Columbia Outdry EX Review
With the Spring rainy season right around the corner, the need for dependable rain gear moves closer to the top of the outdoor enthusiasts equipment list. Thanks to modern technology, staying dry in inclement...
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With the Spring rainy season right around the corner, the need for dependable rain gear moves closer to the top of the outdoor enthusiasts equipment list. Thanks to modern technology, staying dry in inclement...
It is technically called a “jacket”, but at first it felt and looked a bit more like a mid-layer. It does, however, have qualifications to repel Mother Nature, so I am thrilled to put...
Yep, it’s a beanie, a hat, a lid, a bowler, or a skull cap. Basically, it’s something to keep the noggin’ warm, right? Not so fast, my friend….! This Columbia Caldorado Beanie is a...
In early 2016, Columbia Sportswear Company announced a realignment of the Montrail trail running footwear brand as a sub-brand of its flagship Columbia brand. This move signaled an huge increased commitment to their trail...
On a recent trip to South Florida, I had a chance to try out the Columbia PFG Solar Camo Long Sleeve Knit Fishing Shirt while exploring the flats for Redfish and Snook. Columbia is...
“WARNING: This innovative product will make you want to go outdoors and stay there.” A statement boldly printed on the price tag label. It shows that the fine folks at Columbia have a sense...
One of the most frustrating parts of active wear is that when technologies are added to a piece of clothing, common sense doesn’t seem to prevail. In most garments, it either is equipped, or...
There are a number of companies on the market that make quality winter gloves. In the last few years, Columbia decided that it would step up to the plate and compete with the outdoor...
As winter starts to set in into much of the country, it’s time for a lot of us to break out the warmer clothes and boots. If you happen to be in the market...
This Spring, Columbia introduces the Compounder 2.5 layer shell. As we often get to test products before they hit the market, I was able to test this jacket out for a number of months...
Having the right pair of gloves can make or break your day on the slopes. If you like your hands warm and dry all day long, then you should definitely check out the Columbia Sportswear...
Having spent the last 14 years enjoying 75 degree winter days in Phoenix, Arizona, I forgot how important it is to own a good pair of boots. In preparation for my first winter in...
With the winter cold now upon us, it is time to break out our layering skills to help stay warm. This is even more important for the little ones in our lives, since they...
We tested out the Columbia Sportswear Toddler Powderbug boots on our 20-month old daughter after a recent snow storm dumped about eight inches of snow. We took her to a nearby park to pull...
The Thermarator Fleece from Columbia Sportswear is a great, all-purpose jacket for most Spring and Fall days, and should work for most on milder winter days as well. Whether hitting the trail for a...
The Aerial Arson Shell from Columbia Sportswear is a light-weight, high-performance ski jacket that will also serve you well while hiking, snowshoeing, or grabbing dinner in your favorite mountain town. The ultra-breathable, waterproof Omni-Dry® slub fabric...
Using a trail running shoe for hiking can be beneficial in a number of ways. First, they are typically much lighter than heavier and bulkier hiking shoes. Second, they are typically a lot more...
As temperatures begin to warm and standing water becoming more frequent, there is the unfortunate truth that mosquitoes and friends are on their way to a neighborhood and trail near you. If you are...
With snow starting to turn to rain in many parts of the US, it’s nice to have a rain jacket that can handle the elements whether you’re hiking the Appalachian Trail or hiking up one...
Jack frost may be able to nip at your nose this winter, but he will not be nipping at your core if you are wearing the new Columbia Parka with Omni-Heat Technology! Omni-Heat is...