These days, when you are out and about, you are likely to carry your phone with you. Depending on how long you’ll be away from the power grid, you may worry about your phone running out of battery, and then you won’t even be able to use it as an emergency flashlight anymore! The ToughTested XIP 3300MAH Sport Utility Powerbank and LED Tube solves those problems. This compact power bank will fully recharge most phones…
Gaiters are funny. The word alone sounds like something only fishermen would understand, and does not seem like the thing runners would need. And yet, for those of us who have ever run in sand, loose dirt, dusty, dry loam, or any surface that might want to creep deeply into one’s socks, gaiters are a necessity. A couple years ago I tried out my first pair of gaiters before embarking on my first assault of…
Now that summer is officially here, runners are thinking about hydration gear and clothes to keep them cool, however, it’s never too early to look into illumination options for that time when the sun sets at 4PM and rises whenever it feels like. Headlamps are great for oncoming traffic and coal miners, but not especially great for noticing cracks in the pavement and uneven sidewalks. That’s where Torch Ring comes in. The campaign ends on…
The most important piece of equipment for a runner is a good pair of shoes. For a female runner, a good sports bra comes in a very close second. And in my experience and opinion, running belt rounds out the triple threat to keep you on the roads or trails. After a few years with the same pouch, I was excited about the opportunity to try something new. First thing I had to get used…
Running in the dark is something that most of us do as a necessity so we can get our mileage. For a few of us, running in the dark happens when we find ourselves in a race that starts before daylight, or keeps us out after the sun goes down. If you’re one of those brave souls who finds themselves pounding the pavement, or the trail, in the black of night, you know how important…
BlackStrap (BS) is a company out of Bend that is focused on quality and innovation to help fuel outdoor adventures. They take the motto “made in the USA” very seriously and insist on every step of their process (from raw textiles to shipping) be sourced and manufactured in the United States. The BS Daily Sleeve Set AS 19 UV and Daily Tube UV Sun Mask are the perfect accessories for all of your sunny spring…
We’re not new to running Naked…er, running with Naked, that is. We reviewed their running band last year (brush up on those posts here and here) and had a chance to try out their headband recently as well. You’re probably wondering why, now that the cold running months are behind us, we’re talking about headbands? And indeed, it’s a basic headband at first glance, with the ‘Naked’ brand printed across the front of the grey, hexagonal-patterened…
It’s no secret that ‘true’ Oregonians look askance at Californians. As Brian is a California born runner, he found it amusing to be given a chance to wear some gear from rabbit, a company based in that state. He hopes he has redeemed himself as an acceptable Oregonian and can use that status to share some info about this awesome gear. Brian’s Review: I was able to try the ‘Best in show’ shorts as well…
Julie: I jumped at the opportunity to wear a Via Long Sleeve top over the last couple months. The timing was fantastic as an Oregonian, it’s the colder months of the year. I always wear base layers on these colder running days and just in general to work and everyday wear. I don’t like being cold! I wore the Vast Terrain Via Top most often for my training runs in January and February, It’s quickly…
We all have that little twang of dread when the weather turns and the road beckoning our feet to pound the pavement is taken over by that voice saying “it is cold, this bed is warm”. Yet, the fate of the “fair-weather runner” is not something I want to experience, thus finding ways to tamper those winter weather woes is particularly important. Most of the time the recipe for motivation in spite of the chill…
