The following review was written by ATRA gear wrangler Sarah Barber and features, The Best of the Vests: Nathan Aerozip 1L and Black Diamond Distance 2L. Product was provided for the test and review at no charge. As a trail runner who likes to go the distance and sweats like a can of cold beer… Read more »
The following test and review was composed by ATRA gear wrangler Sarah Barber and features the BioLite Range 500 headlamp. Product was provided at no cost for the test and review. Daylight savings time began as a grand plan from humanity to trick the sun into giving us more hours of daylight. I’m here to… Read more »
The following review by Sarah Barber features Tifosi sunglasses. Product was provided at no charge for the test and review. Punxsutawney Phil might have seen his shadow this year, but as far as the northwestern U.S. is concerned, Mother Nature took a sharp left turn in December and hasn’t looked back. Instead, she continues to… Read more »
No brand is more closely associated with the development of trail running poles than LEKI. While not all trail runners fully appreciate the benefits of trail running-specific poles, the percentage of runners using poles is growing rapidly worldwide. In 2015, German-based pole manufacturing company, LEKI, introduced the world’s first fully collapsible trail running-specific pole. The… Read more »
The following review was written by ATRA team member Anita Ortiz and features the Ororo Tech Trail 1/4-zip long sleeve shirt. Product was provided for the review and test at no charge. The Ororo Women’s TechTrail ¼-Zip Hoodie has fast become one of the ‘go-to’ items in my closet. I wear it at least twice… Read more »
When it comes to gear, the trail running community has extensive lists of essentials…and an even bigger list of wants. While trail running may be a simple sport that largely only requires a pair of shoes to go for runs (ideally trail running-specific shoes), most trail runners use a wide variety of items to train,… Read more »
The following review was written by ATRA team member Anita Ortiz and features iLive Clear wireless open ear clip earbuds. Product was provided at no charge for the test and review. I love listening to music. I especially love listening to music during long ultra-running races. Similarly, I have a friend who listens to books… Read more »
The following review was compiled by trail runner Sarah Barber and features Tracksmith Overland Collection – Long Sleeve shirt and Short Tights. Product was provided for the test and review at no charge. No one can compete with the current popularity of pickleball, but trail running is also rumored to be one of the fastest… Read more »
The following review was compiled by trail runner Sarah Barber and features Ciele Athletics DLYShort 4” long brief vs TRNShort 4” brief. Product was provided for the test and review at no charge. Trail runners, if you think shorts season is coming to an end, think again. Most athletes are comfortable training in shorts in… Read more »
“It’s not easy. But we believe the outdoor industry can do better. And we’re here to raise the bar. And honestly, we love it.” —Jensen Brehm, co-founder of Ombraz Ombraz “Armless Sunglasses,” MacGyvered their way into the sunglass market in 2018, introducing innovations in practicality and sustainability that few sunglass manufacturers had previously explored. Co-founder,… Read more »
The following review was written by Sarah Barber and features Altra and SOAR. Product was provided at no cost for the test and review. Some pairings defy the odds, like the unique friendship between Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart. Other dynamic duos make us wonder how either member of the couple could exist without the… Read more »
The following review was written by ATRA vice president Susan Kendrick and features Outdoor Research trail kit – shorts, tank, jacket. Product was provided for the test and review at no charge. Attention to Details You Didn’t See Coming Anybody solving a problem in the outdoors usually has a lot on the line. So, when… Read more »
When my massage therapist asked me if I’d rather trail run or play pickleball, I was somewhat befuddled. Without a ready answer – and a bit panicked – I thought, “Do I need to choose one or the other?” Yes, I’m one of those pickleball people – one of an estimated 19 million players in… Read more »
Sarah Barber reviews Nuyarn including Outoor Vitals and LÉ BENT sun hoodies. Apparel was provided at no charge for the test and review. With the summer solstice just days away, most trail runners are opting for strappy tanks and crops—and that’s if they wear anything on top at all. Me? I’m typically a sports-bra-only kind… Read more »
The following review was written by Anita Ortiz and features the H20 Audio TRI2 Pro. Anita has been running on trails for over 40 years and her race resume spans from 5k trails to 100 mile ultras and includes numerous USATF championship titles and team USA medals. Product was provided at no cost for the… Read more »
Trail runner and ATRA team member Sarah Barber reviews Saucony Endorphin Speed 5. Product was provided for the test and review at no charge. If there’s one thing many trail runners neglect, it’s speed. However, the days when staying power alone could win off-road races are over. Records are falling every few weeks, and things… Read more »
The following review was written by Anita Ortiz and features the Nathan Pinnacle Pro 6L vest and SpeedDraw 2 Insulated flask. Anita has been running on trails for over 40 years and her race resume spans from 5k trails to 100 mile ultras and includes numerous USATF championship titles and team USA medals. Product was… Read more »
Trail runner and ATRA team member Sarah Barber reviews Arc’teryx Norvan Jacket, Norvan Crew Neck Shirt SS, Norvan Short 5”, and Vertex Speed Low Shoe. Product was provided for the test and review at no charge. For decades, I’ve thought of Arc’teryx as a high-end outdoor apparel company whose focus lives in the mountain peaks… Read more »
ATRA team member Robert “Sherb” Sherburn reviews the Mudroom Intermodal back pack. Product was provided at no charge for the test and review. With the quality design and ruggedness we’ve come to expect from Mudroom Backpacks, their new Intermodal is no exception, unless size matters. All of the solid features that trail runners and outdoor… Read more »
The following review by Sarah Barber features OMORPHO – Unique Weighted Apparel for Resistance Training. Product was provided for the test and review at no charge. Back in February, I shared some of the benefits of training with weights and weighted packs or vests. If you’re interested in boosting your trail running strength, there are… Read more »
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