp alpine air reaches deep into your core, and the pristine purity of thick forests and granite monuments harken us to the doorstep of adventure. It’s that same love of the outdoors, and passion for adventure that fuels the Mountain Khakis brand.
Your choice of smartphones shouldn’t be a factor that limits or determines what adventures you can pursue. To solve this problem, LifeProof™ has designed cases for your iPhone and Galaxy S4 that provides uncompromised protection and functionality under almost any conditions. Now with the nüüd line of cases, LifeProof ushers in the next evolution of protective mobile phone design.
We all love life in the mountains and on the trail. But for most, the reality is that while an outdoors life is our passion, it’s not the entirety of our existence. Daily reality revolves around routine; getting the kids to school, getting to work and running errands. When the moment is right, we break away from our urban dwellings and head for the blue skies and fresh air of the open trail. That’s when Pop Outerwear comes into play.
The Sonoran Desert. 120,000 square miles that range from a sun-blasted wasteland, to jagged peaks and expanses of vegetation so thick that it’s nearly impossible to see over, much less walk through. In other words, it was the perfect place for our crew to put the V-Lite Sphike through the paces.
Last year, the Yeti Snowshoe from Louis Garneau received our 2013 Winter Outdoor Retailer Best in Show award. This winter we finally had the opportunity to strap them on and put them through the paces. What we discovered was the next evolutionary step in the design of snowshoes that will help get you out into the unknown winter landscapes faster and with greater ease.
When winter reveals snow topped mountains, frozen lakes and bitter cold, the updated Bodyfit Range from Icebreaker reminds you that merino wool was destined for moments like these.
The crew at Hillsound knows that the problem with winter is that it tends to put a few hundred yards of icy terrain and steep snow between you and your favorite summer hiking route. To overcome that little problem, they designed the Trail Crampon Ultra. Ideal for walking, hiking and running on snow-packed icy trails, the Trail Crampon Ultra is ready to tackle Old Man Winter and whatever tricks he’s got up his sleeve.
In mankind’s timeless struggle against the cold, nothing confronts winter’s icy cold grasp like Mother Nature’s best insulator, down. Utilizing the power of 800-fill DriDown, rest assured the Gnar Lite from Sierra Designs is ready and willing to serve as your fortress of warmth and loft as part of your layering system or solo.