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…
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Articles about the outdoors (hiking, trail running, backpacking, etc.) in Utah and the surrounding areas.
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…
Bollé has long been known for quality optics for snow, water and everywhere else. With a recent update, their new Volt+ lenses are said to offer…
So I think wool is cool. I’m just a generation away from my Basque shepherding ancestors, which means I love mutton and appreciate good wool textiles.…
As a leader in environmentally-centered advocacy within the gear industry, Patagonia’s role in environmental activism goes far beyond making puffy jackets and swimsuits. Patagonia currently supports…
Growing up, I was in Boy Scouts and loved it. We would do merit badges on different bush skills, and I vividly remember sleeping the night…
A little over a year ago, Arc’teryx put out the news that they wanted to make big changes at their company. Spurred in part by the…
As a staple of winter, synthetic insulated softshell jackets are like a Swiss Army knife and serve as a go-to all season long. Comfortable and stylish…
Lightweight, breathable softshell jackets come in a variety of forms. When softshells were introduced, they were stretchy, for sure, but still needed some kinks to be…
The marriage of HOKA’s cloud-like comfort with the high-impact durability of a hiking boot. It sounds like a dream come true packaged in the sleek, stylish…
Cycling caps are great for cold weather riding, but they do look a little funny off the bike. The POC Transcend Cap is just the opposite,…
I’m not sure if there’s a more respected name in the world of water filtration than Mountain Safety Research. If there is, it’s probably their sister…
A nice-fitting pair of pants is something to celebrate. You know, the kind that stays put when squatting, stretching, hiking or just lounging. The multi-purpose Patagonia…