The original Stretch Ozonic jacket is a long-time fan favorite in Mountain Hardwear’s selection of shells and rain gear. It’s generally renowned for its light weight,…
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Articles about the outdoors (hiking, trail running, backpacking, etc.) in Utah and the surrounding areas.
Not much surpasses the warmth and coziness of a down jacket. Pulling on the new Montane Anti-Freeze Packable Hooded Down Jacket immediately sends me into my…
Fleece jackets always conjure up images of the 90s for me. Patagonia’s classic Synchilla was in full swing with no sense of retro irony, and everyone…
The synthetic insulating hoodie world is a pretty competitive space. There are some really strong jackets out there from basically every big name company. Outdoor Research…
Every year, we have a few companies that approach us to ask if we’d like to highlight their products around the holiday season. Usually they’re some…
Miir has expertly positioned itself at the intersection of beauty and philanthropy. Their functional designs are aesthetic and durable, and as a certified B-Corp company, Miir has…
Outdoor gear companies have found a unique corner in contemporary street style. More and more outfitters are taking the stylistic attributes of technical gear and applying…
Way back in the 1900’s, Ibex began producing and selling clothing made from naturally-awesome merino wool. Merino wool from Australia and New Zealand remains the finest…
Regardless of the season, alpine travel demands quality eyewear. Whether it’s the piercing white of snow and glaciers or the continuous bright-flecked gray of a granitic…
Washington has had what felt like unending cold weather from autumn straight through midsummer. November through July had its fair share of low temps, rain (lots…
Sometime in 2018, I was nearing the end of a day climbing at Smith Rock. My feet were tired, but I still had the need for…
The Arc’teryx Alpha line carries serious heft in the outdoor world. It is touted as the most serious, well-designed and well-built shell protection on offer. It…
Sun hoodies came into the mainstream about 2 years ago, and many companies have tried their hand. For such a seemingly simple product, it’s clear that…
Salt Lake City-based Snek Cycling has developed a growing lineup of cycling apparel and accessories via crowd and self-funding. The all-new Dry Creek Merino Pocket Tee…
As a once-bland, ho-hum budget sunglasses brand, Tifosi has stepped up their game in recent years. But, with that newfound swagger, their prices have remained down-to-earth…
Based out of the UK, Rab has been making gear for inclement mountain weather since the 1980’s. With a focus on climbing and hiking, everything Rab…
Tifosi is on a roll these days, with a full lineup of quality sunglasses at affordable prices. Earlier this year, the Tifosi Rail wowed us with…
Getting that “just right” trail running shirt can often be elusive. Comfort, breathability, wicking properties, antimicrobial capabilities, style and fit are all factors to be considered.…
Outdoor Vitals is coming in hot with a growing collection of ultralight backpacking and outdoor gear. Their Ventus Active Hoodie is a great representation of the…
Let me get this out there right off the bat… the Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Hoodie lives up to its name as something you’ll want to…