Tent Reviews

Last Updated: December 22, 2019

Whether you’re camping close to your car or trekking miles into the backcountry, a quality tent is a necessity for getting a good night’s sleep and staying protected against the elements. Below you’ll find all of our tent reviews, from lightweight...

Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl Pant Review

Last Updated: December 20, 2019

For resort skiing, we look for pants that are reliably weatherproof, tough, and warm enough to keep us cozy while sitting on cold lifts. The Patagonia Insulated Powder Bowl Pants tick all of these boxes...

Arc’teryx Rush LT Ski Pant Review

Last Updated: December 20, 2019

North Vancouver-based Arc’teryx knows its way around the backcountry, and that comes across clearly with the Rush LT Pant. These pants are purpose-built for ski touring , with a 3-layer Gore-Tex...

Oakley Airbrake XL Review

Last Updated: December 9, 2019

Oakley has long been a favorite in the ski goggle industry, with functional and stylish designs that go head-to-head with leading manufacturers like Smith and Giro. Their Airbrake XL—packing a large spherical lens and low-profile frame—was our...

10 Great Canon EF-S (APS-C) Lenses

Last Updated: November 29, 2019

The EF-S lens options for your Canon DSLR are immense, from standard kit zooms to specialty primes and third-party lenses. To help you wade through the fray, we’ve picked the...

11 Great Sony E-Mount (APS-C) Lenses

Last Updated: November 26, 2019

Sony’s latest mirrorless cameras are known for their compact size and impressive image quality. Many are offered with kit lenses like the 16-50mm...

10 Great Fujifilm X-Mount Lenses

Last Updated: November 22, 2019

Fujifilm’s mirrorless camera systems have come on strong, with models like the X-T2 and X-Pro2 garnering serious followings among photography enthusiasts...

Patagonia 850 Down Sleeping Bag Review

Last Updated: November 13, 2019

We’ve never seen a sleeping bag release get as much hoopla as Patagonia’s 850, but that just goes to show how big the brand is in the outdoor world. The company has two models in the lineup: 19°F and 30°F bags, and both are filled with generous amounts...

Feathered Friends Tanager 20 Review

Last Updated: November 11, 2019

Seattle-based Feathered Friends is well-known for their premium down products, and the Tanager CFL 20 sleeping bag clearly showcases that expertise. By packing a generous amount of high-quality, 950-fill down into a supremely lightweight...

The North Face Ultra 110 GTX Review

Last Updated: November 9, 2019

The North Face has been making a strong push in the hiking market, and one of our favorite products has been their Ultra GTX shoe. We put the latest 110 version through three...

Hilleberg Allak Tent Review

Last Updated: October 28, 2019

Hilleberg has set the bar high, creating some of the most finely tuned and well-built tents on the market. Therefore we were extremely excited to test the Allak, a 2-person freestanding tent that falls into Hilleberg’s “Red Label” category. This means...

MSR Remote 2 Tent Review

Last Updated: October 28, 2019

The ideal 4-season tent is a delicate balance of roominess and comfort, ventilation, and extremely durable stormproof construction, all in a package that doesn’t weigh you down too much. With a short weekend on...