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Now in its fourth iteration, Salomon’s modern X Ultra line is a popular collection for everything from day hikes to lightweight backpacking trips. Building on the success of the prior generation, the latest shoe...

Topo Athletic is a running shoe company at its core, but they’ve begun dabbling in hiking with the Trailventure line. We brought the non-waterproof boot to Patagonia and put it to the test in the...

We’ve been a fan of Thule bike racks for years—their T2 Pro XTR is currently our top-rated model—so we were pretty excited by the release of the premium Helium Platform. This euro-cool design puts an emphasis on everyday simplicity with easy-to-secure...

Lowa has been making boots since the early 1920s, and the Renegade is their flagship model designed for covering serious ground over rough terrain with a full pack. I wore the women’s version of the mid-height...

Swedish brand Fjallraven is known for their attractive styles that straddle the line between performance and looks, but they generally come at a steep cost. Their Expedition Pack Down Hoodie, however, marries style and function in a package that...

When it feels truly arctic outside, only a well-designed and thoroughly insulated jacket will do the job. For casual around-town wear, the market is full of stylish knee-length options with various features and...

Norway-based Norrøna is a technical specialist with a comprehensive selection of high-end mountain-ready apparel. Part of their premium Trollveggen series, the Trollveggen Superlight Down850 Jacket slots in as...

Arc’teryx is a leader in technical mountain apparel, and the winter-ready Alpha Parka slots in as their warmest belay jacket built for harsh mountain environments. Replacing the Firebee AR in their lineup, I brought the Alpha on a trip to Nepal’s...

Salomon’s Quest 4 has been one of the most capable backpacking boots on the market for years running, and the latest version carries the torch. I took the women’s version of the boots on a demanding...

Scarpa’s Zodiac Tech GTX takes their Zodiac Plus backpacking boot and adds a technical slant for light mountaineering objectives. I wore the boot while hiking around Canada and during a demanding 16...

The arctic landscape has an allure that is difficult to describe; not only is it reminiscent of being in the alpine—stunted trees, big skies, and unimpeded vistas—but the utter remoteness and rawness is palpable...

Brian and I had spent four days hiking in Tombstone Territorial Park the previous summer on a trip that just scratched the surface and whet our appetites for more. Throughout the past year, we dreamed of returning to see the classic spires and tundra...