Mini Reviews
Gear Shots: May 11, 2022
Shoulder season gear from Leatt, SixSixOne, and Showers Pass
REVIEW
Endura MT500 Waterproof Jacket II and Spray Trouser
Do the Athertons know what it takes to stay comfortable in the PNW?
EDITORIAL
Things Put Aside, For When I Can Ride (Part 1)
A fresh 7Mesh Guardian Weatherproof Vest, Kali's Invader 2.0 full-face trail helmet, and some baseline kicks for when he's back on the bike.
Review
PNW Components Hip Pack, Jacket, and more... (pricing updated)
Can PNW produce more than components and stretch into jackets, shorts and bum bags...
REVIEW
Race Face Conspiracy Wet Weather Line
Shorts, pants, jacket and gloves that expose a not-so-secret plan to keep you riding no matter the weather...
REVIEW
Showers Pass Little Crossover Kids' Jacket
A 2.5-layer truly weatherproof jacket for 4-to-8-year-old kids from Showers Pass...
REVIEW
Rivals & Collaborators: The Race Face Conspiracy Jersey v. Stash Jacket
The Stash is a 'sometimes jacket' with a built-in frame attachment and the Conspiracy Jersey is a super-stretchy, effort-friendly, weather-resistant jersey...
REVIEW
Specialized Trail Rain Jacket
Not just for cold rain
OUTERWEAR REVIEW
Pearl Izumi Elevate Jacket and Summit Shorts - Reviewed
I’ve decided that there is such a thing as bad weather, and the best we can hope is to find a piece of clothing that eases our suffering without costing a fortune.
REVIEW
2021 Leatt Winter Apparel
Traditionally known for their neck braces and helmets, Leatt has quietly been rolling out progressively better apparel for a few years now.
REVIEW
7Mesh Copilot Jacket Review
Constructed using Gore-Tex Paclite Plus, the Copilot is much more than just an emergency layer, although its light weight and minimal bulk make it easy to carry on every ride.
REVIEW
7mesh Thunder Pants and Men's Skypilot Jacket
Two uncompromising garments designed to protect you from the rain in Portland, Quebec, New York, Vancouver, the UK or France...
MTB specific jacket from Patagonia
Patagonia Dirt Roamer Jacket Review
Effective riding gear for variety of weather conditions
REVIEW
Giro Chrono Pro Neoshell Rain (& No-Rain) Jacket
For some people the best rain jacket may not be the one that puts the highest priority on keeping water out...
WET WEATHER REVIEW
Fox Flexair NeoShell Water Jacket & Ranger 3L Water Pant Review
Gear from Fox for staying comfortable and motivated to ride through the cold, wet months.
WHATCHA PACKIN'?
Pete Roggeman's Spurcycle Hip Pack and Contents
Spring and summer riding means we can get away with lighter packs - here's Roggey's loadout for rides of two hours or less.
EDITORIAL | REVIEW
Emotional Support Jackets (Featuring The Pearl Izumi Summit Shell)
An Emotional Support Jacket (ESJ), like Pearl Izumi's Summit Shell, is no substitute for a waterproof rain jacket, but cost-per-use might make it an excellent investment...
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
What Are You Carrying? Andrew's Hip Pack.
I'd consider changes or additions as long as I can still fit a whole Enduro Potato or a can of beer in there...
Presented by 7Mesh
2-Minute Expert: How Gore-Tex Works
Almost no one understands how Gore-Tex works, or how to take care of it. Let's fix that!
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
Showers Pass Syncline CC Jacket
The weather has been perfect on the North Shore lately... to test a Showers Pass Jacket.
Wet Weather Review
Race Face Conspiracy Jacket - Reviewed
Rationalizing a lot of jackets is quite easy when you live in Vancouver - because we get every type of rain in every season...
WHAT TO GIVE | WHAT TO GET
2019 Gift Guide: Week 1
Something to ride, something to keep you dry, and something that'll warm you up from the inside...
Wet Weather Gear
Reviewed - Gore C3/C5 Jacket and Shorts
"Like a frat boy hitting the ground after his first kegger. It was kind of shocking..."
Gloves, shorts and jacket for Cold and wet weather
Giro Nasty Weather Apparel
Giro is getting serious about gear for riders who aren't deterred when things get cold and stormy...