*This review originally appeared in Dirt Rag Magazine in 2018. Whether you’re going bikepacking or doing a long winter ride in ever-changing conditions, a packable yet very warm jacket is an invaluable piece of gear for when you reach camp for the night or the temperature suddenly drops 20 degrees high in the mountains. There …
Chaco Fantasia sandals.
Despite their popularity amongst the various young outdoor enthusiast communities that I've been a part of, I hadn't ever been the biggest fan of Chacos. They always seemed clunky and heavy, and I don't like heavy shoes. But I also had never discovered a pair of sandals that really impressed me, and so, I decided …