Gear Reviews
Wild Breed Equipment Down Blanket
Compact, lightweight travel blanket for added insulation on backpack and bikepacking trips or in your car-camping kit. Made with 650 fill duck down filling.
Gear Review: Picture Aeron Ski Jacket
Picture Organic Clothing’s Aeron ski jacket is a waterproof, full-stretch, breathable shell that allows you to adapt to changing weather conditions.
Gear Review: Le Bent Women’s Backcountry Socks
Following in the footsteps of the Le Send backcountry touring sock launched last year, the Elyse Saugstad Pro Model Women’s Backcountry Socks keep the key design elements of the Le Send original.
Gear Review: Wildhorn Pipeline Goggles
Wildhorn Outfitters’ Pipeline Snow Goggles have a sleek, modern design with a huge field of view and 100% UV protection.
Northside Winter Boots for Kids & Adults
Northside (based in Marysville, Wash.) sells affordable recreational footwear that’s perfect for casual outdoor enthusiasts. We tested boots in cold, slushy early-winter Spokane conditions.
Toadfish Seafood Tools Collection
Toadfish Coastal Kitchen Collection is a set of three seafood tools: oyster knife, shrimp cleaner, and crab cutter — all packaged together for easy gifting.
Rab Equipment Cirrus Alpine Jacket
Gear Room: The Cirrus Alpine Jacket from Rab Equipment is warm, lightweight, and versatile in wet mountain conditions for alpine recreation.
Ski Gear: Gordini Cache Gauntlet Mitt
Gear Room: Gordini’s Gauntlet Mitt with Primaloft insulation maximizes warmth on cold days, for skiing/riding or other cold-weather recreation.
Nomadix Towel
A multi-purpose, lightweight, quick-drying towel for travel, recreation, or camping that’s soft and stylish. Perfect for a day at the beach or backpacking.