Gear Reviews

By Selway Hayes These three-piece carbon trekking poles are a dream for fast-moving long-trail hikers and runners, weighing in at just 6.2 ounces per pole. Deploy them from your ...

By Selway Hayes Backpackers looking to shed pack weight without sacrificing comfort—or protection from bugs and rain—should check out The One minimalist solo shelter from Gossamer Gear. The ...

By Selway Hayes This personal-size soft cooler from Squamish, BC-based RUX is compact and made with welded 840D TPU that holds up to abuse. A memory foam lining and roll-top closure ...

This travel-ready pet solution solves a problem we’ve had for years in our campervan. With our pooch’s bowls often out on the floor, without fail, one of us always steps in or knocks ...

These hiking boots are built for wet conditions and snow-packed trails, making them a great choice for spring hikes here in the Inland Northwest, where high-mountain trails can hold snow well ...

You don’t need to be a thru-hiker to appreciate the benefits of an ultra-light backpack. Two decades back, my younger body more easily shrugged off the aches and pains that came ...

By Jon Jonckers This NRS paddler’s hoodie is what happens when a sun shirt heads off to the University of Idaho, studies hydrology and comes back with a PhD in river ...

By Jon Jonckers The new Buck Knives Range Series is a family of folding knives that represent a meaningful evolution for a company famous for its spine lock classics. This series introduces Buck’s first crossbar ...

Made for inbounds runs and side-country stashes, the Gregory Verte 12 keeps essentials close without snagging or making you feel like a pack mule on ...