Is it Waterproof? Mo Gear, Mo Tests!

Posted on by Douglas Beaumont

So the other night I'm standing in the shower wearing a plastic skirt, sun hat, and biking gloves . . . I got my nearly final gear shipment the other day and found myself with some time to test the remaining "waterproof" items to see how they performed. Testing was exactly as fun as you … Continue reading Is it Waterproof? Mo Gear, Mo Tests!

Skirting: The Issue

Posted on by Douglas Beaumont

So, rain pants are great in theory. The problem is they're difficult to put on / take off fast because they generally require removing/replacing shoes plus a full pack drop (possibly in the rain and mud). Then there's the limited success they have in keeping your waist and legs dry anyway (often failing to keep … Continue reading Skirting: The Issue