Thermajane Thermal Set (women’s) review: the budget first base layer
The budget base layer to buy first — a soft, warm, stretchy women’s thermal set for cold, easy days and camp, and the natural stepping-stone to merino.
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Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite2 (unisex) review: the ultralight emergency rain suit
A full waterproof jacket-and-pants suit that weighs 10 ounces (280 g) and packs to nothing — the ultralight emergency backup for every pack. Our field review of the Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite2.
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Outdoor Research Foray 3L (men’s) review: the venting Gore-Tex shell for hard weather
A durable 3-layer Gore-Tex hardshell with full hem-to-bicep side venting for hard mountain weather. Our field review of the Outdoor Research Foray 3L.
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Marmot PreCip Eco (men’s) review: the do-more hiker’s rain shell
A light, packable 2.5-layer rain shell with pit-zip venting and recycled materials — the proven default for hikers in weather. Our field review of the Marmot PreCip Eco.
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Columbia Watertight II (men’s) review: the best-value first rain jacket
A genuinely waterproof, seam-sealed rain shell that packs into its own pocket for the price of a dinner — the best-value first rain jacket. Our field review of the Columbia Watertight II.
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Wilderness knives explained: types, terms, and how to use one
Fixed vs. folding, full vs. partial tang, carbon vs. stainless, and every knife term decoded — plus what a blade actually does in the bush and how to choose and care for one. Our complete guide to wilderness knives.
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Opinel No.8 review: the everyday folding knife anyone can carry
The century-old French folding knife with a locking collar and shaving-sharp blade — the everyday carry anyone can enjoy. Our field review of the Opinel No.8.
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ESEE-4 review: the buy-it-for-life survival knife
A US-made 1095 survival knife with a no-questions lifetime warranty — the buy-it-for-life fixed blade. Our field review of the ESEE-4.
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Morakniv Garberg review: the full-tang bushcraft knife to grow into
A full-tang carbon-steel bushcraft knife you can baton and spark a fire with, at a fraction of premium prices. Our field review of the Morakniv Garberg survival knife.
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Morakniv Companion review: the best-value first bushcraft knife
A razor-sharp Swedish stainless fixed blade that carves beautifully for the price of a sandwich — the best-value first outdoor knife. Our field review of the Morakniv Companion.
