Black Diamond CoEfficient Hoody Review

Last Updated: February 27, 2017

Redesigned for 2017, the Black Diamond CoEfficient Hoody is a highly breathable, technical fleece jacket. We tested it this winter in the mountains of British Columbia under...

Review: Gregory Baltoro 65

Last Updated: January 18, 2017

Since its inception nearly 40 years ago, Gregory Mountain Products has been building packs that stand apart in their comfort and support. The previous generation Baltoro pack was a legend on the trail for its heavy hauling expertise. Comfort seekers...

Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 Windrider Review

Last Updated: January 17, 2017

Cutting-edge Dyneema Composite Fabrics—formerly Cuben Fiber until a recent name change—are at the forefront of the ultralight gear movement. And the leader at producing backpack...

Review: Brooks Caldera

Last Updated: January 16, 2017

In December of 2016, Brooks released a brand new shoe—the Caldera—filling a much-needed hole in their trail running lineup. The timing was perfect: in January of 2017, I completed training for and ran my first ultramarathon. During testing...

Altra Lone Peak 3.0 Review

Last Updated: January 13, 2017

The Lone Peak 3.0 is the latest version of Altra’s most popular trail shoe, released last year as a replacement for the 2.5. The core elements of the design—zero-drop platform, wide toe box, and significant cushioning...

Review: Arc'teryx Tenquille Hoody

Last Updated: December 22, 2016

Encroaching on territory that typically favors a waterproof rain jacket, the Arc’teryx Tenquille is a wind- and water-resistant softshell...

Review: Outdoor Research Uberlayer

Last Updated: December 22, 2016

The new-for-2015 Outdoor Research Uberlayer shakes up the high end of the synthetic jacket market, with a relatively steep price tag but impressive breathability and a host of features designed for backcountry use...

Review: Lowa Innox GTX Mid

Last Updated: December 22, 2016

The Lowa Innox GTX is at the forefront of the hiking footwear movement: it’s a lightweight boot that’s comfortable, nimble, and has a Gore-Tex waterproof liner. And despite weighing 2 pounds for the pair, ankle support is plenty sufficient for hauling...

Arc'teryx Nuclei AR Review

Last Updated: December 22, 2016

Billed as the “next generation” belay parka, the Nuclei AR Jacket is well on its way to earning that title. Constructed with a seam-taped Windstopper outer layer that protects Arc’teryx’s proprietary...

The North Face Venture Fastpack Review

Last Updated: December 21, 2016

The North Face recently made the jump into the ultralight shell category with the Venture Fastpack, a trimmed down version of their popular Venture rain jacket. It’s a thin piece...

Review: REI Half Dome 2

Last Updated: December 21, 2016

Well designed and constructed with quality materials that rival tents nearly twice its price, the REI Half Dome 2 is ideal for weekend backpackers and those on a budget. It’s quite spacious on this inside and REI shed...

Review: Patagonia Alpine Houdini

Last Updated: December 21, 2016

Nearly ten years ago, Patagonia released their lightweight wind shell, the Houdini jacket. For mountain athletes, this layer has been a game changer like none other. It is incredibly lightweight...