Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour ski boot review
The Hoji Pro Tour is a light boot that is and feels ready to slay a big line, drop a large cliff, or let you hang out around the lodge for aprés in comfort...
Category: Gear Reviews
Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody Review
A few months ago, I had an issue with my four year old Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer (hands down my favorite mid-weight puffy jacket ever, review here) where the zipper started snagging and the...
REI Co-op Men’s 650 Down Vest Review
Last year I made a confession that I might be wrong about puffy jackets that lack hoods. It’s taken me a long time to get here, but here we are. To test out my...
Patagonia Stretch Nano Storm Jacket Review
I’ve been using a now 10 year old Arc’teryx Alpha AR since 2008. While I love the jacket, it outlived its lifespan and it was time to get a new one. I’m picky about...
Therm-a-Rest ProLite Sleeping Pad Review
It’s summer, which means it’s backpacking season. I love backpacking season. Whether you’re heading out car camping and taking everything and the kitchen sink, or heading out into the backcountry for multiple days (or...
Thule Luggage Gauntlet 13″ Macbook Sleeve Review
A few months ago, my wife and I were heading out on a two week international trip. Being an entrepreneur who travels frequently (I’ve taken close to 30 flights already this year), I need...
Asolo Fugitive GTX Men’s Hiking Boots Review
Are you looking for a sturdy, light, and affordable new pair of men’s hiking boots? This is exactly where I was in 2016. My trusted Merrells, which my late grandmother gave me as a...
Merrell Moab FST Men’s Hiking Shoes Review
I do a lot of hiking. I grew up hiking and backpacking with my family and the Boy Scouts, and lived in Alaska for a spell where we did some hardcore backpacking. My wife...
The North Face Morph Hoodie Review
If you love warm puffy jackets and are looking for something that will keep you warm while stationary at the crag or sitting outside near a fire at the resort, then you should seriously...
Evolv Defy climbing shoe review
The Evolv Defy is the most trusted beginner’s climbing shoe. While the La Sportiva Oxygym (view on SingleGeared) is now hot on its tail, the Defy has been the trusted beginner’s shoe for over a decade now. In...
Keen Men’s Durand Boot Review
Sometimes you live in a place where you need a good winter boot to keep your feet warm and dry, even if you’re just running errands around town. I live in Denver, Colorado and...
Cygolite Streak Bike Light Review
If you are someone who likes to bike commute to work like me, then having the right light set up on your bike is crucial not just for visibility, but more importantly for safety....
The North Face Base Camp Duffel (size large) Review
If you’re constantly traveling like I am and need a tough bag that can squish into areas, holds a ton of gear, and can be carried like a backpack then you need to look...
Scarpa Instinct S Climbing Shoe Review
I’ve been climbing for about a decade now, and in that time I’ve had the fortune to wear and wear out quite a few high end climbing shoes. After starting on the Evolv Defy,...
Best ski glove liners for winter 2020-2021
Whether you are an extremely experienced skier or it’s your first day, you’re aware that when your fingers get cold then your comfort drops. As a kid I use to swear by polypropylene glove...
The North Face Ventrix Hooded Jacket Review
The North Face is a well known brand in the outdoors world, but to be honest sometimes I wonder how high quality and high performance their gear is because they are such a large...
G3 Ion 12 Binding Review
G3 says that the Ion 12 binding is: “THE MOST INTUITIVE, RELIABLE AND POWERFUL LIGHTWEIGHT TOURING BINDING. PERIOD.” After spending season 2016-2017 on them, I have to say they may be biased but they...
Osprey Kamber 32 Backpack Review
Are you looking for a new backcountry skiing pack and are considering the Osprey Kamber pack? My wife and I took up backcountry skiing in winter 2014/2015 and for the last couple of years...
Black Diamond Revert Ski Review
I skied the Black Diamond Revert ski (2013-2014 version) for two seasons when we lived in California. While I rented them from Sports Basement Berkeley, which is basically the coolest store ever because it’s...
La Sportiva Otaki vs Solution
One question we hear asked a lot is how the La Sportiva Otaki compares vs the Solution. I formerly climbed in the Solution and in the last few months switched to the Otaki, so...
La Sportiva Solution Rock Climbing Shoe Review
Before I got my current La Sportiva Otaki shoes, I climbed for almost 2 years in the La Sportiva Solution shoe. I bought these after my Scarpa Instinct SÂ finally wore out. I loved the...
Arc’teryx Alpha AR Jacket Review
Ah the Arc’teryx Alpha AR jacket. I freaking love this jacket. If you’re looking for a classic and solid softshell that repels wind and wet weather, fits like a glove, and looks great then...
La Sportiva Otaki Climbing Shoe Review
I’ve been climbing in the La Sportiva Otaki shoes for about a year now after my previous La Sportiva Solution shoes finally wore out from two years of hard gym climbing (and a few...
Arc’teryx C80 Chalk Bag Review
The Arc’teryx C80 chalk bag is the largest of the three Arc’teryx chalk bags, the others being the C40 and Aperture (which comes in small and large). I’ve been using the Arc’teryx C80 chalk...
Mountain Hardwear Men’s Ghost Whisperer Hooded Down Jacket Review
Need a new puffy jacket? Looking for lightweight but warm puffy that you can wear on cold nights or while out on the slopes, but that also packs down small to throw in your...
