Gear Reviews

Running and Walking Gear to Get You Out on the Trail – Local Gear Spotlight: GSI Pinnacle Canister Stove

In the vast field of backpacking stoves, it all boils down to price and weight. The formulas for heat efficiency, gas mixture and boil time ...

Jon Jonckers May 1, 2016

Running and Walking Gear to Get You Out on the Trail: Patagonia R1 Hoody with Polygiene Odor Resistant Treatment

The Patagonia R1 Hoody (MSRP $159) is one of my all-time favorite outdoor garments and a great choice for winter and early spring runs, especially ...

Derrick Knowles April 30, 2016

Running and Walking Gear to Get You Out on the Trail: New Balance 870 Women’s Running Shoes

I’ve never been a runner, so it wasn’t a total surprise that my first 5K at the Spokane Happy Girls Run last summer left me ...

Shallan Knowles April 30, 2016

Running and Walking Gear to Get You Out on the Trail: Thule Chariot Cheetah 2 Multi-Sport Trailer/Stroller

Having something to push the wee one around in those first few months of parenthood was a gift, even if it was a cheap and ...

Derrick Knowles April 29, 2016

Running and Walking Gear to Get You Out on the Trail: Lorpen Technical Running and Hiking Socks

After I started running more regularly a few years back, my sock drawer has slowly been filling with new, colorful running socks of different styles ...

Derrick Knowles April 28, 2016