Gear and Wear
A comprehensive review of gear and clothing for the active lifestyle, run and written by an avid hiker, runner, and all around fitness junky. The aim of the Gear and Wear is to fill the gap left from the lack of complete and thorough reviews available anywhere else. As such, all products reviewed by Gear & Wear have been used extensively before being reviewed to insure only reliable information is being passed on to other consumers. Reviews can be found categorized as a piece of gear (for hiking, camping, climbing, boxing/MMA, working out or other), wear (for footwear, shirts, jackets, pants and shorts or accessories) or by their brand name. Additionally we'll also upload a review on some food to keep you fueled! We can also be found on Twitter @GearandWearBlog.
Cost: $55 Great for: Hiking, camping, and outdoor sports like disc golf. The good: Light weight, quick to dry, and UPF 50 protection are all a plus. The bad: Aren't as stain resistant as I would like (it will get stains when other pants won't, but they will come off after two to four washes). Rating Variety/Appearance: 5/10. Comes in 4 colors, all very neutral and formal. As for the design, it is nice but there isn't really much that separates these from any other hiking khakis. Feel/Comfort: 10/10. Its' light weight and softness are bonuses. Quality/Durability: 7/10. As mentioned, they seem to stain easier than most hiking pants I've owned, but recover. Value: 6/10. There isn't much reason to pick this over other similar pants, it's good but not great and the price is average. Other: 0/10. Horrible customer service, I attempted to tell Columbia my concerns when I first noticed the easy staining and I got attitude. Overall rating: 28/50. Verdict: Not worth purchasing, while it feels great it is a let down in most other departments. Cost: $30 Great for: A great choice for fly fishing or hiking. The good: The large rim keeps more of your body protected from the sun than most hats. The bad: It is super annoying to wear when it is windy as it will either come off your head or flap right in your face. Rating Variety/Appearance: 4/10. Limited choices and an ok but not great look means this hat isn't very special. Feel/Comfort: 7/10. It is very comfortable, when it stays on. If you use the fasteners chances are the hat is flying off you or misbehaving making you wish you had a standard baseball hat. Quality/Durability: 10/10. It holds up to use and can be folded or stuffed away and come back to its' normal shape relatively easily. Value: 7/10. It fits a niche market, but if you are exposed to really hot temperatures with little breeze then his could be a greater it. Other: 10/10. The breathable mesh helps keep your head cool and airy. Overall: 38/50. Verdict: A terrific purchase, but only to those who can utilize its' uses without dealing with very windy environments. |
About your Reviewer: Joe P.Growing up in Michigan and around the Great Lakes has made it easy to be an avid outdoors enthusiast and conservationist my whole life. I love doing anything that keeps me staying active and being outdoors. This ranges from running, lifting, climbing, hiking, camping, biking, etc. All of these hobbies of mine are things I take very seriously and love to do. Because of this, before I make any purchase for one of my passions I try to do as much research about a product as possible to insure I am getting a product that I will enjoy for years. That has led to me starting this site in hopes of helping others avoid the guess work I went through by providing honest and unbiased product reviews. If you have any questions, concerns, or request please contact me at [email protected] ArchivesCategories
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