At the end of each year, we reflect on the best gear we tested and pick some winners. Sometimes the best gear is like splitting hairs…
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An ultra-thin, wind-cutting layer that packs down to nothing comes in handy more often than a person might think. Yes, they’re basically worthless against rain, and…
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…
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…
There was a time when I thought that lined pants were only for use by ranchers in desolate, frozen places like the Dakotas. It turns out…
The original Stretch Ozonic jacket is a long-time fan favorite in Mountain Hardwear’s selection of shells and rain gear. It’s generally renowned for its light weight,…
Fleece jackets always conjure up images of the 90s for me. Patagonia’s classic Synchilla was in full swing with no sense of retro irony, and everyone…
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…
The name ‘Ghost’ has forever taken on a set of connotations in the outdoor world thanks to Mountain Hardwear’s Ghost Whisperer. When you hear it, you…
Back in 2013 I reviewed the original Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer. At the time it was hailed as one of the best down jackets yet created,…
Late in November, I got my hands on a to-be-released climbing jacket from Mountain Hardwear. It’s a space-age, highly technical piece that’s designed to provide a…
There are two types of insulating pieces: the single-function pieces an the do-all pieces. Single function pieces are things like Mountain Hardwear’s Ghost Whisperer, ultralight pieces…
Every now and then we’ll a product that takes the field a huge step ahead of where it was. It may be in safety gear, footwear,…
If you’ve ever spent a day plodding along in a North Cascades drizzle, you know how intimate you can become with your rain jacket. A number…
Spring has sprung here in Spokane. The days of down insulation and fleecy layers are slipping away and the breezy comfort of cotton is once again…
I suppose it’s just a fact of nature that climbers like comfortable clothing. In the outdoors, function always takes priority over appearance and very often that…
I’ve been impressed recently with the quality of jacket that Mountain Hardwear puts out. Their Ghost Whisperer was a Gear-of-the-Year winner in 2013 and their more…
Summer running calls for lightweight shorts to keep you cool. Mountain Hardwear’s CoolRunner shorts attempt to do lightweight one better, with fabric technology that actually cools…
Mountain Hardwear knows their climbing gear, and that’s a fact. They’ve never been afraid to blend technologies and chase innovation and their Hyaction jacket is a…
Sure, you want to keep water out on the outside – but moisture on the inside is no fun either. Mountain Hardwear’s Super Light Plasmic Jacket…