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Gear Review: HYLETE Ion Pants - Mud Run Guide

Gear Review: HYLETE Ion Pants - Mud Run Guide


Gear Review: HYLETE Ion Pants - Mud Run Guide

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 06:39 AM PDT

I've been a fan of HYLETE ever since I got my first pair of their pants back in 2017 (seriously…take a look at this post from the weekend I got them below).  They make some great stuff so when it was time to pick a warmup hoodie and pants for the Conquer The Gauntlet Pro Team, we looked at their products first. In the end, we decided to go with the Ion Pants for the team so here is a quick review on some thoughts on them:

Comfort:  Just like the other HYLETE pants and shorts I own, the Helix II Pants , these pants are super soft and comfortable.

Fit and Colors:  The Ion pants are offered in both black and olive.  They have a more athletic type fit than some of the other HYLETE clothes that I own.  For warmup clothes, I think this is a better option than some of the looser fitting options I have.  The waist has a drawstring so if you put on or lose weight, they will still fit perfectly.

Material:  The pants are made from 79% Micro Recycled Polyester / 21% Spandex, giving them just a little stretch.  It allows makes them breathable and they will dry off pretty quickly.

Unique Features:  The pants have two normal pockets on the front but also a third pocket on the right hip.  I love this for storing more important items like cell phones, ID, or credit cards.  I find this comforting knowing I can warm up for a race without worrying about losing some important items.

Price:  The Ion pants are $92.  Although this is my first year wearing the Ion pants, I can say that all of HYLETE's products are super durable.  The Helix pants I got in 2017 are still in great shape and I wear them multiple times a week.  I suspect the Ion will be of similar durability and plan on having them in great condition for the next couple of years.

Overall:  Overall, I love the HYLETE Ion pants as much as I love their other products.  HYLETE continues to bring top quality products for Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) athletes or anyone that enjoys working out.  I'll continue to shop with them because I know whatever I get I'm going to love.  They also offer a "Performance Guarantee" that says "If you are not 100% satisfied with the quality or performance of your purchase, return it for a full refund within 60 days", which I've never had to use.  Get comfortable this race season and wear HYLETE.

5/5 stars

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Florida Man Stuffs Wine down Pants in Local Winecrime Rampage - Wine Spectator

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 12:58 PM PDT

Armed with only his big-boy pants and a thirst for Napa's finest bottles, a Florida man has been sowing chaos in wine shops around the southwestern corner of his state with a string of brazen yet simple thefts. Rather than opting for more attention-getting wine-pilfering methods, like, say, jumping onto a moving tanker of wine, the suspect allegedly stuffed $800 worth of wine from a Total Wine & More in Estero, Fla., down his pants—seven bottles on three separate trips. Another local wine shop owner has seen some $2,000 worth of wine vanish from her shop in recent weeks as well, and security video footage shows a man of similar appearance performing the telltale wine-to-waistline trick.

At Tony's Off Third, a wine shop in Naples, Fla., it all started when a bottle of Opus One went missing on May 30. "My manager was walking by that section and he noticed that our Opus One had gone from five bottles to four bottles," owner Sukie Honeycutt recounted to Unfiltered. "He checked our [point-of-sale] system and saw we had not sold any that day."

Florida man stealing wine

Left: The suspect, seen on a security cam at a Total Wine, cleverly uses a shopping cart to divert attention from his preferred method of wine transport (pants). Right: Tony's Off Third, where several pantscrimes went down. (Courtesy of Tony's Off Third)

Honeycutt checked her surveillance footage and saw a man grab a bottle from the Opus display, check his surroundings, then slip the bottle down his pants. She went back and checked her inventory and sales to find that more wine had been stolen in previous weeks.

"He was coming in every Saturday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.," Honeycutt said. "There was one time he took a magnum of Nickel & Nickel, and another time when he actually stuffed three bottles down his pants: a Caymus, a Far Niente Cab and a Shafer Hillside Select." Growing bolder (but mindful of wearing PPE), the scofflaw even operated in shorts. Honeycutt's theory is that the thief employed his Florida-honed ingenuity to equip his trousers with some sort of sturdy bag to hold the weight. She calculates $2,000 in retail value was stolen.

Two Naples police detectives conducted a stakeout at Tony's, but the man had gotten ahead. A few weeks after the Opus bottle went missing, a similar-looking man lifted $800 worth of wine from the Total Wine & More in Estero. His M.O.? Three trips, seven bottles, two legs. "We're 90 percent sure he's the same person," Honeycutt told Unfiltered. "And the methodology points to that too."

According to a Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Facebook post, the alleged Total Wine thief was finally apprehended and arrested on June 15 (at a Total Wine), and Honeycutt plans to press charges and pursue reimbursement. "I hate to give him credit," she said. "But this was a pretty ingenious way of stealing wine."


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What Should You Wear with White Pants? Here Are 5 Tips - Gear Patrol

Posted: 23 Jun 2020 02:25 AM PDT

White pants can be daunting. They seem like a good idea at the time of purchase, but when it comes time to get dressed, you're not so sure you can pull them off. "How do I wear these?" you ask yourself. The only answer you hear in return is your own echo, rebounding off the walls of your empty apartment. There's nobody there to guide you in your style quandary.

That's why I'm here. My experience (tons of bricked outfits) has taught me well and I'll be the one to guide you on this pristine, white pant journey. Whether your vibe is comfy, clean, fashion-forward, sartorial or whatever, here are a few ways to incorporate white pants into your wardrobe.

Keep it Simple

Prizm Link Necklace by Third Crown $740
Flatlock Seam Crew Sweater by Buzz Rickson $150
Supima Cotton Tee by Forty Five $32
501 Original Fit Jeans by Levi's $60
Comfort Turnout Boot by R.M. Williams $495

Don't overthink it. An easy way to rock your white jeans is to keep it clean. Can't say that that's easy to do (they're white after all), but what we mean is to keep everything else simple. White jeans can be the statement here if you just pair it with a plain tee and pull-on boots. If you're feeling a little more adventurous, add some accessories, whether that's a watch or a classic chain necklace.

Rely on Indigo

Sage Unisex Round Sunglasses by Raen $140
EZY Ultra Stretch Color Jeans by Uniqlo $40
Cunningham Coat by Imperfects $220
Chambray Work Shirt by Todd Snyder $168
Traditional Handsewn 3-Eyelet Classic Lug by Timberland $150

A never-fail outfit is a simple pair of blue jeans and white T-shirt. With a pair of white jeans, you can take that same formula and just flip it, pairing it with a denim shirt or jacket on top. It could be a western-style denim shirt or a chambray button-up, or a denim chore coat. The combo of indigo and white works well in basically any situation and whether the denim is on top or the bottom is irrelevant.

Add Some Color

Earth Embassy Tee by Total Luxury Spa $60
DB Cargo Workpants by Darryl Brown $190
Analogue Sunglasses by Akila $125
Tie-Dye Silver Crew Socks by American Trench $23
Boston by Birkenstock $140

Instead of thinking of the white pants as the subject, you can treat it as the canvas instead. Add some energy to it with a mix of colors, patterns, prints and don't be afraid to lean into the brighter colors. Building the outfit this way allows the pants to ground the outfit, anchoring the colors together. While we're on the subject of color, you can ease into white pants with a pair that's not so stark white, like this natural-toned pair from Darryl Brown.

Act Like You're on Vacation

Contrast Stitch Bucket Hat by Urban Outfitters $19
Open Collar Block Print Shirt by Beams Plus $125
Wide-Leg Cotton Trousers by Raey $330
Smooth Leather Sandals by Goya $266

White pants are made for summer. The vacation you're having may only be in your mind (if it's not a trip to the back yard), but you can still dress like you're soaking in the sun far away. Try a patterned shirt and some breezy sandals to get into the mindset. And, loosen up the silhouette while you're at it.

Prep Your Outfit

New York New York Cap by Corridor $45
Field Shirt by Alex Mill $94
Slim Authentic Flex Jeans by Madewell $125
Larson Weejun Loafers by G.H.Bass & Co. $110

You can always take a page out of 'Take Ivy'. Add some prep in your step with a pair of classic penny loafers and a military-inspired button-up on top so it doesn't look like you're trying to relive your college days.

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