Gear review: Patagonia Light Flyer jacket, light trail running hardshell

Caught on the trail by a sudden downpour. It happens. For some it’s the apex of their run. Rain splashing on your face, mud everywhere, and the scents of the forest waking up all at once. If this is your gig you’ll also want to be prepared. Let’s see if Patagonia’s latest trail specific hardshell… Continue reading Gear review: Patagonia Light Flyer jacket, light trail running hardshell

What’s hot this winter (2011/2012)

At this point pretty much every manufacturer have released their winter collection for 2011/2012. This season looks like it will be all about Gore-Tex Active Shell and Polartech Neo Shell. Announced early this year, Active Shell seems to work quite well in terms of breathability/waterproofing, as does Neo Shell. Active Shell is already featured in… Continue reading What’s hot this winter (2011/2012)

Mammut preparing new Eiger Extreme range

We are starting to see the first products popping up for Autumn collections at all the big brands. If you’ve been following you’ll noticed one common tech in most high end collection: the new Gore-Tex Active Shell fabric. Mammut has announced that it will also be using Gore’s latest innovation in a new collection named… Continue reading Mammut preparing new Eiger Extreme range