Active Gear Review

Dakine Catalyst Bike Jersey Review

StephanieS — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:09:56 +0000

I have got to hand it to Dakine for making a full lineup of stylish and functional mountain biking clothing for women. The Dakine Catalyst Bike Jersey is a traditionally styled cross country and all mountain top with a half zip front and stow pockets on the back. Materials The Catalyst Jersey is 100% polyester,…

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GSI Outdoors Wine Gift Set Review

Aaron S — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:39:10 +0000

This beer-drinking, can-cracking chug-a-lug sort of guy was skeptical. It was a dubious proposition: was a piece of gear dedicated to toting wine really necessary? The conclusion: No, not by a long shot. A signaling mirror and space-age survival blanket are necessary. But the GSI Outdoors Wine Gift Set will delight the wine drinker pour…

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Dakine Exodus Mountain Bike Glove Review

StephanieS — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:38:38 +0000

It has taken me years, but I’ve learned that even on cool days the intensity of the sun in Colorado can heat you up quickly, so lightweight materials are key to keeping cool and comfortable on summertime mountain bike rides. The Dakine Exodus Mountain Bike Glove is lightweight while still providing ample protection out on…

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Louis Garneau T-Flex LS-100 Shoe Review

Evan — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:03:08 +0000

When approached about testing a pair of top-of-the-line Louis Garneau T-Flex LS-100 shoes, I’ll admit I was a bit apprehensive. I consider myself a trail rider, a downhiller, and in general just a mountain biker. My shorts are baggy, my jerseys loose, and my helmets all have visors on them. In other words, I am…

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MSR Trail Lite Duo System Review

Active Gear Review — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:54:26 +0000

As the summer starts to heat up, I have to admit that cooking in the backcountry or around the campsite is one of my favorite activities. There are a few things that truly make you feel that you have escaped the hustle and bustle of the city and one of those activities is cooking. You…

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Mountainsmith Spirit 12 Backpack Review

Sarah Smith — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:18:54 +0000

The Mountainsmith Spirit 12 is a compact pack great for running biking and light hiking. It weighs in at a mere 1.9lbs, before adding your hydration bladder. This is a high quality pack, well-built and sturdy with the “trampoline suspension” back panel that allows for air to pass through the back area and for you…

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Icebreaker Blast Running Vest Review

Adam B — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:15:02 +0000

The Icebreaker Blast 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 Zealand. This according to some friends who recently vacationed there. Icebreaker makes quality gear for cool and warm weather with Merino Wool…

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Salomon S Lab Sense Review

Active Gear Review — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:53:29 +0000

For the trail runner that takes their trail running serious, and their racing even more serious, Salomon has recently introduced the Salomon S Lab Sense Trail running shoe. This shoe weighs in at 8.5 oz. while still offering the some of the stability and protection you come to expect from a trail running shoe, but…

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Oakley Fuel Cell Tour De France Review

Active Gear Review — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:51:24 +0000

The Tour De France is around the corner, do you have your trip booked? No? No money to travel? Stuck at work? Stuck at school? No need to worry, Oakley recently introduced the new Oakley Fuel Cell Tour De France sunglasses that won’t get you to France, but you’ll still look pretty bad a$$. Typically,…

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Mountain Hardwear Fluid Race Vest Review

Shannon — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:58:38 +0000

The Mountain Hardwear Fluid Race Vest was designed by many members of the Montrail Elite Race Team, Mountain Hardwear’s sister company. The pack design is incredibly well thought out and provides an ultra-light mode of carrying the essentials for a long day out on the trail. Sizing The Mountain Hardwear Fluid Race Vest is now…

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HEAD YouTek Graphene Instinct S Tennis Raquet

Active Gear Review — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:42:45 +0000

We typically speak about activities versus “sports” here at ActiveGearReview.com, but when I was approached by HEAD to test out one of their new tennis racquets, I decided I’d give it a try. I am sure half of you are rolling your eyes and saying, why wouldn’t you test a sweet racquet by HEAD?! To…

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Mammut MTR 141 Longsleeve Review

Shannon — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:28:01 +0000

The Mammut MTR 141 Longsleeve is a runners’ dream; it’s soft, breathable, and extremely lightweight. The MTR 141 Longsleeve accomplishes this feat thanks to utilizing VENtech™ fabric, which consists of 11% Elastane and 89% Polyester. I have reviewed many long sleeve tops in my days with AGR and feel that the MTR 141 Longsleeve is…

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Eddie Bauer First Ascent Stargazer 3 Backpacking Tent Review

Jesse — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:20:04 +0000

Eddie Bauer’s First Ascent line of expedition gear has been putting out great products for years and I’ve been fortunate enough to test a variety of it. The Eddie Bauer First Ascent Stargazer 3 is a lightweight yet spacious backpacking tent that can fit 3 adults and will get you through foul weather in Fall,…

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Sierra Designs Flash 4 Review

Active Gear Review — Fri, 31 May 2013 18:34:27 +0000

Whether your camping with 4 adults, 2 adults and 2 large dogs, 2 adults and 2 kids, 3 adults and 1 dog, etc., the design of a 4 person tent can make your camping trip that much more enjoyable. In my early days, 2-person tents were the only way to go as I typically only…

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Asics Gel Fujitrainer 2 Review

Zachary Rodasti — Fri, 31 May 2013 15:16:49 +0000

Long a juggernaut in the active gear industry, Asics has a large line up of shoes for just about any activity you can think of. It’s no surprise that Asics is all in on the trail running scene, offering a variety of choices for trail running enthusiasts around the globe. The Gel-Fujitrainer is the latest…

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