Posts By Matt K.

First Impressions

X-1 got its start back in 2001 as H20 Audio. And after more than a decade delivering waterproof workout gear, the company rechristened itself and began rolling out …
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First Impressions

Yurbuds are relative newcomers to the headphone market having joined the fray in 2008. We’re just starting to see their products pop up on retailers shelves here locally. …
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Time to get outside. The sun is warm and the days are longer. So go for a day hike, hit the trail on the mountain bike, or get serious about …
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First Impressions

Boreas is a small outdoor gear company located in San Francisco and staffed by former designers from The North Face, Eddie Bauer and Jeremy Jones. The company’s packs …
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First Impressions

Outdoor Research has been owned by one of the fashion-retailing Nordstrom clan for more than 10 years now. And despite initial concerns from loyal followers, Outdoor Research’s leadership …
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First Impressions

In a pouch the size of an emergency blanket’s – that’s how the Sierra Designs Summit Sack arrived at GearGuide. Open the pouch and out pours a full-size …
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