Reviews

Leki Cressida FX Carbon Trekking Poles Review

Leki Cressida FX Carbon Trekking Poles Review

The Leki Cressida FX Carbon is a premium foldable pole that packs down to next to nothing while still boasting comfortable cork grips. The Cressida model is the female-specific counterpart...

Feb 23, 2024 : Ariella Nardizzi
Rockin’ in the Bedrocks: Long Distance Hiking in Sandals

Rockin’ in the Bedrocks: Long Distance Hiking in Sandals

Importance of Footwear Selecting the right footwear for the trail is undoubtedly one of the most crucial decisions a hiker can make. The wrong shoes can significantly hinder your hike,...

Feb 13, 2024 : Thomas Allie
Best Down Jackets for Backpacking of 2024

Best Down Jackets for Backpacking of 2024

Your insulating midlayer is a key component of your backpacking setup, and rarely is there a time when you should hit the trail without an insulation layer wedged in your...

Feb 1, 2024 : The Editors
BRANWYN Essential Bralette Review

BRANWYN Essential Bralette Review

BRANWYN's Essential Bralette is stylish, comfortable, well-designed and well-made of quality and environmentally-friendly materials.

Jan 4, 2024 : Lisa Slutsken
Red Paw Packs Front Range 40L Ultralight Backpack Review

Red Paw Packs Front Range 40L Ultralight Backpack Review

Have you been on the quest for the perfect pack, only to come across a dozen options that make you say, “I would buy it if I could just change...

Dec 29, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Crew Baselayer Review

Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Crew Baselayer Review

The Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Crew is a groundbreaking addition to the world of baselayers. This merino wool baselayer is designed with optimal performance in cool and cold conditions in...

Dec 26, 2023 : Katie Jackson
Sierra Designs Down Booties Review

Sierra Designs Down Booties Review

As someone whose extremities are always ice-cold no matter the weather, the idea of down booties as an addition to my gear arsenal — especially as winter rolls in —...

Dec 22, 2023 : Ariella Nardizzi
BRANWYN Essential Busty Bra and Essential Bikini Review

BRANWYN Essential Busty Bra and Essential Bikini Review

When I am out on the trail, the last thing I’m thinking about are my boobs. As someone who was not blessed with the gift of curves, I don’t have...

Dec 20, 2023 : Anna McKinney
Topo Athletic Trail Runner Comparison: Ultraventure 3, Terraventure 4, and Traverse

Topo Athletic Trail Runner Comparison: Ultraventure 3, Terraventure 4, and Traverse

After my previous favorite trail shoe brand was sold to a voracious, enormous outdoor-business conglomerate, nothing was quite right anymore. I noticed size tinkering and a marked decline in quality

Dec 12, 2023 : Clay Bonnyman Evans
Zpacks 20-Degree Solo Quilt Review

Zpacks 20-Degree Solo Quilt Review

Over the last 5 years, I have spent over 500 nights camping in the backcountry during all four seasons. Yet before any of that, Zpacks was one of the first...

Dec 8, 2023 : Carl Stanfield