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Patagonia Quandary Shorts Review

BySeb Cancino

Patagonia Quandary Shorts review: stretchy, durable adventure shorts that have ample pockets and breathe with the best of them.

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Lems Boulder Boot Review: Ultralight Meets Durable

ByArthur McMahon

Lems Boulder Boots: lightweight, durable, and comfortable zero-drop boots that wear well on trail and on pavement. They pack away amazingly small, too.

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The Best Voices and Brands in Plus Size Outdoor Clothing

ByEditor

Plus size outdoor clothing hasn’t been acknowledged by the outdoor industry. We highlight the voices and brands that stand up for plus size outdoor clothing.

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CamelBak Rim Runner 22 Review: Your Go-To Day Hike Pack

ByArthur McMahon

CamelBak Rim Runner 22 review: Durable design, ample storage options, and impressive structural support are the true pillars of this iconic hydration pack.

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Deuter Speed Lite 20 Review: Lightweight Daypack Tested

ByDeirdre

A do-it-all medium-sized lightweight day pack that can handle a multitude of outdoor adventures.

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Marmot PreCip Pants Eco Review

ByArthur McMahon

The Marmot PreCip Pants Eco Full Zip review: adaptive rain pants you can adjust at the hip, at the zip, and at any time on your outdoor trip.

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Arc’teryx Beta SL Hybrid Review

ByArthur McMahon

Arc’Teryx Beta SL Hybrid review: a lightweight rain jacket that’s comfortable and will protect you from the elements like a piece of hydrophobic armor.

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Bedrock Sandals Cairn 3D PRO Adventure Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

Bedrock Sandals Cairn 3D PRO Adventure Review: an outstanding minimal hiking sandal. Comfort, grip, and a 3-way adjustable strap system.

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Chaco Z1 Classic Review: Trail-Tested Sandals for Hikers

BySeb Cancino

Chaco Z1 Classic Review: the standard for rugged outdoor hiking sandals. With a new outsole and time-tested straps, they can handle pretty much anything.

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HOKA ONE ONE Tor Ultra Hi WP Review

ByDeirdre

The HOKA ONE ONE Tor Ultra Hi WP boot is a real force of footwear. A lightweight beast. A revelation of what the future of hiking boots can be.

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Oboz Sawtooth Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot Review

ByArthur McMahon

Oboz Sawtooth Mid Review: Strap on a pair of these boots and hike through anything in your path with confidence, whether it be water, mud, or shale.

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ASICS Gel Venture 6 Trail Running Shoes Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

ASICS Gel Venture 6 Review: Durable and compatible for a wide range of activities, this is a solid budget buy for general purpose adventure trail runners.

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Salomon Speedcross 4 Review

ByAdam Mowery

Salomon Speedcross 4 Review: Whether you’re trail running or backpacking, these shoes will grip the trail, give you all-day comfort, and last.

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Hydro Flask 24 oz Insulated Bottle Review

ByEditor

Hydro Flask 24 oz Review: Cold for days, hot for hours, and easy to handle. You know what you’re getting when you reach for this bottle.

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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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The North Face TKA 100 Glacier Review

ByArthur McMahon

The North Face Glacier ¼ Zip is like the bass player in your favorite rock band: reliable, adaptable, and doesn’t steal the show, but it pulls together your whole backpacking layering system.

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The North Face Dryzzle Jacket Review

ByArthur McMahon

The North Face Dryzzle Jacket keeps the rain off, keeps the sweat out, and keeps you looking fresh no matter where you decide to strut it.

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Patagonia Torrentshell | Rain Jacket Review

ByLarry_and_Paisley

The Patagonia Torrentshell rain jacket is a basic, highly functional piece perfect rain, sleet, or spit-ball snow. It’ll make sure you don’t become a wilted springtime wildflower.

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