Gear Review Archives

Patagonia Ascensionist 55L – New Alpine Pack

August 25, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, climbing, Gear Review, Patagonia

Patagonia Ascensionist 55L The black hole of alpine packs! Patagonia really nailed it with the new size. I was in the market for a 55L pack for overnight alpine missions and Patagonia delivered right before a ...

Mammut Masao Light Jacket

Sean Sewell

August 24, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, bikepacking, climbing, Clothing, Gear Review, Outerwear, Soft Goods

Mammut Masao Light Jacket Will this thing keep me dry? That’s the real question. I will get to that but first the preamble. It can leave us miserable and cold and yet it shapes the landscapes and color...

Red Paddle Co Voyager Tandem 15′ Paddleboard

Aaron Rose

August 23, 2019

Fitness, Gear Review, SUP

https://youtu.be/2GkyhP3siAU It isn’t everyday that the first time you try paddleboarding, it’s on a gigantic fifteen-foot SUP. The size of the Red Paddle Co 15’0 Voyager Tandem SUP caught a lot of people’s ...

MSR Access 2 Tent – Ski Touring Dream Tent

Sean Sewell

August 23, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, climbing, Gear Review, MSR, splitboarding, waterproof

MSR Access 2 Tent - Ski Touring Dream Tent A ski touring dream tent! Ultralight 4 season with comforting features. This tent utilizes opposing entries and vestibules which promotes head to toe sleeping and eas...

The 14er Mindset, According to Gerry Roach

Kate Agathon

August 22, 2019

backcountry, climbing, Gear Review, Interview

Engearment's Eliza Lockhart on Mt. Sneffels Everybody has a personal Everest. According to renowned mountaineer and writer Gerry Roach, since most people will never climb the real Everest (29,029’), ...

Yakima Slim Shady – Awesome Roof Mounted Awning

Sean Sewell

August 22, 2019

backcountry, Camping, Gear Review, Tents, van life

Yakima Slim Shady - Awesome Roof Mounted Awning The Slim Shady from Yakima is an awesome roof rack mountable awning. It deploys quickly to give protection from the sun and weather. Packs up nicely into a weath...

ENO Lounger DL Chair – Maximum Camp Comfort Chair

Sean Sewell

August 21, 2019

Camping, Everyday, Gear Review

ENO Lounger DL Chair - Maximum Camp Comfort Chair The Lounger DL is packed with some comfortable features. Making it a great option for camping and outdoor events. It is adjustable, has a cup holder and integ...

Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow Jacket – Recycled Fishnet Rain Protection

Sean Sewell

August 15, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, bikepacking, Camping, climbing, Clothing, Everyday, Gear Review, Outerwear, Patagonia, Skiing, snowboarding, Soft Goods, splitboarding, waterproof

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Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow Jacket - Recycled Fishnet Rain Protection The Stretch Raninshadow is a lightweight and stretchy rain jacket. Made from recycled ECONYL fabric, that includes recycled fishnets. Pac...

Details Make the Difference in this Season’s Mountain Bike Shorts

Kate Agathon

August 13, 2019

Bike, bikepacking, Gear Review

For the last couple of years, riding in the Beti Bike Bash women’s only mountain bike event has marked the beginning of cycling season for me. This year I was ready, but to my dismay, discovered that none of...

KURU Atom – Smart Fitness Shoe

Sean Sewell

August 12, 2019

Clothing, Fitness, footwear, Gear Review, Soft Goods

KURU Atom - Smart Fitness Shoe The Atom shoe from KURU is a good looking shoe that is made to hug the heel while performing well. Whether it be sport or casual, the Atom seems to fit in. Built from the g...

Decathlon 2 Second 3 Pop Up Tent

Sean Sewell

August 9, 2019

Camping, Gear Review, Tents

Decathlon 2 Second 3 Pop Up Tent This tent is pretty unique in that it literally pops up to form a 3 person tent. Decathlon has this tent priced at under $100. Pretty great for a budget-conscious family! ...

Foehn shorts climbing in the enchantments Leavenworth Washington

FOEHN BRISE SHORTS

Sean Sewell

August 8, 2019

backcountry, climbing, Clothing, Gear Review

FOEHN BRISE SHORTS FOEHN, never heard of them? Neither had I. They are a company based in Quebec Canada that started off with a Kickstarter campaign. They are on the path to becoming a well known outdoor cloth...

What’s New in Performance Sports Nutrition – Our Favorites.

Kate Agathon

August 7, 2019

backcountry, Camping, climbing, Everyday, Fitness, Gear Review, hiking, Nutrition, Patagonia, Running

Outdoors Foodies, rejoice. Performance sports nutrition has evolved beyond the sugar-loaded Gatorade, Tiger’s Milk bars, salty Slim Jims, and gritty Power Bars of our 1990s youth. More than ever, product lin...

Julbo Aerospeed Reactiv Sunglasses

Sean Sewell

August 6, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, climbing, Everyday, Gear Review, Running, splitboarding

Julbo Aerospeed Reactiv Sunglasses I’ve long been a fan of Julbo glasses and have owned the Vermonts and the Bivouac frames. For the last few months, I’ve been wearing the aerospeed model with the reactiv lens...

Our Favorite Late Summer Dog Gear

Kate Agathon

July 31, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Camping, Clothing, Everyday, Gear Review, hiking, Recycled, Rex Specs

At Engearment, our adventure dogs love spending time outdoors as much as we do. And, just like us humans, sometimes dogs need gear upgrades too. Here’s a list of some of our favorite items to treat your fur bab...

Kitsbow shorts. Mountain biking on pikes peak 27 miles.

KITSBOW lightweight Haskell shorts

Sean Sewell

July 31, 2019

Bike, bikepacking, Clothing, Gear Review

KITSBOW lightweight Haskell shorts A cycling short with a lifestyle appeal, These shorts are awesome I wear them as much around town as I do ripping the Mtb trails or gravel roads around central Colorado. They...

TGR Winterland

Sean Sewell

July 30, 2019

backcountry, Gear Review, Skiing

TGR Winterland #tgrlivethedream #TGRwinterland We always enjoy Teton Gravity Research movies and Winterland looks like it will deliver the stoke. Check out the all-star cast for this one! https:/...

Adidas Terrex Two Parley Shoe – Recycled Shock Shoe Review

Sean Sewell

July 30, 2019

backcountry, Backpacking, Clothing, Gear Review, Recycled, Running

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Adidas Terrex Two Parley Shoe - Recycled Shock Shoe Review The Terrex Two shoe featuring Parley materials from Adidas is quite a unique shoe. It fits like a sock and grips like an ATV. Plus, it helps keep th...