Category: Gear

  • French Running Shoe brand, HOKA takes flight in the Philippines

    French Running Shoe brand, HOKA takes flight in the Philippines

    I recently co-led a group of foreign photographers on a photo tour up north. I noticed a couple of them were wearing HOKA shoes: A lady from the USA, who I learned was a casual runner. Then another guy, from Australia, who is an ultra-marathon runner and used to run competitively around the globe. I…

  • Columbia Sportswear Flagship Store Relaunched With Epic Retail Environment

    Columbia Sportswear Flagship Store Relaunched With Epic Retail Environment

    Ever since I started venturing into the outdoors more than two decades ago, Columbia Sportswear has been a reliable companion. It’s a trusted brand among mountaineers. Personally if I can grab a few apparels from them, I would. It’s not cheap but you get what you pay for. Quality and technology that can last for…

  • Fox Flux 2.0: Fox Racing Philippines Launches an Updated Favorite MTB Trail Helmet

    Fox Flux 2.0: Fox Racing Philippines Launches an Updated Favorite MTB Trail Helmet

    Decade ago since it was originally released, the Flux quickly became a staple on trails all over the world. Mountain bike riders highly regard the Flux as the original Mountain Bike Trail helmet. It was FOX’s number one selling Mountain Bike product, which helped position the brand as a leader in the very competitive trail…

  • Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Stylish Active Traveler 2017

    Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Stylish Active Traveler 2017

    It’s a few days before Christmas and for some of us, like me, I’m a crammer when it comes to gift-buying. If you’re still wondering what to give your traveller friends, it’s not that hard to please us really. Yes, we do appreciate another headwear, multi-tools, sporks, another water container ( I think I have…

  • Peak Design Capture POV: Hands-free Action Cam Mount

    Peak Design Capture POV: Hands-free Action Cam Mount

    Action cameras are best used without us thinking about it being there. So instead of holding on to our selfie sticks, hands-free accessories are available. It makes us just think about our awesome action videos and not the camera. The Kickstarter-born company Peak Design created the Capture POV. Adopting the design from their highly successful…

  • Keeping Warm with the Columbia Flash Forward Down Hooded Jacket

    Keeping Warm with the Columbia Flash Forward Down Hooded Jacket

    It’s always a good idea to bring a good jacket when traveling. Even in our tropical country, squalls or drafts of cold can be sudden, especially when venturing to the Cordilleras. In my recent travels to the cold highlands, I got to use the Columbia Flash Forward Down Hooded Jacket this time. It’s a lightweight,…