Outdoor gear, apparel and footwear for hikers and backpackers.
GEAR SHOP: Roundup 5 Rain Jacketsfor the Wet Season After a sunny and mild entry into fall this year, the rain has returned to the Northwest. Time to break out the rain gear. In anticipation of the next wet season, we’ve been sampling some of the latest rain shells from some of our favorite brands. …
GEAR SHOP: Roundup Light and EasyBackcountry Cooking Whether you’re a backcountry gourmet or a fast feeder, a reliable stove and cookset is essential for PCT hiking. At least, it is is if you want to enjoy more than peanut butter and trail bars. Here are five of our favorite lightweight stove and cooking sets, with …
GEAR SHOP: Outdoor Retailer 2018 Our Picks: Best In Show Recently, we shared some of our favorite little items that we picked up at last month’s Outdoor Retailer (OR) show in Denver. Those were just the appetizer. Now it’s time for the main course. After reviewing all of our notes on everything from ultralight tents …
GEAR SHOP: Outdoor Retailer 2018 OR Highlights: 10 Best Samples Our bags always come back a little heavier from every Outdoor Retailer (OR) show. This is because they’re usually loaded down with a variety of new sample items to check out: trail foods and drink mixes, sunscreens and bug repellents, hiking socks and assorted small …
GEAR SHOP: Roundup Trail-Tested Footwearfor Racking Up the Miles We spent the spring months getting ready for summer hiking by sampling some of the latest offerings in trail footwear. While we certainly have our favorite, go-to runners and hikers, we’re always up for discovering some some sweet, new selections—and adding a couple of new favorites. …
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GEAR SHOP: Roundup A Fresh Take onthe Ten Essentials It’s summer time! Are you ready to hit the trail? If you are, then you’ve probably already got your Ten Essentials loaded in your backpack. It’s always recommended that you keep these all-important items in your pack for any hike—from dayhikes to long-distance treks. They can help …