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Black Diamond has assembled a solid lineup of quality rain jackets and hardshells over the last several years, and the Fineline (formerly called the StormLine) is yet another standout. By adding stretch into the jacket’s face fabric, BD created an...

If you had told me that a thin, breezy, 4.5-ounce shirt would last over 5,000 miles of constant hiking through all manner of gnarly conditions, I'd have told you to kick rocks. Eight months and two back-to-back thru-hikes later, however, and...

"I guess I just really want to do something different—something I'm not comfortable doing. Something aside from hiking." I quickly threw "Imja Tse" into Google, gripping the phone between my shoulder and ear as details unfolded. "It'd be about a month...

Still relatively new to the scene, Trew Gear has already made a name for themselves in the ski and snowboard markets thanks to their high-quality and clean-looking designs. The women’s-specific Astoria Bib is no exception: The 2-layer design comes well...

Arc'teryx Sabre SV ski shell is one of a kind. Outfitted with Gore's most protective Pro membrane that features their Most Rugged Technology for added durability, this jacket is built to handle extreme weather and rough use both in and out of bounds...

When the skies open up and Thor's Hammer strikes, sometimes your trusty ol' rain jacket just won't offer the full-body protection you need. Enter the rain pant. Whether you're punching in pickets on the slopes of Denali, or setting off on a...

Outdoor gear has come a long way in the past several decades, and tents in particular have seen a lot of innovation. Nemo’s Kunai 3P is a nice reflection of this progress: Billed as a 3- to 4-season tent, the Kunai offers dependable protection for...

Patagonia is well known for their thoughtfully built and sustainably minded outdoor apparel, and their Untracked ski jacket proved to be yet another high performer. The latest version of the jacket uses Gore's expanded polyethylene (ePE) membrane...

When the days get shorter and the mercury drops, it’s time to reach for a winter jacket to guard against the cold. Lightweight puffies have their place for three-season use, but you'll want a well-insulated, serious piece for truly frigid conditions...

While jackets are certainly a flashier and more exciting layer to shop for, staying comfortable outdoors starts with a quality baselayer. These next-to-skin pieces play a fundamental role in temperature regulation by pulling moisture away from your...

If you've ever gone camping, hiking, backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, trail running, or nearly anything else in the outdoors, chances are you've used a headlamp. While this handy piece of technology requires little introduction (everyone knows...

Most hikers know the value of a quality pair of hiking pants, but for midsummer conditions or particularly active days on the trail, we turn to hiking shorts. In addition to being more breathable and quicker to dry, most of our favorite modern hiking...