Another January in the books and two major trade shows attended. Like last year, I attended SHOT Show in Las Vegas with the crew from the Loadout Room. And then flew directly to Denver for Outdoor Retailer the following week. Two weeks living out of a 5.11 suitcase and backpack in various AirBnb’s but I’m […]
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Adidas Terrex Scope GTX: Waterproof climbing shoes
Approach shoes are a hybrid between a hiking shoe and a full-blown rock climbing shoe. Combining the grippy rubber sole, reinforced toe area and ample laces with a more conventional low top hiker. Producing one of my favorite types of active footwear on the market. Not all manufacturers produce an approach shoe. But Adidas has […]
Adidas Flex Hike Pants | Review
Adidas is a German multinational company that has been producing high quality footwear and outdoor gear since 1949. Following a family feud with his older brother Rudolf who founded Puma, Adolf Dassler started Adidas and the brothers quickly became rivals in business. Ironically, both Puma and Adidas are still headquartered in the same German town of Herzogenaurach. […]
Terrex Climaheat Agravic Micro Down Jacket | by adidas
There are certain things I look for in a down insulation layer. Lightweight, warmth and compressibility. The new Terrex Climaheat Agravic Micro Down Jacket has these attributes in spades. I wear the size large and this jacket only weighs 272g or 9.6oz, pack into an integrated pocket and is warmer than some thicker jackets. I’ve had […]
Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show 2018 | Recap
Last summer Scott Witner and I attended Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. Outdoor Retailer is a huge convention for the outdoor sports manufacturers to show off their latest creations to potential buyers, industry experts and relevant media. The Loadout Room writers have been attending SHOT Show for several years now. But broadening […]
Techrock GTX Jacket | by adidas Terrex
Since age three, I’ve been clumsily sliding down hills with skis attached to my feet. It’s truly a passion of mine. No other sport allows as much freedom, variety and exilleration as Alpine skiing. Well, for me at least. My mother, a Swiss native, spent her winters teaching skiing in Vermont. Sealing my destiny on […]
Adidas TERREX AX2R Trail Running Shoe | First Impression
The Adidas TERREX AX2R, are built for speed and rough terrain. Adidas outdoor has grown in the trail running category. Over the past few years, many special operation units have adopted this style of show to help them complete their missions. The AX2R will keep you stable and comfortable no matter what your daily challenge […]