MSR Access 3 tent

MSR Access 3 Tent Review

Last Updated: October 28, 2019

Tent manufacturers constantly are pushing the limits of weight and weather protection, and 4-season tents designed to withstand harsh conditions tend to fall on the heavy side of the spectrum. Yet MSR essentially created a new category with their...
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Best DSLR Cameras of 2019

Last Updated: October 24, 2019

Digital SLR cameras are among the best of the best: they have the largest sensors, the most megapixels, and the highest quality selection of lenses. We break down the leading DSLRs on the market from...
Scarpa Maestro Mid Eco climbing shoe

Scarpa Maestro Mid Eco Review

Last Updated: October 23, 2019

Released last spring, Scarpa’s Maestro Mid Eco is a supportive, mid-height shoe designed to meet the demands of crack and all-day trad climbing. On paper, it’s very similar to the uber-popular La Sportiva TC Pro...
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Butora Acro Review

Last Updated: October 23, 2019

Butora might not be a household name just yet, but this South Korean company is slowly taking the climbing world by storm. Founded in 2014, Butora now boasts a full line-up of climbing shoes...
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Scarpa Crux Review

Last Updated: October 23, 2019

Visit any crag across the country, and you’re bound to see Scarpa’s Crux on the feet of multiple climbers. This entry-level approach shoe is a well-built, affordable offering that excels on trail and easy rock. And in early 2018, it got a few...
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La Sportiva Miura VS Review

Last Updated: October 23, 2019

The Miura VS is a time-tested classic from La Sportiva, offering impressive levels of performance on varied terrain. This stiff, aggressive shoe is perhaps best known for its ability to perch on tiny edges...
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Five Ten Anasazi Lace Review

Last Updated: October 23, 2019

The Anasazi Lace—aka the “Pink”—has been a mainstay in Five Ten’s lineup since the ’90s. And with notable improvements throughout the years, it still holds its own in today’s modern market. Boasting a medium-stiff build and powerful edging platform...
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Outdoor Adventure Book Hall of Fame

At Switchback Travel, we love stories. Nothing moves or motivates us quite like artfully written and insightful accounts of the world. And while the online format is great, we’d be lying if we said we didn’t have a soft spot for books...
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Black Diamond Momentum Review

Last Updated: October 21, 2019

For decades now, Black Diamond has been a mainstay for climbing gear and protection. And in late 2017, they finally released their own lineup of shoes. The first to hit the shelves was the...
La Sportiva Genius

La Sportiva Genius Climbing Shoe Review

Last Updated: October 14, 2019

La Sportiva calls the Genius “the most advanced performance-built design on the market.” Climbing companies love to make superlative claims, but coming from La Sportiva, this one definitely gets our attention
Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody

Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody Review

Last Updated: October 11, 2019

Piggybacking off the popularity of their functional Uberlayer jacket, Outdoor Research introduced the Ascendant as a lighter and more breathable option...
Patagonia Stretch RainShadow jacket

Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow Review

Last Updated: October 4, 2019

There’s no shortage of high-performance rain jackets that will keep you dry when the weather turns, but the Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow stands apart from the competition in one crucial way: stretch...