Gear Room

By Selway Hayes The Driftwood Crewneck from family-owned, Minnesota-based Abode Outside is exceptionally comfortable for a pullover. Many sweaters feel constricting to me. The Driftwood ...

With ambitions to do the 30-mile backcountry ski traverse of the Kettle Range in Northeast Washington this winter, the Jetboil Sumo Cooking System is the ...

By Selway Hayes Peak Design’s new Passport Wallet streamlines travel organization with a simple design and smart functionality. Built from TerraShell Ultra fabric—a durable, PFAS-free ...

By Selway Hayes Built for skiers and snowboarders who drift between lift lines and skin tracks, Mammut’s Haldigrat HS Bibs keep the snow out while ...

I’ve been using a set of Rocky Talkie radios on elk hunting trips the past few seasons, and they have always provided reliable communication with ...

By Selway Hayes Made for wandering the mountains and everyday wear, these crazy-soft, lightweight PAKA socks mix 41% alpaca fiber with recycled nylon, Tencel, and ...

I admit I did a double-take when I pulled these SpeedArc Matis hiking boots out of the box. They are definitely a more modern, techy-looking ...

I rely on protein bars for fast, compact fuel in the mountains, but after reaching the punchy pre-bonk stage two days into a rugged bikepacking ...

There’s a maxim in the mountain world that one should be able to operate their equipment in the dark, sleep-deprived and with gloves on; the ...