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Kahtoola has a mission to make the outdoors more accessible and rewarding by building exceptional products. As an avid trail runner in Michigan, I have years of using Kahtoola’s products to enhance my running...
Right out of the box, and out onto the frozen trails. These Hillsound Trail Crampon Ultras arrived as we were leaving for the mountains. The ability to run safely in frozen winter conditions is...
Living in a ski town, or an area the receives major snow, means that you are wearing boots for 6 and sometimes 8 months of the year. Unfortunately, there isn’t one boot out on...
When I hear the name Helly Hansen the first thing that comes to my mind is high quality skiing and sailing outerwear. And that is as it should be, considering that Helly Hansen was...
Are you ready for better wading experience when fly fishing? The Hillsound FreeSteps6 Crampons are removable stainless steel chains and spikes for shoes and boots used for traction on slick surfaces. These ‘over the...
Over the past few years, I’ve developed an affinity for winter trail running. I can’t think of many things more exhilarating than running on a snowpacked trail while its dumping snow. Just when I...
Kahtoola has been making quality traction devices since 1999. They are nestled in the beautiful high mountain town of Flagstaff, Arizona which, in my humble opinion, is a very nice place to play in...
My first impression of the NANOspikes by Kahtoola was one of interest. I had not seen running spikes quite like these nor had I really ever shopped around for spikes. I currently use ones...
Vivobarefoot has categorized this as an off-road shoe. I’d say!?! This shoe is a beast! Not in terms of it being scary big, but in its very aggressive lug pattern and ability to handle...
Montrail offers up its latest in outdoor excursion footwear with the Men’s Bajada Outdry. It’s billed as a neutral cushioned shoe with additional traction in order to perform off road. Outdry was added to...
Winters’ snowy and icy conditions can slow you down on your daily run. Thankfully, Yaktrax have been around for a few years and allow you to run a bit more carefree through improved traction...
If it’s traction you are looking for during the winter, Kahtoola MICROspikes are worth a test drive. I’ve been testing out the MICROspikes this winter season for hiking on snow and ice when there’s not...
