Reviews
Gossamer Gear Fast Kumo Review
Gossamer Gear is an innovative outdoor gear company that has been providing lightweight, durable, and functional equipment to hikers and backpackers since 1997 with the motto “take less, do
Cotopaxi Fuego Hooded Down Jacket Review
Cotopaxi is well-known in the outdoor industry as a socially conscious gear and apparel company. Named after the Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador, the Salt Lake City-based company is committed to
SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie Review
Ever since moving back east in 2020, I've been slowly revamping my gear collection to be better suited for east coast weather. Namely, moisture. After years of blissfully dry camping...
SkyGOAT CAMP Jacket Review
I am partial to SkyGOAT for no other reason than the company’s most excellent name. You can never go wrong with the word “goat.” That aside, choosing mid-layer protection is...
Rossignol SKPR 2.5L Rain Jacket Review
In my mind, the perfect rain jacket is like a unicorn: it doesn’t exist. A breathable jacket that also keeps you dry is just too hard to find. The Rossignol...
Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Extreme Insulated Air Sleeping Mat Gear Review
Winter camping. Who's afraid of it? And for what reason? I've met many folx who adore three-season backpacking and simply cannot wait for temperatures to warm up so that they...
Altra VIA Olympus Review
When you have plans for a long run through your city or down a winding paved neighborhood rec path, comfort sometimes becomes the difference between being able to go a...
Outdoor Research Aspire Super Stretch Jacket Review
The Outdoor Research Aspire Super Stretch is a solid choice if you’re looking for a reliable rain jacket that can handle days of rain.
Gossamer Gear Lightrek Hiking Umbrella Review: All-New Gold Umbrella
Any desert hiker knows that the sun is your greatest enemy and that an umbrella is a great way to create a personal refuge. The Gossamer Gear Lightrek Hiking Umbrella...
Kora Yardang Jersey Review
The Kora Yardang Jersey is a quarter-zip baselayer top. Unlike many popular baselayers on the market, it is a mix of merino and yak wool. If you are like me...