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As the critical link that transfers your body's energy and movements to your board, snowboard bindings are an essential component of your setup. Choosing the right bindings can significantly impact your performance and overall experience on the...

Any piece of climbing gear has the potential to become a cherished relic, but perhaps none carries as many good memories as a trusty old rope. It’s your lifeline on everything from beginning top ropes to full-on alpine epics. A rope is...

Ask any hiker or backpacker on the trail and they’ll likely tell you that the key to success—i.e., staying comfortable mile after mile—is a good pair of hiking footwear. From well-established brands like Salomon and Merrell with diverse collections to...

Helly Hansen is a leader in the ski apparel market, and their Ridge Infinity kit was quick to impress us throughout a full season of testing last winter. Along with the jacket, we put the bibs through their paces in eastern Washington and came away...

Helly Hansen is a trusted name in the ski community, and their Ridge Infinity Shell Jacket is a clear reflection of the brand's longstanding expertise. We put this jacket through its paces over an entire season in eastern Washington, encountering...

Move over sunburns, heat exhaustion, and sunscreen sweat—sun shirts are the newest solar antidote. With full upper-body coverage (our picks are all hooded), UPF ratings that ensure protection against both UVA and UVB rays, and breathable fabrics, sun...

We love sun hoodies for everything from hiking to rock climbing, paddling, and backcountry skiing—basically, any activity that involves a solar reflector like rock, water, or snow. Among the myriad options, Mountain Hardwear’s Crater Lake Hoody was...

While hiking pants have come a long way since their inception, it’s no secret that many women still struggle to find a good all-around fit. Enter hiking leggings, which provide a nice dose of added support thanks to their snug fit and are made with...

For years, it felt like we had to choose between the tried and true slouchy sweatpants method or overly technical hiking pants for long flights and road trips. Either that or a stiff, scratchy pair of jeans. While these have their place, there's just...

Thanks to a considerable rise in backcountry adventuring of late, splitboarding is having a moment. With the ability to separate your board on the way up and secure the halves together for a true snowboarding experience on the way down, splitboards...

For hikers and mountaineers alike, a quality GPS watch is a worthy addition to your gear collection. Built to handle the extremes, GPS watches have a distinct look with durable, scratch-resistant faces and large screens flanked by glove-friendly...

In the past, Suunto’s attempts in the expedition-level watch category have fallen short of those from the likes of Garmin and Coros. However, with the release of the Vertical, the Finnish company has asserted its presence in the modern market and given...