It would seem that just about any manufacturer could deliver a well-performing long-sleeve shirt for a variety of conditions. But in practice, there are enough variances…
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I gravitate to hoodies. And, jackets should all have hoods, in my opinion. The North Face has several options when it comes to a little more…
The mountaineering world calls again and again for highly technical pants – the OR Cirque, the Mountain Hardwear Chockstone, the North Face’s Chamlang. But why not…
It’s time to look in the garage, the closet and our cars to determine just what gear has become indispensable during 2022. While overall quality remains…
Outdoor gear companies have found a unique corner in contemporary street style. More and more outfitters are taking the stylistic attributes of technical gear and applying…
While some might argue that The North Face has too large of a product line to make great trail running shoes. Well, the VECTIV Infinite trail…
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,…
Picking the best gear of 2018 is often pretty easy, but sometimes it requires a decent amount of hair-splitting. This year it’s a combination of choosing…
I like reviewing packs and, I really like reviewing really good packs. The Phantom 50L, part of The North Face’s Summit Series, is a really good…
The North Face has long had their Better Than Naked running kit in their lineup. Over the course of several years, I’ve had the opportunity to…
So maybe you read my review of the Women’s Progressor Pant by the North Face. Perhaps, you too want a pant that fits well but also…
While many don’t think of The North Face for trail runners, my experience with their recent models should make people consider them early and often when…
The North Face has been on a roll with great footwear recently. We’ve covered their wintertime Thermoball Versa boots, their Endurus GTX’s (a personal favorite) and…
Folks often say that good help or a good man is hard to find. I say that a good pant is what’s truly hard to find.…
Allow me to be clear: I am a minimalist-gear doubter. My conscientious tendencies and fear of being unprepared has me often side-eying ultralight gear. It is…
Thermoball was one of the first down-like synthetic insulation materials on the market and it continues to impress with its compressibility, loft, warmth and breathability. Vests…
The Ventrix has gained remarkable popularity as a jacket designed to insulate, breathe, and stretch. Active insulation is a hot topic in the world of outdoor…
Lifestyle jackets can sometimes sacrifice performance in exchange for, well, good looks. The North Face has bucked this trend with their new Apex Flex GTX jacket,…
Keeping your feet warm in the dead of winter can sometimes be a challenge, but with the right boots, heading out for adventures (big and small)…
The cream rises to the top, right? With that in mind, what pieces of gear have risen to the top this year? We present the handful…