Ortlieb Atrack ST 34L Backpack Review
With great anticipation, I was itching to give the Ortlieb Atrack ST 34L Backpack a…
Author Bella Santos
Bella Santos
Bella was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, and loves exploring it through backpacking, climbing, and camping. Although she adores the Cascades, she dreams of one day living in the desert. She works and guides for Peak 7 Adventures.
Review: Arc’teryx Norvan SL Insulated Hoody
Snow has finally begun falling here in the Inland Northwest, and the flakes are a welcome reprieve…
MSR Revo Ascent Snowshoe & Paragon Bindings Review
MSR is no stranger to snowshoes. Their shoe designs and bindings have been tops in…
Review: Arc’teryx Konseal FL GTX shoe
Approach shoes inhabit a unique space in the outdoorists gear wardrobe. An approach shoe isn’t…
Toad&Co Sustainability Initiative a Commitment Woven into Each Garment
In a shifting consumer climate, companies are often in the process of development, rebranding, and…
Patagonia Women’s Escala Rock Pants Review
Pants made to look good, both at the crag and wherever you find yourself afterward.…
Review: Women’s Arc’teryx Proton FL Hoody
Few pieces in my kit have been put through such varied and rigorous rotation as…
Review: Women’s Arc’teryx Psiphon FL Pants
I literally gasped when I first put on these pants. They… fit? If you’ve been following my…
Review: Patagonia Capilene Air Hoody
Sometimes you find a piece of gear that just works. The comfort, function, style, fit… all the…
Women’s Patagonia Hyper Puff Hoody Review
This is a jacket built for belays, frigid camps, and the moments when the weather…
Review: Women’s Patagonia City Storm Parka
This new knee-length parka from Patagonia is designed for the city, both in form and…
Patagonia Women’s Nine Trails 26L Backpack Review
For the past few months, this backpack has been my bag for everything. It’s been…
A Comparison of The North Face Adventure-Ready Leggings
This season, I spent my time testing two different leggings from the North Face. In…
Costa Caldera Sunglasses: The Untangled Collection
My full-time job is all about getting kids—particularly those from underserved demographics—into beautiful outdoor spaces.…
The North Face Women’s Progressor Hybrid Tight
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Review: The North Face Women’s Progressor Pant
Folks often say that good help or a good man is hard to find. I…
Review: The North Face Women’s Summit L5 Ultralight Storm Jacket
Allow me to be clear: I am a minimalist-gear doubter. My conscientious tendencies and fear…
The North Face Women’s Ventrix Hoodie Review
The Ventrix has gained remarkable popularity as a jacket designed to insulate, breathe, and stretch.…
Review: Patagonia Women’s R1 TechFace Hoody
Whatever activity it is that has you stopping and going, you probably don’t want to…
Review: Women’s Westcomb Flores Hoody
Touted by Westcomb to provide “encapsulating warmth on a cold winter day,” the Flores Hoody…