Eagle Creek is a brand that has always been focused on producing awesome, durable gear for adventure-oriented travelers. I personally have an Eagle Creek rolling carry-on bag which I’ve been using since I received...
Trigger Point Nano Roller Background One of the great advancements in running over the last 10 years or so has been the increase in products allowing the individual runner to perform muscle therapies themselves...
Admittedly, Saucony is the brand I’ve reviewed the least over the years. This hasn’t been by choice, it has just worked out that way. I’ve noted the passionate following that models like the Kinvara...
Few running brands have received as much attention over the last few years as Hoka. As much as minimal shoes were popular a while back, runners of all abilities are excited about the cushy...
Over the past year or so, I’ve become partial to slightly longer split shorts for running, and I’ve been partial to one brand for the most part. So, I was not expecting to like...
Sierra Designs DriDown Hoody is a lightweight, performance 800-fill (120g) down jacket. It has no lack of competition in the Down segment. I’ve used this type of jacket for several years now as my 3-season, almost-all-the-time jacket....
The list of criteria for success with undergarments for active pursuits and casual wear is pretty simple; comfort, performance, and support. I think that’s typical for most guys. I simply don’t want to be...
The North Face, perhaps more than any other name in outdoor gear, has made a dent in mainstream society recently. It seems that North Face down jackets are as much a staple of the...
The Icebreaker Blast Running Vest is a highly technical outerwear piece from the company who, although not super well-known stateside, is ‘THE brand’ for quality outdoor apparel in the adventure sports mecca of New...
One year ago, I reviewed the initial Brooks Pure Flow (click here to read my review of the Pure Flow v1), which became perhaps the most consistent player in my shoe rotation. The Pure Flow, perhaps...
The Pure Project line of shoes that Brooks introduced last year generated quite a bit of buzz, and I was among the biggest fans of the line. However, the Pure lineup lacked a real...
When it comes to selecting sunglasses, I usually have quite a few factors in mind. I would like to be able to use them for active sports including running and cycling if necessary, so...
Mizuno is a company with a tradition of making natural-running style shoes long before they became a hot trend. Their core technology, the wave plate, is a simple piece of technology that Mizuno has...
The minimalist running movement isn’t exactly brand new anymore, but running shoe manufacturers have committed to this trend to varying degrees. New Balance was one of the pioneers with barefoot/minimal shoes and remains...
The Canadian sports apparel label Sugoi is not terribly well-known in the running community, but they have a strong reputation in the cycling community and produce garments with high-performance materials and superior construction. The RSR...
Under Armour has a solid reputation for making high performance gear and apparel for team sports and general fitness, but has made a strong push in the last coupe years to be considered among...
Newton is a running shoe manufacturer that was born in Boulder, CO – Active Gear Review’s backyard, and we have to admit that we root for our hometown company! However, we don’t feel to...
The new Cloud 15 sleeping bag from Sierra Designs tips the scale at less than 2 pounds (1lb. 12oz. for Regular size). “Wow, that’s light for a 1 or 2-season bag,” you say? Well...
The new Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite camping air mattress is improved for this year. Therm-A-Rest has managed to reduce the weight of the XLite by more than 15% – to a mere 15oz. This air...
Backpacking and Camping away from potable water can be a pain. You either end up packing in a heavy load of water or figuring out some way to purify lake or stream water. I’ve...
