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Alex (Steak Sauce) The Castelli Gabba Jersey has been my most worn piece of kit this this past fall and winter. It is a very functional jersey that can work as a cool weather wind-blocker, a wet weather outer layer, or, when paired with a warm base-layer, a cold-weather jacket. I originally bought the short-sleeve Gabba Jersey last … Read more
The North Face ThermoBall Jacket combines the best properties of down with the wet environment benefits of synthetic insulation. ThermoBall is a type of Primaloft insulation that allows this jacket to be light, pack well, and still keep the wearer warm when wet. Synthetic insulations usually fall short of down in terms of warmth-to-weight ratio … Read more
The Specialized Renegade Control 2Bliss 29×1.8 tire has a relatively narrow width and light weight for a 29er tire. These aspects drew me to it when shopping for a tire for gravel events and races that would be faster rolling and easier to spin-up than the heavier 2.0s I was running. However, after a few … Read more
Nearly every outdoor enthusiast holds a special place in their heart for Colorado. With miles and miles of mountain bike trails, brutal ascents to test the legs of even the most fit road cyclist, world-class whitewater rivers, challenging climbing, amazing ski runs, and some of the most breathtaking scenery, the Rocky Mountain state has it all. Another reason that so many … Read more
The Vargo Triad XE multi-fuel stove‘s size makes it a welcome addition to my bikepacking gear. I have chosen gear that packs well and bags that can be extended to hold quite a bit. However, saving space with items such as my stove opens up the pack for other essentials or more comfort items. The … Read more