Review: Outdoor Research Transcendent Down Sweater

Last Updated: June 26, 2016

Comfortable, warm and competitively priced, the Outdoor Research Transcendent is a great first-timer’s down jacket...

Evolv Shaman Review

Last Updated: June 22, 2016

Chris Sharma is one of the greatest sport climbers of all time, if not the greatest. It goes without saying that he could choose any shoe company, and any shoe in their lineup that he wanted, and get paid to wear...

Granite Gear Lutsen 55 Review

Last Updated: June 15, 2016

Best known for their ultralight gear, Granite Gear has changed its tune lately with a series of innovative but not necessarily paper thin backpacks. First, the Trace Access hit the market with its gorgeous...

Scarpa Boostic Climbing Shoe Review

Last Updated: June 13, 2016

Combining Italian craftsmanship with an aggressive, downturned shape, the Scarpa Boostic is a solid performance shoe. Priced at $179, it does fall into the extremely competitive high-end of the market...

Thule Stir 20 Review

Last Updated: June 1, 2016

Thule, the Swedish company known mostly for their car rack systems, recently ventured into the world of backpacking with the successful introduction of their first technical packs. In 2016, they have expanded their line of packs...

Best Lenses for Fujifilm X-Pro2

Last Updated: May 25, 2016

Don’t let the retro design fool you: the Fujifilm X-Pro2 is one the top mirrorless cameras on the market in 2016. New to the camera are a higher resolution sensor, more advanced autofocus...

Best Lenses for Canon 5D Mark III

Last Updated: May 19, 2016

Canon’s leading full-frame digital SLR is the 5D Mark III, which features a 22.3-megapixel full-frame sensor and steller image and video quality overall. Given the powerful resolution...

Sleeping Pad Weight Comparison Chart

Last Updated: May 5, 2016

There are a number of ways backpackers trim total packed weight, but one of the simplest and most affordable is their sleeping pad. And the beauty in getting a...

Best Lenses for Canon 6D

Last Updated: April 25, 2016

The Canon EOS 6D is an extremely popular “budget” full-frame DSLR, a category that Nikon pioneered back in 2012 with the D600 (the D750 is their latest offering). The Canon 6D is a great camera on a number...

Best Lenses for Nikon D5500

Last Updated: April 15, 2016

he Nikon D5500 ($897) is one the top crop-frame DSLRs of 2015, featuring new touchscreen functionality on the rear LCD, improved ergonomics that make the camera easier to grip...

Best Lenses for Nikon D7200

Last Updated: April 13, 2016

New for 2015, the D7200 ($1,197) is Nikon’s leading crop-frame DSLR and a fantastic camera overall. Many of the technical specs are similar or the same as the D7100, but notable improvements include increased buffering speed...

Best Lenses for Nikon D3200

Last Updated: April 11, 2016

The Nikon D3200 is one of the leading entry-level DSLRs on the market and features an impressive 24.1-megapixel image sensor and 1080p Full HD video capability. Below is our list of the best lenses for...