Gearist Snow Gear Reviews, News and Features

Review Preview: The North Face, Zeal Optics, Smith Optics, Vapur Bottle, Merrell, Skechers
A sneak peek behind the scenes at some of our upcoming gear in the review hopper! Thanks so much for checking out all this gear at the links we've got below as it helps support Gearist! In this episode we give you a look at: - Ultra TR II from The North Face [...

NuDown Mount Whitney Vest Video Review
It's not uncommon for things to be pitched to us here at Gearist that appear to be a little...shall we say...gimmicky. We typically pass on these things and move on through the piles of stuff we still have to get to but every now and then we find something that's...

Kora Shola 230 Leggings And Crew Review
As we all know by now, layering is the way to go when we head outside. Part of it is creating different insulation zones that are easier for our bodies to heat up rather than big spaces of large, single-element garments and another part of it is the ability to adapt...

NuDown Mount Whitney Vest Review
Some of you may know this and some of you may not but here's a (very) quick primer on the theory behind insulation. When you're wearing something like a down-filled jacket, it isn't the feathers that keep you warm - it's actually the space in between, the space filled...

Review Preview: Bollé, Giro, Arc’teryx, Buff, Brooks Running and adidas
A sneak peek behind the scenes at some of our upcoming gear in the review hopper. In this episode we give you a look at: - The One cycling helmet from Bollé [http://bit.ly/1TcGQ7G] - Range MIPS Snow helmet and Contact goggles from Giro [http://bit.ly/1UpvWdV]...

Kathoola NANOspikes Review
I’m a runner...a runner who loves to run outside. In any kind of weather. That being said, there is one obstacle that I have had trouble with and that is ice. I can adjust my pace and apparel and deal with pretty much anything that comes along, but with ice there is...

Patagonia R3 Hoody Review
Dealing with cold and variable temperatures is all about layering these days and to cater to the myriad different conditions you may encounter when outside getting your adventure on, Patagonia's Regulator line has three levels of warmth to keep you comfortable. Today...

Arc’teryx Darter Jacket
Finding a lightweight, trim fit, windproof, breathable, stretchy jacket can be a little tricky – you may even ask, “Does this even exist?” Well, Arc’teryx sent over one of their Darter jackets, made in both Men’s and Women’s cuts for us to test earlier this winter and...

Pearl Izumi Elite Barrier Vest Review
The Elite Barrier Vest from Pearl Izumi is a very lightweight, full polyester cycling outer layer that you can pack extremely tightly. In fact, it folds into such a small volume that it easily fits into a jersey pocket. Take it with you on a ride if you want a little...

Beartooth Launches 30-day Pre-Order for Off Grid Communication Platform
BOZEMAN, MT (Feb 22, 2016) – No cell service? Separated from your group? Battery is low and there is no way to contact anyone? We all feel this frustration when encountering no service. Today a new hardware startup, Beartooth, is launching pre-orders for their...