Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2024

Once a niche segment of backpacking, ultralight (UL) gear is gaining traction among outdoor enthusiasts who want to travel faster and farther with less weight on their back.

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Best Ski Apparel Brands of 2024

It’s no secret that skiing is an expensive and gear-intensive sport. And whether you’re doing laps at your local resort or skinning deep into the backcountry, you’ll need a quality jacket and pant combo to keep you comfortable.

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Best Women’s Hiking Shirts of 2024

When it comes to hiking, having the right gear is essential for a comfortable and enjoyable outdoor experience. As the year 2024 brings new advancements in outdoor apparel, women’s hiking shirts have evolved to provide excellent performance, breathability, and style.

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Backpack Reviews

Thule Guidepost 65 Backpack Review

StorageThe Thule Guidepost 65 has a large lid that has plenty of storage and can be removed to utilize as a 24 liter day pack. This was great for setting...

The North Face Cragaconda Review

Comfort/FitThe North Face Cragaconda is available in two sizes with the L/XL best for six-foot-tall users. The suspension is comprised of a HDPE frame sheet and two aluminum vertical stays,...

Black Diamond Pipe Dream 45 Backpack Review

Comfort/FitThe Black Diamond Pipe Dream 45 lacks any type of frame sheet or suspension stays, but the ¾” thick foam provides enough structure and cushion to remain comfortable with one...

Apparel Reviews

Best Women’s Fleece Jackets of 2024

A fleece jacket is a versatile and essential layering piece that provides warmth and comfort in various weather conditions. In 2024, women’s fleece jackets have seen advancements in fabric technology,...

KUIU Ultra Merino 120 LT Zip Off Bottom Review

In the chilly backcountry, ascending steep uphills always has me sweating, even in sub-zero temperatures. My body just seems to run hot when I’m pushing hard. But here’s the catch:...

Footwear Reviews

La Sportiva Genesis Low GTX Review

Stability  La Sportiva had been producing stable, high quality trail runners for years and finally rolled out a low top traditional hiker in the Genesis. Referred to as STB Technology,...

Bontrager XXX Mountain Shoe Review

STIFFNESS/POWER TRANSFER This is a very stiff shoe. Bontrager rates it as a 14 out of 14 on their own “Stiffness Index,” and it shows. This was one of the...

Saucony Kinvara 10 Review

The Saucony Kinvara 10 returns in top form with an homage to the original version. A new updated mesh and flex film overlays that create an adaptive fit for almost...

Hiking & Camping Reviews

Millet Torong 52 Backpack Review

Comfort/FitThe Torong 52 provides good overall comfort, especially in the hip belt. The pack performed well while carrying loads in the 30-40 pound range, but not above that.  The Torong...

Lowa Renegade GTX Lo Review

Stability  For such a low profile shoe, the Renegade has deceivingly solid stability. It comes standard with a Vibram outsole that grips rock well when scrambling. The specific type of...

Osprey Atmos 65 AG Review

Comfort/FitThe Atmos 65 AG is as comfortable as any pack I have ever tested. It takes a few extra minutes to dial in all the adjustments on the hip belt...

Arcteryx Bora AR 50 Review

Comfort/FitWith the Bora AR 50, Arc’teryx employs shoulder straps that are adjustable along two dimensions, which is easy by pulling the Velcro back and adjusting the strap to choose a...

Salewa Wander Hiker Review

Stability The Michelin rubber had arguably the best grip in its class, and the outsole was slightly wider than the rest of the shoe, providing added stability and ground contact....

Mountain Hardwear Trango 3 Tent Review

Ease Of Set-UpI easily put together the Trango 3 and I did not need the instructions to do so.  The poles and straps are color coordinated contributing to the easy...

Climbing Reviews

Black Diamond Vapor Review

ComfortThe Black Diamond Vapor is one of most comfortable helmets tested and received rave reviews from a variety of testers for its comfort. A key contributor to the Vapor’s comfort...

Camp Speed 2.0 Review

ComfortThe Speed 2.0 is the latest update of C.A.M.P.’s popular Speed helmet. When the original Speed helmet came out it was the lightest helmet on the market but the new...

Mammut Wall Rider Review

ComfortThe Wall Rider offers great comfort in large part to its extremely low weight but also thanks to soft padding in the right spots, the brow and top of the...

Biking Reviews

Specialized S-Works 6 Review

Stiffness-to-Weight/Power Transfer The Specialized S-Works 6 is among the stiffest shoes we tested. It is also light at 222 grams for a size 42 (7.3 ounces 10.5 U.S. size). Specialized’s...

Time Fluidity Review

The Time Fluidity spoke to me. This is what it said. “I am everything you like about road bikes, and nothing that you don’t.” If you like a bike that...

Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 770 MSL Review

Ride Quality Whether ripping through windy, flowy singletrack or descending a rock garden the Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 770 MSL is smooth as silk and very well balanced – especially when the...

Hunting & Fishing Reviews

Fishpond Delta Sling Pack Review

The Fishpond Delta Sling Pack is a large-capacity bag that combines the features of a sling and a waist pack with a unique (and very comfortable) storage solution. OrganizationShaped like...

Patagonia Vest Front Sling Review

Slings are great—unless you’re constantly swinging them around to access what you need. The Patagonia Vest Front Sling puts a few pockets right where you need them, and stashes lesser-used...

Ski & Snow Reviews

Best Ski Apparel Brands of 2024

It’s no secret that skiing is an expensive and gear-intensive sport. And whether you’re doing laps at your local resort or skinning deep into the backcountry, you’ll need a quality...

Stio Figment Jacket and Bib Review

As the snow blankets the Rockies and ski season kicks into high gear, my anticipation for those first exhilarating powder days matches my excitement to put the Stio Figment Jacket...

Travel Reviews