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Helly Hansen is a trusted name in the ski community, and their Ridge Infinity Shell Jacket is a clear reflection of the brand's longstanding expertise. We put this jacket through its paces over an entire season in eastern Washington, encountering...

Synthetic insulation is a bit of a miracle material: It’s breathable, water-resistant, and modern blends come impressively close to matching the loft and light weight of down. We’ll lounge around in our down jacket any day, but for performance use it’s...

Move over sunburns, heat exhaustion, and sunscreen sweat—sun shirts are the newest solar antidote. With full upper-body coverage (our picks are all hooded), UPF ratings that ensure protection against both UVA and UVB rays, and breathable fabrics, sun...

We love sun hoodies for everything from hiking to rock climbing, paddling, and backcountry skiing—basically, any activity that involves a solar reflector like rock, water, or snow. Among the myriad options, Mountain Hardwear’s Crater Lake Hoody was...

While hiking pants have come a long way since their inception, it’s no secret that many women still struggle to find a good all-around fit. Enter hiking leggings, which provide a nice dose of added support thanks to their snug fit and are made with...

For years, it felt like we had to choose between the tried and true slouchy sweatpants method or overly technical hiking pants for long flights and road trips. Either that or a stiff, scratchy pair of jeans. While these have their place, there's just...

Running is among the most approachable forms of fitness, requiring only a pair of quality shoes to get you going. But the sport’s widespread popularity has led to a dizzying array of shoe brands, styles, and available features. Below we break down our...

Switchback Travel is the premier online resource for those who love the outdoors. On the site, we cover two main content areas: outdoor gear (round-ups covering product categories and in-depth reviews) and adventure travel...

Thanks to a considerable rise in backcountry adventuring of late, splitboarding is having a moment. With the ability to separate your board on the way up and secure the halves together for a true snowboarding experience on the way down, splitboards...

For hikers and mountaineers alike, a quality GPS watch is a worthy addition to your gear collection. Built to handle the extremes, GPS watches have a distinct look with durable, scratch-resistant faces and large screens flanked by glove-friendly...

In the past, Suunto’s attempts in the expedition-level watch category have fallen short of those from the likes of Garmin and Coros. However, with the release of the Vertical, the Finnish company has asserted its presence in the modern market and given...

Backcountry skiing can be an incredibly rewarding way to spend your time outdoors—no crowds, untouched snow, and a skin-track workout to compliment your knee-deep powder turns. But the conflicting demands of uphill and downhill travel can make dialing...