Gearist is based in Colorado and while we have contributors across the United States and Europe, Colorado is the backdrop to our adventures no...
Reviews
Vasque Eriksson GTX Hiking Boots Review
As I sit and prepare to write this review, I’m well aware that I’ll be writing about what is meant to be a hardcore hiking boot. The materials and...
Patagonia Nano-Air Vest Review
Keeping your core warm and dry is critical in chilly outdoor adventures whether in the rain or snow, or freezing sunny days. A versatile vest has...
ElliptiGO Arc Review
The first elliptical trainers hit gyms sometime around 1995 when Precor introduced the EFX. Since then we’ve seen lots of different sizes,...
Giro Discord Ski & Snowboard Helmet Review
Before you get into our review of the Giro Discord ski/snowboard helmet, I’m going to STRONGLY recommend that you click HERE to read our review of...
OMM Phantom 12 Pack Review
Chances are you haven’t heard of OMM, the Original Mountain Marathon brand, especially if you don’t live in Europe. That doesn’t mean the UK brand...
Nathan Sports VaporHowe 4L Race Vest Review
There is gear that is designed on a drafting table or a computer by a designer or engineer. Sometimes the results are great but there is still no...
L.L. Bean 60L White Mountain Pack Review
Happy spring! The coming of spring in Colorado means a little bit more sunshine, a little bit more snow — but it also means summer is a few...
Rumpl Down Puffy Blanket Review
As late summer days are quickly becoming reminiscent of the chilly fall days to come, camping trips, picnics in the park and hammock excursions need...
Eddie Bauer Highline Trail Shoe Review
Eddie Bauer sent us over one of their new trail shoes, the Highline Trail earlier this summer and since then these lightweight trail shoes have been...
Salomon Fast Wing Hoodie M Review
The Fast Wing Hoodie M from Salomon is a super lightweight trail running jacket that has got competitive racers and weekend warriors in mind. It has...
Vaude Norrsken Sleeping Pad & Pump Pillow II Review
When you’re out camping – whether on purpose or because you got lost – making sure your sleeping setup is solid is very important. When I say solid,...
Pearl Izumi Men’s Elite Softshell Jacket Review
As I write this, much of the United States is in the middle of a pretty epic winter in terms of how cold it’s been. When the weather is like this it...
Arc’teryx Zeta LT Jacket Review
Growing up between Colorado and Vermont, rain coats have played two very different roles in my outdoor gear arsenal. In Colorado a rain jacket...
Helly Hansen Odin Minimalist Jacket Review
Being completely honest, the name of this jacket pretty much says it all – well, the “minimalist” part anyway. Hello Hansen has long been one of the...
Outdoor Tech Kodiak 6000mAh USB Power Bank Review
When we head out the door these days, we rarely do so without our mobile phone. Not only is is a digital tether to all our various social media...