The Ortovox Fleece Rib Hoody The Fleece Rib Hoody continues Ortovox’s innovative use of Merino blends in its tried and true outdoor gear. The Fleece Rib Hoody combines Merino-based fleece and softshell materials to create a jacket that stands up to abuse in high-wear areas while keeping the wearer warm in almost all conditions. I carried this jacket with me for more than 75% of … Continue reading Ortovox Fleece Rib Hoody
The Durstone Iceline Trekking Poles Review Having logged over 1000 kilometers with the Durston Iceline Trekking Poles, I can confidently say that their stiffness and lightweight design combination has completely spoiled me for other options. These poles have become an indispensable part of my trekking gear. Their 135-gram base weight means they are the lightest 3-piece trekking pole being made to date, so whether … Continue reading Durston Iceline Trekking Poles
The Norda 002 Review The Norda 002 builds off the success of the 001 by borrowing a few pieces of tech from its older sibling and adapting them to become a faster lighter shoe. Tried and true bio-based Dyneema, Vibram SLE, Litebase and Megagrip all make for a faster, more specialized shoe, adapted for races, tempo training or anyone looking for more ground feel and … Continue reading Norda 002 review
Stretch Armstrong for your Waist: An Arcade Belts review If you are going skiing and not wearing bibs you are tempting the fate of a snowy butt. It’s inevitable that you’re going to fill your pants with powder at some point. Enter Arcade Belts. Stretchy, stylish and totally functional when wet, they are the best way to keep from filling your britches with the white … Continue reading The Arcade Belt Review
The Scarpa Rush 2 GTX. A perfect mix of trail runner and hiker. On a typical summer of guiding hikes I can flatten the bottom of a pair of shoes and blow out the midsole in a month. That was until I met the Scarpa Rush 2 GTX. They are a mix of trail runner comfort and styling mixed with hiking shoe durability that surprised … Continue reading the Scarpa Rush 2 GTX review
Breaking wind with the Ortovox Windbreaker An old German proverb says there’s no bad weather, only bad gear choices. The problem these days is there are so many gear choices to be made between rain layers, insulation layers, breathable layers, layers for skiing, layers for hiking and more. The Ortovox Windbreaker bridges the gap of a solid windbreaker with the moisture management of merino base … Continue reading The Ortovox Windbreaker Review
From Mountain to Table, the Fjallraven Abisko Hike Trousers It’s no secret, I love Fjallraven pants. Their utilitarian yet casual look is awesome. Sometimes Fjallraven pants can can be overbuilt for what I need especially warmer weather hiking. Enter the Abisko Hike Trouser. A casual clean cut with tapered legs, just enough pockets and lightweight G-1000 air meant they were my go to trouser for … Continue reading The Fjallraven Abisko Hike Trouser Review
A Guide’s Review of the OR Aspire Super Stretch Jacket Gore-Tex is not known for its flexibility. On the contrary, it’s known to be stiff and crinkly. Enter the Outdoor Research Aspire Super Stretch jacket. Lightweight and waterproof, its four way stretch panel and Torso Flow make this simple looking jacket into a surprise performer. Overview Material: Gore-Tex Paclite. Weight: 411 grams Size Tested: XL … Continue reading OR Aspire Super Stretch Jacket
A Guide’s Review of the Norda 001 Nearly indestructible uppers with tried and true rubber mean the Canadian designed Norda 001 shoe. Throw in a distinctly Canadian outsole and a plethora of distinct colorways and you have a contender for the best premium trail shoe around. Overview Material: bio-based Dyneema, Vibram SLE midsole, Vibram Litebase + Megagrip Weight: 268 grams for size US 8.5 (claimed) … Continue reading Norda 001 Review
A Guide’s Review of the Fjällräven Barents Pro Shorts Built to take abuse on the trail, pockets to carry everything you could ever want and still look good at the bar, these are Fjällräven Barents Pro Shorts. Long lasting G-1000 material combined with a traditional cargo pocket style means these shorts will be in your gear collection for a long time. Overview Material: G-1000 Weight: … Continue reading Fjällräven Barents Pro Shorts Review
