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Under Armour Spectre Review

By Active Gear Review on Oct 26, 2009 in Women's Road Running Shoes

The Spectre is Under Armour’s lightest running shoe, weighing in at 9.8 oz. It is a great training shoe for neutral runners with plenty of stability and cushion for both short and long runs thanks to the 6mm of Cartilage® Precision Handling™ and the Directional Cushioning Engineering (DCE®) system. Testers liked the ventilated internal FootSleeve®, [...]

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Brooks Wanganui Softshell Review

By Active Gear Review on Oct 26, 2009 in Running Clothing

The Brooks Wanganui Softshell is the perfect jacket for cold weather running this season.  The Wanganui is waterproof and windproof, sure to keep you sheltered from the elements and keep you dry and warm on the run.  This jacket has a waffle like inner liner that is soft against the skin and adds warmth for [...]

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Columbia Goes Green

By Active Gear Review on Oct 25, 2009 in Who's Going Green?

Choosing to go green is not an easy undertaking for many companies.  Not only does it take a lot of time and energy, it usually cost a little bit more upfront in expenses. As time goes on, these cost are sometimes are offset through tax write-offs and increased efficiency such as reducing packaging, shipping materials [...]

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Klean Kanteen Classic Review

By Active Gear Review on Oct 21, 2009 in Camp Kitchen, Health & Safety

Looking for a great on the go water bottle? The Klean Kanteen Classic water bottle is the perfect size water bottle to slip into a backpack, briefcase or purse. This slim design fits into most cup holders and is made of high quality 18/8 food quality steel that is BPA free. This water bottle also [...]

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Mizuno Wave Precision 10 Review

By Active Gear Review on Oct 21, 2009 in Women's Road Running Shoes

The Women’s Mizuno Wave Precision 10 is the lightest Neutral shoe currently made by Mizuno. Weighing only 8.5 ounces and with a blown rubber forefoot outsole this shoe provides optimal flexibility, cushoining and responsiveness for the neutral runner. This shoe also was also created with Mizuno’s “wave” system which is designed to distribute weight and [...]

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Moving Comfort Alexis Bra Review

By Active Gear Review on Oct 21, 2009 in Sports Bra's, Women's Running Apparel

If you are looking for a sports bra that provides support, comfort and modesty the Alexis Bra is a perfect fit. The Alexis was designed for smaller proportioned women that combines a supportive feel, breathable molded cups and ample moisture-wiking material ready for any physical challenge. The cup lining made of 80% nylon and 20% [...]

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Women’s Marmot Tempo Jacket Review

By Shannon on Oct 17, 2009 in Outerwear, Women's, Women's Running Apparel

The Marmot Tempo Jacket utilizes Marmot’s M3 Softshell technology to produce a highly breathable, stretchy, water-resistant, and a lightweight barrier to the elements. The M3 softshell technology is Marmot’s lightest and most breathable softshell, making the Tempo jacket perfect for high intensity exercises, such as running. The Tempo jacket weighs a mere 15 ounces and [...]

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GSI Pinnacle Camper Review

By Active Gear Review on Oct 16, 2009 in Camp Kitchen

For this review we decided to do video content versus the standard text. Please click on the following link to view our take on the GSI Pinanacle Camper! Brands: GSI Outdoors

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Women’s Marmot DriClime Catalyst Windshirt Review

By Shannon on Oct 16, 2009 in Outerwear, Women's

The DriClime® Catalyst Windshirt won its’ third Backpacker’s Editor’s Choice Award in 2008. This time, the DriClime Catalyst Windshirt won the “Green Award” due to its’ incorporation of recycled materials into the jacket; UpCycle fabric is made from recycled plastic and makes up 100% of the Catalyst lining, while recycled polyester makes up the outer [...]

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Under Armour Ribbon Tank Review

By Shannon on Oct 14, 2009 in Women's, Women's Running Apparel

The UnderArmour Ribbon Tank was a late addition to our fall testing line up. The Ribbon Tank utilizes HeatGear fabric that provides moisture wicking and quick drying properties. The Ribbon tank has a fitted racer back design and runs true to size. The Ribbon Tank has a longer silhouette which keeps your tummy covered while [...]

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Marmot Alpha 25 Review

By Active Gear Review on Oct 14, 2009 in Backpacks

The Marmot Alpha 25 is a nice backpack option for those looking for a backpack they can take for a hike, snowshoes, or head into the backcountry skiing and snowboarding.  We used this pack on various hikes, from a 5 mile quick hike to 20 mile day hikes to hiking Colorado’s 14′ers.  With a 25L/1550 [...]

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Women’s UnderArmour Stability Sports Bra Review

By Shannon on Oct 14, 2009 in Sports Bra's, Women's

The UA Stability Sports Bra provides excellent support and comes in a wide array of overall sizes and cup sizes: size small through extra large are available for the following cup sizes, A/B, C, and D. This sizing system allows for a customized fit, no matter your bra size. We tested the A/B model and [...]

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Women’s Brooks HVAC LS Seamless Top Review

By Shannon on Oct 13, 2009 in Women's Running Apparel

The Brooks HVAC Long Sleeve Seamless is an essential piece to add to your fall and winter running wardrobe. Brooks utilized HVAC technology for this top, which responds to changes in your body temperature and provides complete thermoregulation. The HVAC LS also utilizes a seamless design to prevent chaffing and X-static silver fibers throughout the [...]

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Women’s Brooks Motion Vest Review

By Shannon on Oct 13, 2009 in Women's, Women's Running Apparel

The Brooks Motion Vest has been updated for the 2009 Fall/Winter season. The Motion Vest remains semi-fitted, but now has a wider waistband and ribbed neck, while providing the same warmth and comfort of last years model. The Motion vest is the perfect layer for a cooler weather because it keeps your core warm and [...]

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Salomon 900 Hoody Zip Review

By Active Gear Review on Oct 13, 2009 in Winter Jackets

Salomon’s 900 Hoodie Zip is a must have for an enjoyable outdoor winter! This water repellent, wind resistant soft shell jacket is great as a light shell and offers a sleek, clean look. The 900 Hoodie is a full zip jacket with cinchable hood and cinchable waist adjustments for a closer fit. These features are [...]

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Columbia Mountain Tech Half Zip Review

By Active Gear Review on Oct 12, 2009 in Women's, Women's Running Apparel

Columbia’s Mountain Tech Half Zip is made to be functional and quick drying for the ultimate in comfort and performance. The Mountain Tech Half Zip is a high-performance pullover that offers great moisture management and breathability. The Mountain Tech Half Zip uses Omni-Dry technology, which quickly wicks up moisture into the fabric and away from [...]

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Columbia Sweet Revolution Full Zip Review

By Active Gear Review on Oct 12, 2009 in Women's, Women's Running Apparel

Columbia’s women’s Sweet Revolution Full Zip is an excellent example of where Columbia is heading with their new products. Columbia has incorporated Omni-Dry and Omni-Shade technology into this product. Omni-Dry is a moisture transferring technology that moves and disperses sweat away from the body for quick evaporation, keeping you dry during your workout. Omni-Shade is [...]

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Columbia Downhill Climb Quarter-Zip Review

By Active Gear Review on Oct 12, 2009 in Casual, Men's, Running Clothing

Here’s a low-key, kick-around pullover from Columbia’s Titanium line to keep out the winter chills. The Downhill Climb is a quarter-zip cotton/polyester top made with Columbia’s rain and stain-resistant Omni-Shield technology. When confronted with a bit of Rocky Mountain mist, the Omni-Shield upheld its claims and kept the tester feeling dry. The Downhill Climb quarter-zip [...]

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Amphipod Handheld Review

By ZRod on Oct 12, 2009 in Health & Safety, Running Gear

As every trail runner knows, all belt style hydration systems have one thing in common: the bounce. With the amphipod handheld, you are guaranteed to eliminate that annoying feeling of sloshing water and aggravated hip chafage. Amphipod has long been known as a staple of the hydration industry, and this latest update to line does [...]

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Brooks Ravenna Review

By Active Gear Review on Oct 12, 2009 in Men's Road Running Shoes

Shoes tend to fall in three broad categories in regards to pronation. This methodology begs a question – what if my feet don’t fit into one of those three categories? The creative folks at Brooks have answered this question with a shoe that provides a hybrid of support and pronation correction that will rock your [...]

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Mizuno Wave Precision 10 Review

By Active Gear Review on Oct 12, 2009 in Men's Road Running Shoes

Mizuno’s “wave” system is engineered to disperse energy and weight along the entire outsole of the foot, and guarantees a smooth ride. Light footed, mechanically efficient runners will love this shoe for exactly that reason. The heel to toe transition in this shoe is smooth as butter, and even a little bouncy at times. This [...]

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Women’s Saucony ViperLite Jacket Review

By Shannon on Oct 12, 2009 in Outerwear, Women's, Women's Running Apparel

The Saucony Women’s ViperLite Softshell jacket is new to Saucony’s Fall 2009 line. As many runners will tell you, when the temps start to cool, it becomes more challenging to select the right balance of layers to provide warmth, while also ensuring that one will not be overheating 5 minutes into their run. ViperLite fabric, [...]

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Sorel Cody Review

By Shannon on Oct 11, 2009 in Women's

The Cody slip-ons, by Sorel, are hands down one of the most comfortable casual shoes we have tested. Fall and winter have come early here in Colorado. As a result, we have been turning to the Cody for walks with the dogs in the rain/snow, for around town use, and as post hiking shoes. The [...]

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