You know Western Rise, right? If you don’t, I’d say you need to put them on your radar. I’m a big fan of their Evolution pants (talked about here) as they’re perfect for travel, the outdoors, or just lounging around. Well, if you want something a bit more action-oriented, then the Western Rise Move collection is where it’s at.
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The Western Rise Shorts are ready to cool you off
I’m going to keep this one really simple. You remember the Western Rise pants? They’ve been awesome, versatile travel pants, as well as a great thinner office option in the summer. Well, now they’ve taken that great design, and are giving you a shorts option. I wouldn’t mind a longer inseam, myself, but you can pre-order yours now for $85 (a 21% discount) direct from Western Rise.
For when it’s safe to head out, the Outdoor Vitals Satu Pants are ready
It was back at the end of 2018 when I went hands-on with the slimmest “puffy” jacket I had ever tried (which you can see here), which was my introduction to the great stuff Outdoor Vitals was producing. Just recently, they started up a campaign for a new garment perfect for when we can resume outdoor adventures – the Outdoor Vitals Satu Pants.
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Get ready for warmer weather – and being able to leave your house – with the SCOTTeVEST RFID Travel Vest
Around these parts, warmer weather is starting show up in fits and starts. Sure, we can’t really leave the home these days (at least for another month, it seems), but maybe you just want a light layer for lounging out on the patio – and to be ready for when you can actually head out and do something? If so, then the SCOTTeVEST RFID Travel Vest is a great candidate for you to check out.
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The Coalatree Switchback is ready to adventure travels
I’ve written a fair amount about Coalatree (seen here), and I’ve even spent some time with a pair of their comfortable and travel-ready Trailhead pants. They took their know-how from the coffee-derived hoodie and have a short-sleeved shirt ready for the warm weather, in the form of the Coalatree Switchback.
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Give your toes some breathing room as you run with NimbleToes
If you’re thinking about getting into better shape, running – at least at first – seems like one of the easiest things to pick up. Just get a pair of running shoes on your feet, and off you go. Then, if you get serious about it, you realize that there’s a lot more that can go into shoe selection (it’s why stores will precisely measure your foot and check your stride to recommend things). What if you’ve embraced the “barefoot style” and want to run? There are a few brand that comes to mind (Xero and Vivo) but those tend to eschew the cushiony feel of running shoes. Enter NimbleToes.
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Now you’re playing with power – if you’ve got the Tranzend Ultra Coat
While I can’t speak for all of you, here in Chicago we’re still definitely getting hit with tastes of winter (interspersed with some very spring-like weather). In fact, as I write this, we’ve got a winter storm on the way. That means I’ll have my heavier down coat in play, but if you don’t want the bulk, then something like the Tranzend Ultra Coat may be what you’re looking for.
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The SCOTTeVEST Essential Jacket turns 2
Well, not that the design itself is two years old – it’s just that we’ve hit version 2.0, you see. They’ve taken what has been one of their most popular jacket designs (myself, I’ve been partial to the Tropiformer) and updated it.
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Going American-Made with American Giant
What drives you when you’re looking for clothes? Sure, you are probably considering how it looks, and then many of us (myself included) are very conscious of price. In some ways, we’ve become solely driven by price and price alone. I’ll admit, that’s a trap I get caught in, but it’s one that I’m trying to climb out of. The concept of “fast fashion” and the cheap prices driven my low labor costs in plants overseas – that’s just not a good thing. Once you realize what our pursuit of inexpensive clothes is doing to other people, you want look at other options. That’s where companies like American Giant come in.
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Reviewing the Zero Down Vest
It was earlier this fall that we brought you word of a new vest hitting Kickstarter, the Zero Down (which you can see here). Since then, the weather has turned colder, and we got a sample in to test out to see how it performs in the real world.
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