Gear Room

Bikepacking Gear Upgrade

The gear I cobbled together for my first couple of bikepacking trips included a cheap rack that mounted to my seat post, a few dry bags, several bungy cords, ...

Derrick Knowles June 27, 2020

Gregory Citro H20 Hydration Day Pack

Reviewed by Derrick Knowles In addition to hikes, I’ve been taking this new hydration day pack from Gregory with me on everything from walks to the grocery store and bike rides ...

Derrick Knowles June 27, 2020

Mountain Equipment Dihedral Pants

Reviewed by Wil Wheaton Mountain Equipment has been making gear for over 50 years, and it shows in the quality of each piece I’ve owned. The Dihedral ...

Out There Outdoors June 27, 2020

Blue backpack with black pockets and yellow straps.

Six Moon Designs Swift X Ultralight Backpack

Reviewed by Bryan McDirmid If you still carry cans of soup into the backcountry, this pack is not for you. I tested this ultra-light, 36-ounce backpack over ...

Out There Outdoors June 27, 2020

AKU Selvatica GTX Hiking Boots

These boots made by Italian company AKU are a light, nimble, waterproof/breathable option for taking on the Inland Northwest’s rougher mountain trails. The Elica Fit technology allows your ...

Out There Outdoors June 27, 2020

Gear Room: Cody Townsend’s Le Send Ski Touring Sock

Australian gear company Le Bent turned to pro skier Cody Townsend to help design the first sock specifically for ski touring. Years of suffering through ...

Out There Outdoors April 7, 2020