Coalatree has a variety of eco-minded outdoor goods to their name, and this Kickstarter of the Week is another to add to their arsenal. From the 4-way stretch to the ripstop fabric, these should take you wherever you wander. They are also moisture wicking, water and stain-free, and anti-microbial – all great features for an outdoor short. And given the fact that they raised over $50,000 in just 24 hours, and are on track to be the…
Supporting local businesses is something that I value and Vast Terrain has made that a priority. With the goal of passing on savings to the athlete, by using American factories, and then offering their product directly to the customer, they are offering workout clothes made in the USA without the markup of retail stores. The women’s collection includes capris, 7/8 leggings, and a tech tee. Both pants feature a waterproof zippered pocket (a must-have!) and…
When I run, I have a handheld water bottle that my phone attaches to. It’s become one of my favorite accessories over the summer. However, it’s true flaw is being exposed as my runs start getting wetter and wetter – keeping a phone exposed to the sky is not really the best idea. There is a new Kickstarter campaign that is aiming to assist with this – the World’s Best Running Shorts II by TrueRevo. TrueRevo is…
We should all use rollers a bit more, right? I mean, I know I should be loosening up my calves and hamstrings, but I just don’t do it enough. Some of reasons behind lacking in this department is due to being busy, but another significant reason is convenience. There are a bunch of rollers out there, big and small, but I feel I am always lugging around running gear and tools, and it doesn’t always…
Most runners enjoy running as minimalistic as possible. I’m not saying that there isn’t a need for packs or belts, but there is definitely something freeing about carrying as little as possible and going for a quick run. Unfortunately, a problem that exists (especially in my personal experience) is that I HAVE to carry something with me – namely keys. Most of my weekday runs take place while on my work lunch break or while…
If you look in the trunk of my car right now, you will see a lot of things. As someone who tries to be prepared for the situations where I just grab the kids and go on an adventure, my car is always stocked with items, as well as other functional outdoor gear like blankets, towels, hammock and straps, tarp, and shelter/tent. While this has generally worked for me, I do admit that it can…
Yoga pants have gotten quite a bit of attention lately and I say they get a bad rap. I might be biased because I work at a gym and spend a fair share of time shuttling kids around, plus I just like to be comfortable. No, I wouldn’t wear leggings to the theater or a cocktail party, but I definitely push the envelope in pretty much every other social setting from shopping to church and everything…
The Flatpac is designed by Tronnovate Design Laboratory INC. in Tainan City, Taiwan with the catchy tagline to help you “Just pack and unpack in a second”. Seems simple enough, right? This little bag has it all while keeping the design simple and easy to use. This drawstring bag isn’t like the one you already own scrunched in the back of your closet. Designed with a zipper to easily open and lay the pack flat on the…
After having the chance to try out both 3/4 length and full length custom fit insoles from Wiivv Wearables, and being very impressed with both products, I’m excited about the upcoming release of Wiivv Custom Fit Sandals. I have to admit I’ve never really been a sandal person (is that grounds for revoking my native Portlander card?), but if I could own just one pair of sandals, Wiivv custom fit sandals are the ones I’d…
We here in Oregon seem to be on the cutting edge most of the time when it comes to environmental concern and “do-goodery”. From shopping local to cycling to recycling, we do a pretty good job. Alvin Goods is based out of our northerly Seattle neighbor, and their clothing line and ideals are right in line with this way of thinking as well. There’s a big problem in the fashion industry that most don’t know about.…
