The Voormi River Run Hoodie is a long-sleeve, lightweight wool blend hoodie with thumb loops, a relaxed fit, and a 30 UPF rating. It's great for shielding you from the sun whilst enjoying and frolicking in the outdoors. Based in Colorado (but expanding into Montana), Voormi makes a wide selection
Bluffworks Ascender Chino Pants Review
The Bluffworks Ascender Chino is the sequel to the Original Chinos put out by Bluffworks a couple of years ago. Since my wardrobe still consists of primarily Bluffworks clothing whilst I'm not on the trail (but even sometimes when I am), I was excited to adopt a new pair of pants into my
Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Socks Review
The Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Socks are a 3-layer waterproof sock made of nylon, Lycra spandex, and polyester with a knit exterior, a waterproof membrane, and a moisture-wicking anti-bacterial lining. But I know what you're saying, "What the hell are you talking about waterproof
Ombraz Armless Sunglasses Review
The Ombraz Armless Sunglasses (pronounced ohm-bruhz) are a fresh take on sunglasses eliminating their glasses' arms in favor of a built-in polyester cord. The idea is simple - the arms of your sunglasses are useless and more a liability than an asset. But are they? I've struggled in the past wearing
Bluffworks Horizon Quilted Vest Review
I'm not going to lie, you guys, the Bluffworks Horizon Quilted Vest is the first vest I have ever owned. However, I have had enough experience with Bluffworks that I basically allow them to dictate my entire wardrobe at this point (I have even taken to hiking in their Meridian Dress Shirt). I
Montbell Storm Cruiser Rain Jacket Review
The Montbell Storm Cruiser is Montbell's flagship hard shell and has been a jacket I've been curious about since taking the Montbell Torrent Flier on my Continental Divide Trail thru-hike. Unlike some of my other rain jackets, the Storm Cruiser doesn't much resemble a trash bag and it does more
Bluffworks Meridian Dress Shirt 2.0 Review
The Bluffworks Meridian Dress Shirt 2.0 is an update to Bluffworks Meridian Dress Shirt and it is my go-to shirt for traveling, hiking, and just overall attempting to blend into everyday society. Like the original, the Bluffworks Meridian Dress Shirt 2.0 is lightweight, breathable, comfortable, and
Montbell Tachyon Jacket Review
I've never owned a wind shirt/jacket before and so the Montbell Tachyon Jacket was a new and exciting thing for me to test out. This jacket was a part of my Continental Divide Trail gear, and it accompanied me the entire length of the trail. I used it extensively at high elevations in Colorado
Montbell Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka Review
If you prefer to not immediately retreat to your sleeping bag at the end of the day, there's a good chance you have considered investing in a feather-filled jacket (more commonly known as a down jacket or puffy). After starting and finishing the Continental Divide Trail with an intact Montbell