Christmas is a big commercial racket run by a big Eastern syndicate. But when it comes to Christmas gift suggestions, at least we can look to the centuries-old approved adage of: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a […]
7Mesh, Chamois Butt'r, Look KEO Blade Carbon, Northwave Verve, Pearl IzumiDecember is the time of year when you, the cyclist, needs a warm jacket that repels the weather that winter throws at you. Here’s The Pearl Izumi Versa Softshell Hoodie ($175) is wind and water resistant and after riding in it for a couple months I love it because… It’s an effective wind blocker. There’s really […]
Pearl Izumi Versa Softshell HoodieNo! Not another down jacket review! Run!! Before you run shrieking from your computer I promise you that the Helly Hansen Verglas Long Insulator ($300) is not just another down parka. Yes, it’s warm. Yes, it’s weather-resistant. Yes it’s insulated with 700-fill down blah, blah, blah. This one is extra special, I promise. What I liked […]
Helly HansenI swear I reviewed the original Beacon ages ago, but I can’t find the review on my own web site to link to. Awesome! If I could find that review, you’d read that I loved the Beacon and used it all the time and found it a very good safety light for my dog. Sadly, […]
dog lights, dogs, lights, Ruffwear, safetyThe LOWA Locarno GTX Mid ($210) are a new paradigm for LOWA. Although they still rank highest in my heart for the ultimate boot for climbing fourteeners in Colorado, trekking in Austria and humping a full-on backpack through the Alps of Switzerland, LOWA recognizes that not everyone is an extreme hiker and mountaineer. Some people, […]
LowaYou might have noticed I don’t review much gear, myself, lately. I got into this thing where I just like to keep the good gear to myself so I look trendy and on point and everyone’s asking me where I get my stuff but I never tell them because I like being the only person […]
Dog Gear, dogs, harnesses, lights, night, noxgear, safetyWhen adventure and timeless heritage style cross-pollinate the result is the Patagonia Arbor Classic Pack ($99), a twenty-five liter pack in a retro rucksack design. What I liked Eco-friendly. This is a given with Patagonia, hence the reason they are loved unconditionally by us here at Gear Gals. The Patagonia Arbor Classic pack’s 600-denier polyester […]
PatagoniaToday we’re taking a look at the Canadian-made Boulder Denim women’s skinny jeans ($148), jeans that are made for rock climbing and a slew of outdoor active pursuits. As a disclaimer, I did not test these while rock climbing because…well….I don’t rock climb anymore. But I still went through the moves via yoga and Pilates. […]
boulder denimLike Braunschweiger and Topfenstruedel, the lightweight, compact and weather-resistant Maloja Tina jacket ($159) is another fine example of German engineering! But first, a lesson in pronunciation. Maloja is pronounced “Muh-Low-Yah.” Say it with me. Maloja. Check you out! You’re speaking German! What I liked Good weather-resistance in moderate rain. For a jacket that is so […]
Maloja