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...

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...

Patagonia Silent Down Jacket Review

Last Updated: June 23, 2021

Patagonia is a leader in the insulation market, and their down jacket selection ranges from technical belay parkas to versatile puffies for mixed outdoor and daily wear. At the casual end of the spectrum, the Silent...

Hardshells vs. Rain Jackets: How to Choose

Last Updated: June 9, 2021

We get this question a lot: What’s the difference between a hardshell and a rain jacket, and which one is best for me? Although both rain jackets and hardshells are waterproof, there are notable distinctions between the two. Hardshells offer maximum...

REI Co-op Stormbolt GTX Jacket Review

Last Updated: June 8, 2021

When REI Co-op received their Gore license in 2018, the Stormbolt GTX was one of the first products they released. Like many of their best designs, this shell hits a very desirable mix of price and performance, with a proven and protective 3-layer...

The North Face Vectiv Exploris Hiking Shoe Review

Last Updated: June 2, 2021

Taking cues from their new Vectiv trail running collection, The North Face’s Vectiv Exploris is a thoroughly modern shoe that checks most of the boxes we look for in a fast-and-light...

Hiking Guide to Patagonia Park

Last Updated: June 1, 2021

Located in Chile’s Aysén region, Patagonia National Park (Parque Patagonia, in Spanish) is comprised of three parcels of protected land: Tamango and Jeinemeni National Reserves and the newly established Patagonia Park...