Reviews

Ibex 24 Hour Long Sleeve Low Crew Shirt Review

Ibex 24 Hour Long Sleeve Low Crew Shirt Review

The Ibex 24 Hour Long Sleeve Crew is a comfortable and versatile shirt that packs in the best features of merino wool. Hiking ready.

Jul 24, 2023 : Lisa Slutsken
Astral TR1 Scuffler Trail Runner Review

Astral TR1 Scuffler Trail Runner Review

Astral's TR1 Scuffler takes the company's watersports heritage and applies it to the trail, boasting exceptional breathability and traction.

Jul 19, 2023 : Brandon Chase
Salomon Ultra Glide 2 Trail Runner Review

Salomon Ultra Glide 2 Trail Runner Review

With excellent traction and responsive cushioning, the stylish Salomon Ultra Glide 2 could be the perfect shoe for your next trek.

Jul 17, 2023 : Joal and Jenny
Patagonia Nano Air Light Hybrid Hoody Review

Patagonia Nano Air Light Hybrid Hoody Review

Let me just tell you straight up, right off the bat: I love this jacket. I currently spend most of my outdoor time galavanting around the western North Carolina mountains...

Jul 13, 2023 : Anne K. Baker
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT Sleeping Pad Review

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT Sleeping Pad Review

Therm-a-Rest has made some of the most popular sleeping pads for almost as long as anyone can remember. Their lineup covers the gamut, from super cushy car camping mattresses to...

Jul 10, 2023 : Carl Stanfield
Zpacks Duplex Zip Review

Zpacks Duplex Zip Review

The Zpacks Duplex is an ultralight Dyneema Cuben Fiber (DCF) tent that has long been the darling of the thru-hiking world thanks to its waterproofness, minimal weight penalty, and gigantic...

Jun 27, 2023 : Kelly Floro
Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear Custom Camera Bag Review

Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear Custom Camera Bag Review

The Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear (CTUG) Custom Camera Bag is a made-to-order product to holster your photo gear on trail. There are 12 color options (pick up to two per...

Jun 21, 2023 : Alex "GPS" Brown
Jack Wolfskin Prelight Alpha Jacket Review

Jack Wolfskin Prelight Alpha Jacket Review

The Prelight Alpha is the third piece I’ve reviewed from Jack Wolfskin, a German company working on building inroads to the North American outdoor market in recent years. The lightweight...

Jun 14, 2023 : Clay Bonnyman Evans
BioLite HeadLamp 425 Review

BioLite HeadLamp 425 Review

I've been using the same Petzl Zipka headlamp since 2012. Yes, really. It's simple, it doesn't get tangled with any other gear, it's bright enough, and—due to the design—it automatically...

Jun 7, 2023 : Anne K. Baker
Zenbivy Core Bed 25 Review

Zenbivy Core Bed 25 Review

Thru-hikers love the backcountry quilt. Over half of the respondents to our annual Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey in 2022 said they chose a quilt over a sleeping bag. Quilts are...

Jun 7, 2023 : Lisa Slutsken