The North Face Freedom Insulated Ski Pant Review

Last Updated: August 30, 2021

Easily one of the most popular ski and snowboard pants on the mountain, The North Face’s Freedom Insulated hits a very desirable mix of price, comfort, protection, and warmth. The budget-focused...

Rossignol Experience 86 Ti Ski Review

Last Updated: August 26, 2021

Rossignol has shaken up their ski offerings a fair amount over the past couple years, starting with the release of the Black Ops freeride line and now a big revamp to the Experience collection for...

Scott Patrol E1 30 Avalanche Airbag Pack Review

Last Updated: August 16, 2021

Avalanche packs help backcountry-goers stay on the surface of the snow in the event of a slide by using a power source (either a canister of compressed air or gas or an electric fan) to inflate an airbag. In the case...

Salomon Vaya Mid GTX Hiking Boot Review

Last Updated: August 16, 2021

Salomon’s hiking boot collection runs the gamut from light-and-fast designs for covering ground quickly to burly leather models for intensive, multi-day backpacking trips. The women’s-specific...

Kuat NV Base 2.0 Review

Last Updated: August 12, 2021

Founded just over a decade ago, Kuat is a relative newcomer to the world of bike racks, but they haven’t wasted any time in creating functional, polished designs. Their NV Base 2.0 is a solid hitch-mounted rack that is comparable to class-leading...

Head Kore 99 Ski Review

Last Updated: August 9, 2021

Head’s 2022 Kore collection covers widths from 87 to 117, and towards the middle of that lineup is the versatile 99. Like the rest of the Kore models, this ski saw a number of changes for this season, including a revised construction, even lighter...

REI Co-op Flash Hiking Boot Review

Last Updated: August 4, 2021

After a long hiatus, REI Co-op has returned to the hiking boot game with the Flash. Sharing a name with the brand’s in-house line of lightweight hiking and backpacking gear, the boot is highlighted by...

Rab Microlight Alpine Down Jacket Review

Last Updated: August 3, 2021

U.K.-based Rab was a climbing company first, and their popular Microlight Alpine Down Jacket pays tribute to that mountain expertise. Throughout two years of testing the women's model, including...

Specialized 2FO DH Clip Mountain Bike Shoe Review

Last Updated: July 14, 2021

Specialized’s outgoing 2FO ClipLite shoe was a favorite of ours for its well-rounded up and downhill performance, and the latest 2FO DH Clip targets the same group of enduro-focused riders. Throughout a...

POC Kortal Race MIPS Helmet Review

Last Updated: July 2, 2021

POC has been at the forefront of helmet safety for years, and their Kortal Race MIPS carries the torch. This premium mountain bike lid packs in a host of well-integrated safety features, including...

Arc’teryx Covert Cardigan Fleece Jacket Review

Last Updated: June 28, 2021

Arc’teryx has built their reputation around technical outerwear, which makes the casual Covert Cardigan a bit of an outlier. But this fleece has been a long-time favorite for a reason: its fit, build quality, and...

Patagonia Better Sweater Fleece Jacket Review

Last Updated: June 24, 2021

Along with Patagonia’s ubiquitous Synchilla, the Better Sweater is one of the brand’s foundational fleece designs. Offered in a range of styles, we tested their core full-zip jacket for this review...