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…
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Articles about the outdoors (hiking, trail running, backpacking, etc.) in Utah and the surrounding areas.
“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…
Rain can feel inevitable when hiking in the Pacific Northwest, especially in the early summer months. Like many backcountry travelers, I don’t regard rain as a…
Of the many ridiculous crazes to sweep over performance outdoor gear, the giant lens-style sunnies with retro colorways might be one of the very best. The…
Fast hiking, fastpacking, light hiking, trail running — whatever you want to call it, the Hoka One One Speedgoat Mid GTX 2 is ready for that…
With great anticipation, I was itching to give the Ortlieb Atrack ST 34L Backpack a thorough testing. I often find myself with a different bag for…
The jacket that I have worn the most since 2017 has been the Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody. I reviewed that bad boy and gave it good…
Snow has finally begun falling here in the Inland Northwest, and the flakes are a welcome reprieve to a warm, dry winter. While my favorite conditions to run…
The hard softshell is having a moment in the alpine world. With light and fast carrying the day for big-mountain players and ‘totally waterproof’ not the…
Today I’m reviewing a product that’s unusually close to home: my eyeglasses. If you have poor vision or require corrective lenses at all, then you’re familiar…
Knog is well-known for their innovative take on everything they make. So, it’s no surprise that the Knog Bandicoot headlamp is different than you’d expect. The…
The MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe—impossibly light and incredibly efficient. With the pedigree of MSR’s larger stove systems, the Pocket Rocket Deluxe packs small enough to fit…