Review: SPRI Braided Xertube Trainer

SPRI is a reputable fitness equipment seller that provides top-quality gear for personal training and gym use. As a personal trainer, I have used SPRI for many years and highly recommend their brand and...

Review: Bolle Everglades model no. 11790

Functionality ★★★★ Bollé has long been a leader in functional, fair-priced eyewear, featuring stylish aesthetics and premium technologies. The Everglades model exemplifies this tradition: The frame is designed with a 60mm eye size, 17mm...

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Ask Gearographer: New Skis

Dear Gearographer I really want some new skis this year. I don’t need them but I want them. How do I convince my wife this is a necessary expense? –Anxious in Utah   Dear...

Review: Super.Natural Base Layer

Functionality ★★★★★ When the Super.Natural Base Layer showed up in the office, one of the first things I noticed was its “odor resistant” claims. Sure it’s made of 48 percent anti-stinking merino wool but I was...

Great Outdoor Companies in Washington

The state of Washington has a lot going for it. The high alpine adventures of both the Cascade and Olympic Mountain ranges, the coastal rainforest, the sailboat-spotted Puget Sound, and a way of life...

Ask Gearographer: Big Screen TVs

Dear Gearographer With Black Friday and then the Christmas shopping season coming up, I was wondering is this the best time to buy a big HD Flat-screen TV? I have been wanting one forever...

Review: A Classic Brain Bucket From Pro-Tec

Functionality★★★★★ If you’re looking for a helmet that has been extensively tested and one that you can trust, look no further. The Pro-Tec Classic FullCut has been being put through its paces for the...

7 Gadgets to Enjoy This Winter

This winter, we’re grateful for ingenious products that help keep us warmer, make outdoor activities even more fun, and bring a little more happiness to the season. Whether you’re looking for a few gift...

Review: Saxx Blacksheep Long John Fly

If you’re planning on spending some time in the snow this winter, a good pair of long underwear is an absolute must. Gentlemen, behold the ultimate pair of long underwear. They offer the usual...

5 Ultimate 5-Star Products

You might be asking yourself, what exactly is an ‘Ultimate 5-Star Product?’ Well, in my world it is a product given that title by a group my climbing friends whilst on a hiking adventure...

Review: Anon Optics’ Women’s Galena

  Anon is known for turning out stylish, fashion functional gear that will last many seasons and ensure that you ride safely. Their Galena helmet is no except with its active ventilation, removable liner,...

The Nordkapp Turns 40

When they hit 40, people are just entering their professional prime. 40-year old whisky is damn good. On the other hand, a 40-year old car is an outdated design, and a 40-year old computer...