Articles by Zachary Sands

POC Orb Clarity Goggle Review

Outdoor Product Reviews By Zachary Sands|February 2, 2018 |0

I used to be of the opinion that goggles are pretty much goggles. How much could there be to worry about? You pay enough to be able to see through them and keep the cold wind out of your eyes, hopefully look cool in the process, and there you go. A pair of goggles. But [...]

17 Best Insulated Jackets

Snowboard Jacket Reviews By Zachary Sands|January 3, 2018 |1

Standalone, mid layer or just something to wear to the grocery store these 20 insulated jackets are sure to be a hit with the outdoor community. We tested a bunch of insulated pieces of outerwear specifically jackets here in the Tetons of Wyoming. The following our picks for the best lightweight insulated jacket of the [...]

2015 Salomon Q-Lab Ski Review

Ski Reviews By Zachary Sands|December 22, 2015 |0

Salomon has been making a push for versatility in their freeski category this year, and the Salomon Q-lab is the best expression of that. This ski is a mash up of characteristics that gives it solid performance across a wide variety of terrain. Fin out more in my review below : Salomon Q-Lab Review Built [...]

How Can Recco Help You Stay Alive in Avalanche Terrain?

Mountain Culture By Zachary Sands|March 20, 2015 |0

So I didn’t really know much about Recco, which I didn’t realize until I actually started reading about it. Even after going over our last article about Recco, I was still left confused. I bet you might be too. What is a Recco Reflector? It turns out there’s a reason for ignorance. The Recco system [...]

Dye T1 Goggle Review

Outdoor Product Reviews By Zachary Sands|February 20, 2015 |0

It seems I was not alone in being a bit skeptical of snow goggles from Dye Optics, known far better for their paintball masks. But I am also not alone in eventually finding out that good optics is good optics, and that the Dye T1 goggle more than holds up in comparison to any big [...]

Big Agnes Meaden Jacket Review

Snowboard Jacket Reviews By Zachary Sands|February 10, 2015 |0

Big Agnes has been slowly but surely building an excellent reputation for outdoor gear, mostly on the back of their innovations in lightweight tents and sleep systems. But this year they have made a big splash with their apparel, and their puffy jackets in particular. Big Agnes Meaden Review The Big Agnes Meaden (the hoodless [...]