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Gear Reviews
NW Cyclist Gear Review
March 4, 2015
Check it out! Retro Image Apparel Two, Albedo 100 Reflective Spray, Nite Ize, “The Denny,” and more!
Cycling , Features , Gear Reviews , Home , Recent Articles , Reviews
Biz Buzz: Elliott Bay Bicycles and Speedy Reedy
March 2, 2015
End of an Era — Beginning of a New OneElliott Bay Bicycles — Davidson Handbuilt Frames By Carolyn Price Photo at right: Bill Davidson, left, and Bob Freeman, far right, share a laugh with author Geoff Drake at Elliott Bay Bicycles a few years back. The store closed its doors last fall. Photo by Carolyn [...]
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Buying Your First Bike
March 2, 2015
The advice that local bike shop owners have might surprise you.
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Gear Review: Grins for Winter Gear
February 10, 2015
If these gear reviews were a Bob Ross painting, he’d tell you about happy little Pacific Northwest travelers staying warm and dry
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Gear Review: Winter Cheer for Outdoor Gear!
November 20, 2014
Stay safe, warm and stylish this season with our staff’s winter picks!
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Gear Review: New Accessories for Runners
November 10, 2014
Whether you want to be more visible on your morning run or are looking for a little extra motivation to take your training to the next level
Features , Gear Reviews , Home , Recent Articles , Reviews , Running
Health Nut: New Shoe Technology from Brooks Running
September 11, 2014
I’m always excited for something new from Seattle’s own Brooks Running.
Features , Gear Reviews , Home , Recent Articles , Reviews , Running
New Summer Gear for Happy Camping
August 12, 2014
Lace up your trail shoes, and pack your bags. It’s time to check out what’s hot in summer outdoor gear
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Get up and GO with SylvanSport
July 24, 2014
The SylvanSport GO camping trailer might provide the most versatile and comfortable camping experience you’ve ever had.
Buzz , Camping , Features , Gear Reviews , Home , Recent Articles , Reviews , The OutdoorsNW Blog , Travel
Lightweight Gear We Love
July 21, 2014
Teva Originals; DexShell Waterproof Thermalite Socks; ExOfficio Give-N-Go Boxer Briefs; SweatHawg’s Helmet Liners; and Arkel Dry-Lites, Ultralight Saddlebags
Features , Gear Reviews , Home , Misc , Recent Articles , Reviews
Folding Bikes for Commuters
July 18, 2014
There’s nothing like a bike to make your commute feel more like play. That is, until you can’t . . .
Cycling , Features , Gear Reviews , Home , Recent Articles , Reviews
New Cool Bicycling Gear
May 2, 2014
Donkey Label Chamois Balm, PDW Aether Demon Bicycle Taillight, Rainy Day Biking Reflective Mud Flaps, Tonik Colette Cycling Jersey, RideOut FireFly Handlebar Grips and more!
Cycling , Features , Gear Reviews , Home , Recent Articles , Reviews
GEAR Up Expo Exhibitors and Speakers!
April 17, 2014
Check out who all will be exhibiting and/or speaking at GEAR Up Expo!
Camping , Climbing , Features , Fitness , Gear Reviews , Hiking , Home , Recent Articles , Travel
NW Kids: Best new gear for getting outside with kids
February 4, 2014
Spending time in the outdoors with kids is rewarding, but gearing up can be a challenge.
Features , Gear Reviews , Home , Recent Articles , Reviews , The OutdoorsNW Blog
Gear Review: Winter Gear
November 18, 2013
Cool gear from: Madshus, RAMP, SWIX, MontBell, ZEAL Optics, Ortovox, Teva, Muck Boot Co., Mountainsmith, and more!
Features , Gear Reviews , Home , Recent Articles , Reviews , Snowsports
Running Gear Review
November 15, 2013
Gear put through its paces. By Amy Whitley, Carolyn Price and Diane Rudholm
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OutdoorsNW Summer Gear Review
July 22, 2013
Our outdoor gear review for summer 2013. Packs, boots, bottles and more including: Rakuda, ENO, Mountain House, Hi-Tec, Platypus, Therm-a-Rest, Liberty Bottleworks, Eureka, Easton, Deuter, Eton
Camping , Features , Gear Reviews , Hiking , Home , Recent Articles , Reviews
NW Cyclist: 2013 Gear Review
March 26, 2013
NW Cyclist: 2013 Gear Review
Gotta-have Gear by Hilary Meyerson
Wheeled things and accessories for Cyclists
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Winter Gear Review
December 7, 2012
We checked out some great winter outdoor gear including skis, snowboards, boots, clothing, avalanche bags and more!
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Gear Review: Winter Running Gear
November 15, 2012
Check out these gear reviews from our November/December issue of Outdoors NW magazine to help keep you running through the cold winter months . . .
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Outdoor Bags:
Review and Pinterest Contest!
May 30, 2012
Repin It to Win It Outdoor recreation requires stuff. This also means you need to carry your stuff, which means in bags. We solicited outdoor gear bags from manufacturers in all aspects of the outdoor industry and selected these 10 as our top choices for toting your goods around. Read our reviews — then [...]
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NW Cyclist: 2012 Gear Review
April 9, 2012
Grip your handlebars. Snap on a helmet. In 2012, a deluge of new accessories, apparel, and bike models are guaranteed to help you roll faster, safer and with more style on the road or trail. Gathered from sneak peeks at the Interbike trade show last September, to product tests from the past few weeks, here are the 10 top items we feel will stand out in 2012.
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Gear Review: Winter Hiking and Running
December 1, 2011
Gear for outdoor trekking during winter’s extra cold, dark weather. Mountain Equipment, RoadNoise, Burley We!, Kahtoola, Mountain Hardwear, and Easton Mountain Products are reviewed.
Camping , Features , Gear Reviews , Home , Recent Articles , Reviews , Running , Snowsports
Outdoor Gear Review: Bicycle Lights
November 21, 2011
With the days getting ever shorter, it’s time to think about lights for your bike. There are so many lights on the market; it can be dizzying trying to pick the right one. But like most things cycling-related, let the type of riding you do be your guide.
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Gear: Running Shoes
November 21, 2011
New running shoes are minimal, colorful and eco-friendly. Reviews on: Brooks Pure Project Collection, Newton MV2, New Balance newSky, Altra Adam, and Vibram FiveFingers
Features , Fitness , Gear Reviews , Home , Recent Articles , Running
Camping Gear
June 29, 2011
Clearly the designers at Black Diamond wanted to do something impressive with the suspension on the Infinity pack series. Now swivels are not new, I put many miles on my NF Back Magic frame pack and its built-in flex joint, so I was pretty excited to try out an internal frame pack with a swivel.
Camping , Features , Gear Reviews , Hiking , Home , Recent Articles , Reviews
Trail Running Gear
May 18, 2011
When it comes to running in general, the beauty of the sport lies in the fact that you need so very little to get started. Even shoes, it seems these days, are optional.
Features , Gear Reviews , Misc , Reviews , Running
Cycling Gear: NW Cyclist 2011
March 27, 2011
Gear and Garb for 2011 — Keep an eye out for these Northwest favorites at your local bike shop. Ortlieb Zip City bags, Specialized Sport & Spirita Touring Shoes, Mavic Women’s Cloud Jersey + Arm Warmers, and more!
Outdoor Gear for Women
July 29, 2009
Deuter Futura 24SL: Deuter’s packs have a reputation for comfort and breathability, and the Futura 24SL is no exception. Also: Mountain Hardwear Nitrous Vest, Therm-a-Rest Women’s ProLite™ Plus, and more!
