Earlier this year, Vibram released what they call their first trail running specific shoe. The Spyridon and Spyridon LS are minimalist running shoes with toes but unlike most other FiveFingers, they have teeth.
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Inov-8 Trailroc 245 review, minimalist trailrunning shoes
The Trailroc 245 review was done after a few months of testing in various conditions. Inov-8 have been known for some time now to provide great footwear for trail running and hiking. They focus on…
Review: Columbia Ultrachange Jacket
Have you seen the video of the cat in the tiny waterproof jacket? Columbia’s Compounder Shell (that’s the name of the cat’s jacket) has been all over the internet this spring and summer as part…
Review: SmartWool Teller Tech Zip Merino top
SmartWool were the pioneer in using Merino wool to make outdoor apparel and they are still one of the main players on the market. Today we are looking at the Teller Tech Zip, a top…
Review + Giveaway: The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide by Andrew Skurka
You can learn a lot about hiking and the outdoors by doing just that, going outdoors, but if you are looking for some peer experience and advice nothing beats a good chat, or a good…
Preview: Columbia Ultrachange EVAP jacket, winter 2012
This article is a quick gear preview of a jacket we’ve had in testing since a while but haven’t been very lucky with the weather (way not enough rain…) to actually put it to a…
Review: Berghaus Freeflow 20 rucksack
Looking at replacing a damaged rucksack for day-hike use, Marie picked up the Berghaus Freeflow 20 with its suspended back panel and compact size. Here is what she thinks of it after 8 months of…
Patagonia Merino 1 Silkweight review
Patagonia Merino 1 Silkweight review. We’re all big fans of Merino wool here at Gear Exposure and we were very exited when Patagonia announced that their Merino 1 Silkweight range was making a comeback.
Berghaus Ignite review, light synthetic insulation
A good insulation layer is an essential piece of kit to enjoy the great outdoor all year round. As part of a layering system, it needs to be warm, lightweight, breathable and packable. Today, we…
Review: Icebreaker SS Atlas base layer
The base layer is the first layer of clothing against your skin. A perfect base layer would help drive moisture away, maintain temperature constant and feel good. I’ve always been interested in the great properties…
Review: Osprey Exos 34 backpack
The Osprey Exos range was created to provide a lightweight but still featured rich alternative to other packs of the brand. It comes in three dimensions 34, 46 and 58 litres (for the size M)…
Review: Columbia Silver Ridge long sleeve shirt
For us, travel shirts are a must have when you are planning to go somewhere hot and humid. The question of the long sleeve is debatable but for optimal sun and bug protection it is…