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Merrell Moab 2 Mid GTX: One year update
I have worn these Merrells Moab 2 Mids on various terrain and in various conditions for 0ver a year now. They fit just as comfortable now as they first did fresh out of the box. These boots have performed exceptionally well and continue to do so regardless of whether I find myself trekking through mud, sand, or […]
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 […]
Introducing the Feather Light Revival — A Legend Lives
In 1979, we pioneered using GORE-TEX in footwear for waterproof and breathable boots. This year we’re bringing back one of the original boots to benefit from that hard-won innovation, the Feather Light Revival. An addition to our Portland Select collection, it’s proudly made in USA at the Danner factory in Portland, Ore. With premium full-grain […]
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 […]
Merrell Moab 2 Mid GTX | First impression: Lightweight meets quality
The Merrell Moab 2 Mid GTX boots are what you get when lightweight meets quality. These boots have exceeded my expectations early on and are a worthy investment. You may already be familiar with the Merrell Moab 2 hiking shoes, and while these shoes are a popular choice, the Moab 2 Mid GTX boots were […]
Marmot Ultimate Ski Glove
The most common complaint I hear from skiers isn’t about their uncomfortable boots or the turn radius of their skis; it’s typically regarding the temperature of their fingers and toes. Frostbite will attack the extremities as blood flow is consolidated towards the core of the body during prolonged exposure to cold. The Marmot Ultimate Ski […]
What Makes Waterproof Hiking Boots Waterproof?
After doing a quick Google search for the definition of a waterproof hiking boot, we found things like “impervious to water,” “a garment, especially a coat, that keeps out water,” and “rendered impervious to water by some special process, as coating or treating with rubber.” We also saw what others call pseudo synonyms like water-repellent […]
Quick Look: Outdoor Research Mentor Pants
For the last 35 years, Outdoor Research has been making highly functional accessories and outwear used by adventurers throughout the world. They began by making a single set of gaiters and now have a full line of clothing, shells, gloves, hats, and accessories that truly follow their motto of “designed by adventure.” Following their tradition, […]