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Gear Report: Outdoor Vitals Nebo Windbreaker

ByJon Rosenberg

The Outdoor Vitals Nebo Windbreaker is a versatile layer. It’s no-frills wind jacket that does its job well.

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NEMO Fillo Elite Backpacking Pillow Review

ByJon Rosenberg

NEMO Fillo Elite review: micro-adjustments, a bit of insulation, and under 3 oz. You’ll sleep so well you should set an alarm to hit the trail.

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Mystery Ranch Glacier Review: Rugged Pack for Wild Trails

ByJon Rosenberg

Mystery Ranch Glacier review: Take extended trips through the wilderness and carry excessively heavy and bulky items with ease.

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Therm-a-Rest Z Seat Review – Simple Comfort on the Trail

ByJon Rosenberg

The Therm-a-Rest Z Seat is a great buy for $15 dollars. It will cushion your bottom from the mountains to the sea, and live through many days of sitting.

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Outdoor Research Foray Rain Jacket Review

ByJon Rosenberg

The Outdoor Research Foray weighs just a hair over a pound, provides best-in-class breathability, and keeps you comfortable no matter where you go.

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10 Spring Hiking Gear Picks to Kick off Backcountry Season

ByJon Rosenberg

The gear you haven’t heard of, and need, to prepare for a backpacking-filled summer. See our curated picks by gear-nut Jon Rosenberg.

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10 Budget Alpine Gear Essentials That Won’t Break the Bank

ByJon Rosenberg

The Budget edition of our Alpine column on gear. It’ll get you through winter and beyond.

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10 Top-Tier Alpine Essentials for The Backcountry

ByJon Rosenberg

Our quarterly update on new and noteworthy gear. The Alpine 2019 edition brings you gear to get through those utterly cold summits.

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Teva Hurricane XLT 2 Review: Top Summer Hiking Sandals

ByJon Rosenberg

Teva Hurricane XLT 2 Review: these sandals that won’t break the bank, will perform in almost every scenario, and distance you from that AARP card.

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Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX Hiking Boot Review

ByJon Rosenberg

Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX Review: The pedigree of excellence is apparent when you slip on the these boots. Lace ‘em up and get ready to crush serious miles.

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Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody Review

ByJon Rosenberg

Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody Review: Looking for an active insulation fleece jacket that breathes better than anything? This one has has you covered.

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Salomon XA Pro 3D Review

ByJon Rosenberg

Salomon XA Pro 3D Review: trail running shoes that inspire confidence on the wet track and will make narrow feet happy mile after mile.

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Patagonia Nano-Air Hoody Review for Active Adventurers

ByJon Rosenberg

Rarely do you find such cozy activewear. From pajamas to potato sack races to the summit of many Colorado fourteeners, I want the Pataonia Nano-Air on me at all times.

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Klean Kanteen Wide Mouth 27oz Bottle Review

ByJon Rosenberg

Your kidneys and liver will run optimally after purchasing the Klean Kanteen Wide Mouth 27oz bottle. You’ll drink more than enough water, and it’ll taste delicious.

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