Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket 2020 – Extremely Packable and Dependable The Patagonia Nano Puff jacket $199 has been a solid choice for packable synthetic insulation for a lot of activities. The 2020 version has a few updates. It checks the box on a lot of important categories and looks good too. Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket – Generally Awesome The Patagonia
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Insta360 One R Camera Review – A Snowboarder’s Take on How To Use This Awesome New 360 Camera The new Insta360 One R Camera is a revolutionary system. It can shoot 360 videos as well as 4K. Here, I show you how I used it for snowboarding and mountains. Insta360 One Cameras Insta360 has made some very easy to use
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Spark R&D Pro Surge Splitboard Bindings – Lighter and Stronger! The Spark R&D team examined the already solid Surge and Arc splitboard bindings to see how they could improve them. From a higher grade metal frame and aluminum hardware to the carbon infused high back and lighter pillow staps. The Spark R&D Pro Bindings are really incredible. The Pro line up
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The Karakoram Prime splitboard bindings are some of the best performing splitboard bindings. Add a carbon highback and you have a highly responsive and light set up. Throw in some awesome graphics from RP Roberts and you have splitboarding art! Prime X Carbon – the Peak of the Karakoram collection I have always been a fan of Karakoram. The Split 30
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The Hypervolt is a handheld device that applies 3 levels of powerful vibrations to areas of the body. How does it compare to other devices
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POC Ventral Lite, POC’s Lightest Ever Cycling Helmet The POC Ventral Lite is the latest helmet to join POC’s cycling family, and the lightest it has ever made. Focused on riders who prioritize weight and ventilation above all else, the newly awarded Ventral Lite has been highly engineered to achieve the optimal balance of weight, safety, and performance. As part
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NOMATIC Backpack – Awesome Everyday Carry Backpack The NOMATIC Backpack is designed to be the perfect everyday bag. From the great organization options to the comfortable straps, this has been one of the best EDC packs I have tested. And that is saying a lot! NOMATIC Backpack Features The NOMATIC Backpack is one of many packs they offer. It
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Kane Revive Shoe – Sustainable and Fun Nicole Doty Kane Revive Shoe Review My shoe game is strong now that I’ve added the Kane Revive slip-on to my collection of kicks! Mine is gray with a white sole so they go with just about everything I own, but they’re currently available in five different colors. They come in at a
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Kuhl Interceptr FZ Fleece Jacket – Good Looking and Super Comfortable The Kuhl Interceptr FZ Fleece Jacket $129 hits the sweet spot of good-looking, super comfortable, and functional performance. This is a great fleece jacket for casual use as well as active. I used it here in Denver as my main jacket while coaching during the winter as well as
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Patagonia DAS Light Hoody – Best Belay Jacket for Moderately Cold Temps Drew Thayer Patagonia DAS Light Hoody is the “Micro Puff for climbers”: a minimalist, wind-proof belay jacket designed for rock climbing in moderately cold conditions. Patagonia DAS Light Hoody Review This is the jacket that I wanted the Micro Puff to be for climbing. I started bringing my
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MSR Away Team – Share Your Outdoor Stoke and Get Geared Up! Mountain Safety Research (MSR) is officially on the hunt for ambassadors for their newly created, first-ever MSR Away Team. The team is looking for ambassadors who are driven, obsessed even, when it comes to outdoor adventures and gear testing. Climbers, trekkers, travelers, bikers, rafters, runners, surfers, and
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