I have run in the Salomon XA Wind Stoper Softshell Tights in 20 degree with snow and 40 degree high wind conditions. Very effective at insulating your legs from wind. My favorite characteristic, the material on the inside of the tight is made of...
Wow! The Mountain Hardware Ghost Whisperer Anorak comes in at 1.75 oz. Not bad for a wind and water resistant jacket. A must have for running and backpacking. INITIAL IMPRESSIONS Did I mention 1.75 oz? Very very light. If you cut the large tags...
We recently have tried out Polarmax’s AYG (All Year Gear) technical line of shirts and underwear. Scott’s Review: The AYG XTRDRY Cotton shirt ($29.95 msrp) is now my favorite all around t-shirt! Not only is it a cotton shirt that you can use on...
Initial impression: While reviewing the website I really enjoyed how the page was aimed at catching the female eye. All their gear had bright colors and eye catching designs. When the gear arrived in the mail it was like opening a holiday package...
Wool in warm weather? Yes! Let’s review the Icebreaker Run SS Quest Zip Top ($90) and the Run Ultralite Mini Socks ($19). NEW! See the section in the Gear Review entitled “Knowledge Base”. For a slightly in-depth discussion regarding the benefits...
GoLite Wildwood Shortsleeve Top ($45) and the Mesa 5″ Trail Shorts ($45) may be a great addition to your running apparel. Let’s review the top and shorts from GoLite. INITIAL IMPRESSIONS Wildwood Shortsleeve Top Wow! One of the lightest shirts I...
DARN TOUGH Vermont socks are known to be “tough” with an unconditional lifetime guarantee. I will be reviewing the following from DARN TOUGH Run/Bike product line: 1/4 Sock Cushion in Coolmax ($16) No Show Cushion in Coolmax ($14) 1/4 Sock Mesh...
RaceReady is known for their Long Distance (LD) shorts, that is, lot of pockets. I will be reviewing the following: Unisex Cool-T Short Sleeve Tech Shirts ($23.95) Women’s V-Neck Shirt ($23.95) Active Men’s V-Notch Shorts ($38.95) Active Women’s V...
The Salomon XA WS Shoftshell Jacket ($190) may be the perfect cold weather jacket. Let’s take a peek. INITIAL IMPRESSIONS I like the athletic fit. The Windstopper material is in red. The nylon or non-Windstopper material is in grey. Let’s examine...
The Brooks Rev SS II ($34), Sherpa 2-in-1 Shorts ($46), Essential Run Vest ($60), and the Infiniti Double Tab Socks ($15) could be the perfect addition to your Spring wardrobe. Let’s take a look at what Brooks has to offer from top to bottom. ...