How I'd Wire: The Fitness Fanatic


Updated 07/20/11 1:14 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

How I'd Wire The Fitness Fanatic

You're not alone if your 2010 New Year's resolutions included getting fit — even I promised I'd step away from my computer and get on a treadmill every once in awhile. OK, fine, five days a week. So while looking for some inspiration to climb on the elliptical, I picked out five items I'd want on my fitness wish list to get me through tough gym sessions, hours of walking (that pedometer doesn't Read more

The Radiance Jacket Keeps You Warm and Charges Your iPod


Updated 10/29/09 3:55 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

The Radiance Jacket By Mountain Hardwear Keeps You Warm and Charges Your iPod

Yesterday, FitSugar brought a fun product over to my desk — this cute bomber style ski jacket. At first glance I thought it was just a jacket, but little did I know that this Radiance Jacket from Mountain Hardwear is outfitted with all the necessary gear to heat up the jacket and to charge your gadgets, you know. . . for those long ski runs in the Swiss Alps. The way it works is the jacket Read more

Gear Review: Radiance Jacket by Mountain Hardwear


Updated 11/08/09 9:23 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Gear Review: Radiance Jacket by Mountain Hardwear

If you are looking forward to Winter but not the cold that accompanies it, Mountain Hardwear has constructed a jacket for you. The Radiance Jacket ($230) is pre-wired for the Ardica Moshi Power System ($145). When fully charged, the battery powered energy pack will keep you warm for a little over eight and a half hours when set on the low setting and three hours when set for high. The heater Read more

Get Your Butt in Gear: Ventigaiters


Updated 04/04/07 11:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Get Your Butt in Gear:  Ventigaiters

Spring is about warmer weather, buds growing, and flowers blooming. Well, not quite yet. First comes the rain and when it rains, that means mud. Don't let a little mud prevent you from taking that first spring hike you've been looking forward to all winter. All you need is a rain jacket, some waterproof trail shoes like these from Keen, and something to protect your lower legs from getting wet Read more