Gear Review

juju hats take a fresh approach to the rather boring under helmet cap. Unlike most under ski helmet caps, the juju hats are colorful and add some style to your outfit. juju was founded in Big Sky, Montana, by two realtors who noticed there's a lack of stylish, performance caps. These caps are made for women, men and kids.

Juju Hat under Ski Helmet

If your looking for a commuter bike light or a back-up for night riding, look no further than the Princeton Tec Push. Priced at about $45, it's a great value for the quality and dependability of the light. The light is powered by three AAA batteries. For a commuter light this is perfect. You don't have to worry about constantly recharging the light battery. Just hit the button and go.

Princeton Tec Push Commuter Bike Light

WOW! That's about all I could say once I turned on the Lupine Wilma. This is by far the brightness bike light I have ever seen. It's hard to say "bike light" because it can be used for so much more. The Lupine Wilma X is designed for extreme sports. It comes with a headband, so it can be worn like a traditional headlamp. The light can be dismounted quickly, so it's great for adventure racing.

Lupine Wilma Lighting System

Bike Lights are no longer just for bikes. The Light and Motion Stella 300 can be used for any outdoor adventure where you need a very bright light. This small unit puts out 300 Lumen, and has a battery that fits comfortably into your pocket.

Light & Motion Stella 300

I saw the Carhartt Acadia Jacket at the 2010 Summer Outdoor Retailer show and immediately wanted to test it out. I have a number of Carhartt coats, but they are all too bulky for performance activewear. That's where the Acadia fits in. This has all the bomber features you'd expect from Carhartt, triple seam stitching, taped seams, a durable fabric; AND it's lightweight, waterproof and breathable.

Carhartt Acadia Jacket Skiing

The Carhartt Work Dry Thermal Crew Neck makes an excellent baselayer for outdoor adventures or for cold-weather work. The Work Dry fabric wicks moisture away from the skin, so you stay dry and warm. It's 100% polyester knit, with flat-lock seams that are durable and prevent chaffing. The fabric has an anti-odor treatment.

Work Dry Thermal on the Slopes

The Short Sleeve Twill is Carhartt's classic work shirt. The fabric is wrinkle-resistant with a stain-repel-and-release finish. I found the shirt to be very comfortable, while at the same time extremely durable. I really like the buttons system. I usually don't like to work in button up shirts because I always snag a button and it busts off. I didn't have that problem with the twill work shirt.

Carhartt Short Sleeve Twill Work Shirt

Carhartt recently introduced a new pant, the Washed Twill Dungaree. It's a lightweight version of the popular canvas work pants. You still get the hammer loop, side utility pockets and reinforced seams, without getting the "work pant" look. I had a number of clients ask me, "Are those Carhartts?" I'd laugh and say "Yeah, and I'm going to hike in them after our meeting."

Carhartt Washed Twill Dungaree in the Office

The Dual Electronics XGPS150 is a universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver. It works with any Bluetooth enabled device. I tested the receiver with my iOS powered iPod Touch (4th generation) and my Android powered Samsung Smartphone. The XGPS150 is rechargeable and lasts up to eight working hours on one charge. The device comes with a USB powered charger and an adapter to charge using a vehicle's cigarette lighter. The kit also includes a strap to attach the device to your backpack, bag or arm and a non-slip pad for a vehicle or boat.

Ever left your headphones at home on a cool day?  Or worried about rain or water damaging the ear buds while you jammed out?  Thanks to the Rusty Wired Series, now your headphones are integrated into the jacket that you take with you. That’s right, instead of sloughing around the cord to plug into your phone or mp3, now the buds are integrated into Rusty outerwear.  Look closely on the Rusty Wired Series Tech Fleece and you will see that the hoodie drawstrings actually can be put into your ear to listen to music.