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Running brand Hoka has been aggressively growing their hiking footwear collection of late, and the Anacapa Mid is arguably their best effort yet. Now in its second iteration, this boot combines the smooth ride and excellent cushioning that the company...

Patagonia’s Torrentshell is one of the most popular rain jackets on the market, and for good reason. For a very approachable $179, you get trustworthy 3-layer protection, great durability, and a class-leading sustainability focus—all wrapped up in a...

Patagonia makes several of our all-time favorite winter jackets, with the Tres slotting in as their premium 3-in-1 design. We recently put the women’s version to the test in the Pacific Northwest, where the 2-layer waterproof shell did an excellent job...

Springtime is drawing near, making it the perfect time to save on past-season colorways and products. To help make room for new arrivals, REI Co-op is hosting a wide-ranging seasonal sale event that starts on Tuesday, February 13 and will continue...

Whether you’re car camping at your local state park for the week or venturing deep into the backcountry, you’ll need a quality shelter that’s spacious enough for your group, reasonably weather-worthy for the conditions, and able to withstand regular...

The outdoor clothing market is vast, with everything from budget-focused brands to sustainability leaders and high-end backcountry specialists. From years of experience testing a wide range of hiking, backpacking, climbing, skiing, and everyday...

REI Co-op entered the world of ultralight backpacking in a big way with the release of their Flash 55 pack. The combination of price, ample storage, and low weight made it a quick favorite, and the second...

Scarpa specializes in technically capable footwear for climbing and mountaineering, but their foray into the lightweight hiking boot market hasn’t gone unnoticed. Part of the extensive Rush collection, the Rush Mid 2 GTX was an obvious choice for a...

Sitting atop Arc’teryx’s venerable ski lineup is the Macai: a Gore-Tex-equipped, down-insulated ski shell built for frigid conditions and serious resort use. Two of our testers put the Macai through a season-long test in Washington State and found it...

Helly Hansen flies a little under the radar in the U.S. market compared to brands like Arc’teryx and Patagonia, but their outerwear selection is similarly extensive and typically priced a bit more...

Zpacks is a leader in the UL pack market, known for mixing innovative suspension platforms with ultralight fabrics. The Arc Haul is a mainstay in their lineup, and it got a recent revamp with the switch...