If you’re squarely in the world of alpinism or traditional backpacking, you might not recognize the name Triple Aught Design. If you have even an inkling…
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Articles about the outdoors (hiking, trail running, backpacking, etc.) in Utah and the surrounding areas.
Things are getting real scientific around here, but don’t you worry, OROS isn’t going to require a PhD for you to enjoy the benefits of their…
If there’s one thing that you can expect in the Pacific Northwest every fall, it’s the return of sloppy wet weather. That can pose a challenge…
Every fall, I take a great deal of enjoyment from selecting a handful of lifestyle items to review for our readers. They’re usually something that blends…
MSR is no stranger to snowshoes. Their shoe designs and bindings have been tops in the market for quite some time, but for winter 2019-2020, the…
I don’t know about your part of the country, but here in the Pacific Northwest things are starting to feel like Fall. The mornings are cooler,…
Prior to this review, I had never worked with NEMO Equipment. Founded in 2002, they’re a relatively young company and maybe that is some of the…
The Garmont Karakum Mid GTX is an athletic-inspired, waterproof-breathable hiking boot perfect for light and fast three-season use. An innovative lacing system, grippy soles, and a…
In a shifting consumer climate, companies are often in the process of development, rebranding, and re-inventing to meet the desires of an ever-changing community. The fashion…
This phrase kept running through my head while wearing the Arc’teryx AR 35: “It shouldn’t carry this well!” Lightweight and built of uber-tough liquid crystal polymer…
There are plenty of people who want to buy a dedicated backcountry shell. There are also plenty of people who want to buy a shell that…
Pants made to look good, both at the crag and wherever you find yourself afterward. Patagonia’s Escala Pant, designed specifically for rock climbing, is an excellent…
The best jackets are the ones that you can use for many activities in any different season. That has been my experience with the Montane Fleet…
Cargo boxes have almost become a must have if you have an outdoor adventuring lifestyle — especially if you have kids. It’s amazing how much gear…
Few pieces in my kit have been put through such varied and rigorous rotation as this one. In the past few months, I have worn it…
I literally gasped when I first put on these pants. They… fit? If you’ve been following my reviews much on this website, you know my enduring struggle to…
Hip Packs are fanny packs done better… at least that’s what I think. Those old fanny packs weren’t optimized or anything other than speed walking in…
Sometimes you find a piece of gear that just works. The comfort, function, style, fit… all the important elements blend together so well that you aren’t entirely sure…
As one of the early-adopters of Polartec’s new Power Air fleece, the Adidas Terrex Power Air makes fleece easier to live with while retaining excellent breathability…
Ah, wintertime. Sure, there is plenty of fun to be had out in the snow, but it’s also the time of year to curl up by…