Versatile jackets are the name of the game in my book. Having something that can go from skin-track to a night on the town without skipping…
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When I think back about the ‘adventurous’ season of my life, starting in my teens up until now, there’s often been a lot of Outdoor Research…
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: everybody is piling into the grid fleece game. I remember when the Patagonia R1 felt like it…
Big, obnoxious sunglasses that would make the cast of Ocean’s Eleven swoon. Yup, these kinds of shades remain all the rage and we’re all better for…
The ultralight hardshell has been having a moment over the past few seasons, with multiple brands offering their take on uber minimalist, packable protection from the…
Nothing says camping quite like coming home covered in mosquito bites. Or, maybe you’d slathered on the DEET and you’re enjoying that faint DEET-y flavor on…
The COROS PACE Pro GPS sports watch is the ultimate training tool for serious athletes wanting to monitor, track and optimize their performance. But, if you’re…
Sun hoodies are the wonder layers of summer (and year-round). I dig wearing them on cool mornings on into the heat of the day because they…
Cold weather activity calls for clever layering, and in the world of base layers, nothing does it quite like merino wool. In garments that get the…
A durable and versatile pair of shorts is not only great to have in the summer, but year-round — depending on where you live. The Mountain…
If I had to put a number on it, I’d say it was probably 2016 when crag-oriented haul-style backpacks gained real popularity. Before that, there was,…
Honestly, I do wish that every shirt I owned was Merino wool. Today’s modern Merino blends have a ton to offer for everyday use and a…
Car camping is big right now. It’s not your grandparents’ car camping of taking the station wagon up a dirt road with the Coleman and two…
Every brand has a slightly different idea of what an approach shoe is. It seems like only a couple years ago when non-climbers had never heard…
Versatility is a virtue. We all love people and gear who are like a Swiss Army Knife — they can do anything. Mammut has the Ducan…
With a mixture of activities on the menu, the Kitworks Gear Tote is a great way to haul a weekend-full of goodies. Using the Stowaway Wet+Dirty…
When you think about companies like The North Face, Patagonia, and Black Diamond, do you think about luggage? Probably not, right? You wouldn’t be wrong to…
For many years, I’ve rattled between different 22 liter packs as my climbing and mountaineering in-a-day backpack. I’ll typically use one for about 3-5 seasons, and…
As a newcomer to the technical outerwear market, Inselberg is hitting the market with high-quality designs that are built to excel under the most technical conditions.…
For me, the usability of a pair of climbing pants primarily comes down to flexibility and breathability. There are some other features and characteristics that matter,…