When 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 […]
MalojaLike the Kiwi-to-Go box, Sprint Parachute and the Citrus Sprayer, Germany has had its series of fails when it comes to consumable products for export. But it certainly has its share of wins, too. Braunschweiger, LOWA boots, the Scorpions and the Maloja Betta jersey are all examples of German engineering at its best. Maloja (pronounced muh-low-yah) […]
MalojaIt is 2018 and in the Chinese Zodiac, 2018 is the Year of the Dog. Velo Saddles is honoring all canines with a limited edition saddle on which a Golden Retriever with a cute blue collar emblem and matching gold metal dog chain on the rear of the saddle is stitched. The canvas on which […]
Velo Prevail GlideThe Maloja Pischa cycling skort ($99) is the mullet of cycling wear. It’s a skirt in the front! Shorts in the back! The Maloja Pischa is not my first rodeo in cycling skirts. I was all over the Skirt Sports Cruiser Girl back in 2010. At that time, Skirt Sports had the best cycling skirt. […]
MalojaThe reason I’ve been so remiss in reviewing the line is that I’ve been busy riding and looking the business. I applaud Pearl Izumi on their women’s spring/summer 2018 line. As always, they show their commitment to the female rider and don’t embrace the ‘shrink it and pink it’ philosophy common to an industry that […]
Pearl IzumiMany already know the benefits to riding in a bib short. Many have said they ride in nothing else. Personally, I never saw the benefit despite many others before me constantly telling me. Now, thanks to the Pearl Izumi P.R.O Escape Bib Short ($170) I can speak. What I loved Aesthetically-pleasing. When I put these on, […]
Pearl IzumiThe Pearl Izumi X-Alp Elevate ($180), which Pearl Izumi bills as the cycling shoe for scouting lines, hike-a-bike’ing and “explosive bursts of power on technical climbs.” I bill it as the cycling shoe that is the result of a cross-pollination between a mountain bike shoe and a lightweight dayhiker. But that’s the high-point. Let me […]
Pearl IzumiThe Mountainsmith Cycle Cube ($80) is one of those pieces of gear you never knew you needed until you got one and then you wonder how you made it this far in life without one. And that sums up the Intro, Review and Conclusion. Easiest review ever! What I loved Size. Pre-Mountainsmith Cycle Cube days […]
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