I know I’ve covered these guys before, but I have to give another shout out. On my descent into homelessness, I’ve been on a very strict food budget and to supplement what I could afford to buy, I have been eating leftover Alpine Aire meals for my main meal every day. When you’re camping, almost [...]
Dear winter boot makers: What do you think when you make winter boots? Who do you make your boots for? Yes, your boots may be pretty and have nice details and leather accents, but do you use these boots in the conditions for which you make them? Yes, I’m talking to you North Face and [...]
Got this flashlight for Christmas and I keep it in the pocket of my jacket when I go out in the mornings as it’s still dark and pretty icy. It’s lightweight, offers great light and comes with batteries which makes me really happy. The only change I would make is the way it’s set up [...]
So excited to find a warm boot for winter. I was hesitant to buy Sorel’s as a friend of mine had two pairs that fell apart last year after almost no use, but another friend who has had hers for 12 years convinced me. These boots are rated for -60 degree temps, but am not [...]
I own several different North Face products, from boots to fleece to a down sweater, tents and more and so I was excited to get my North Face Shellista Lace Boot in the mail, rated for temperatures down to -25 degrees. The boot itself is a great looking boot, with rubber footing to keep feet [...]
For all you shoppers who want to know how green the products you’re buying really are, you have to check out Good Guide Transparency Toolbar. You can download the toolbar for Firefox and set your preferences based on what’s important to you, such as Organic, Nutrition, Fragrance-Free, Energy Efficiency, Climate Change, Labor and Human Rights, [...]
Outdoor Research PL 400 Mitts. You know when you go into a retail store and you know you’re going to end up paying more money than you want to even though you know the product will last a long time and you really need it, but then suddenly you find exactly what you want and [...]
Okay, so first I want to give a shout out to Merrell. I contacted them earlier this summer because my feet didn’t work in the Barefoot runners. I had used them for three weeks and Merrell agreed to take them back and give me credit for a new pair. The next pair I ordered, even [...]
The traditional hiking boot has a very stiff sole. The logic is that a stiff sole will help support the foot while stiff sides support the ankle. Soft soles such as can be found in running shoes and hiking sandals like Chacos allow fuller movement of the foot. As we learn more about how the [...]
The Marmot Woman’s Strato Jacket rain jacket saved my life. I have worn it in snow storms over a fleece and down, in rainstorms where my friend got soaked and in light sprinkles. Not only does it keep the rain out, it also blocks the wind helping keep warmth in. The hood is adjustable and [...]
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