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…
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Articles about the outdoors (hiking, trail running, backpacking, etc.) in Utah and the surrounding areas.
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…
“What is that thing on top of your car? Oh, like for fly fishing? That’s awesome.” That’s how most conversations around the Thule RodVault 2 go.…
“Wow, that thing is the tent?” That’s what my bike packing partner told me as I was about to cinch it onto the bike. I tossed…
The Nemo Riff 30 Sleeping Bag is Nemo’s answer to the age-old question of how to make side sleepers more comfortable in the woods. A generous…
When it comes to backpacking, I’m fine making concessions on a lot of things in order to save some weight. The one area I won’t skimp…
“Wow, this jacket is so comfortable,” says everyone who tries on the Marmot Alpha 60 Jacket. In fact, the cozy, furry exposed Polartec Alpha insulation truly…
The versatility of synthetic puffy jackets can’t be understated. 90% of the time, it’s my go-to choice for just about everything in the winter. With the…
Thanks to modern batteries, electronics and LED bulbs, headlamps are now available in all shapes and sizes. Inevitably, they now come with various lighting modes of…
Patagonia is dead set on making versatile, functional, long-lasting clothing that’s as easy as can be on the environment. With that, the latest Nano Puff Jacket…
I have had so many beautiful weather days climbing in the Cascades – sunny days where you can see all the way from Mt. Rainier to…
Merino wool has long been one of my favorite fabrics. I’d honestly wear a fine-quality Merino wool shirt every day if I could. With that, I’ve…
Patagonia Provisions was launched in 2012. Patagonia organics have been around since the 90’s. What do the two of them have in common? Well, they’re both…
MSR stoves have come with me on almost all of my adventures. Whether it was the effective, ubiquitous and slightly terrifying Whisperlite for group cooking, or…
Black Diamond’s Firstlight tent series, torchbearer of the venerable Bibler lineage, has been a mountain shelter staple for years. The newest iteration promised to shore up…