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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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WANDRD PRVKE 21 Backpack Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

With the ability to carry a wide assortment of items and weight, the WANDRD PRVKE 21 backpack was excellently designed by travelers and photographers.

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Mystery Ranch Urban Assault Review for Commuters & Hikers

ByMelanie MacDowell

Mystery Ranch Urban Assault Review: Worlds collide productively with this pack, which unites function and fashion for commuters of all kinds.

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Reef Fanning Low Review: Best Flip-Flops with Bottle Opener

BySteve Cleverdon

The Reef Fanning Low is a rock-steady sandal that excels at grip while staying minimal and light. Perfect for beach days, especially if you want to crack a cold one.

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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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Canada Goose Hybridge Lite Jacket Review

ByDeirdre

Canada Goose Hybridge Lite Jacket Review: A staple down jacket for city life or mountain life. It holds up to crazy adventures and looks stylish as hell.

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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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MiiR Vacuum Insulated Bottle Review

ByMelanie MacDowell

The MiiR Vacuum Insulated Bottle capable of keeping things hot, yet also able to maintain the chill. And the lid is outstanding. Get insulated!

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Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Parka Review

ByKara Kieffer

The Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Parka is a great budget pick for daily wear around town and weekends in the mountains with a style that transitions as you do.

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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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Montbell UL Thermawrap Parka Review: Ultralight Warmth

ByMicaela_Oleson

The Montbell UL Thermawrap Parka is an ultralight packable jacket with super-cozy synthetic insulation. And it won’t break the bank.

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Backpackers Guide to Synthetic Insulated Jackets

ByEditor

Ultimate guide to synthetic insulated jackets, the other puffy. Cheaper, more breathable, and better when wet than down, these jackets are pretty awesome.

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The North Face Denali 2 Review

BySteve Cleverdon

The North Face Denali 2 reimagines a classic in all the best ways. It keeps you toasty, performs admirably as a wind blocker, and feels like home, if home were a fleece jacket.

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Columbia Steens Mountain 2 Fleece Jacket Review

BySeb Cancino

If you need a trusty companion at a low price the Columbia Steens Mountain 2 is a safe bet. Plush fabric, simple design, classically styled.

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Eddie Bauer MicroTherm StormDown Review

ByLori_Sharp

The Eddie Bauer MicroTherm StormDown Hooded Jacket will not only hold you like a warm hug when there’s a chill, but keeps you classy around the city.

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The North Face Jester Backpack Review

ByJonathan_Goldin

The North Face Jester backpack is a sexy sack that will hold your important junk close to your trunk while impressing anyone who watches you walk.

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