Run Oregon sometimes receives products to review and was sent some styles from each to try out for the Fall season ahead. Clearly, Royal Robbins isn’t making running clothing, but their stuff definitely fits into a Pacific Northwesterners sensibilities and have ties to many other PNW outdoor activities. I had actually heard of Royal Robbins prior to them sending us some items to test out. Obviously, their gear is more casual and outdoors wear than…
Items: Sequoia 1/4 Zip Sweater ($100) 60% merino wool (“GOTS“ certified), 40% nylon Ventour 1/4 Zip Sweater ($100) 44% merino wool (“GOTS“ certified), 36% nylon, 20% modal Impressions: We recently reviewed some pants and underwear from Royal Robbins, but we also were sent some sweaters that arrived just in time for Autumn weather in Oregon. Both sweaters have construction qualities that mimic that of the running wear that we know and love. They are…
The Alpine Mountain Pro Pants from Royal Robbins are quite fantastic. I have purchased, and returned, a number of trail specific pants mostly due to odd, overly loose fits and comfort challenges. I’m willing to say up front that these are probably the best trail pant I have worn in quite some time and strike a unique balance of being great for both casualwear, as well as traversing mountain trails. They are comfortable…
The Go Everywhere crew and 1/4 Zip are essentially constructed the same except, obviously, the sleeves and zipper/neckline area. They are both really lightweight and comfortable and seem to be pretty breathable. The crew would actually do a decent job, in a pinch, as a running shirt. The anti-odor qualities will even help with that as well. The 1/4 Zip is equally as nice, but I found that, while it fit well around my torse,…
