Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew (men’s) review: guaranteed for life
Blister-free over rough ground, cool in heat and backed by an unconditional lifetime guarantee. Runs snug, so size up and keep it out of the dryer.
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Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew (women’s) review: the last sock you buy
Long days without blisters, strong odour resistance and a lifetime guarantee, in a women’s cut. The leg runs compressive, so try one pair first.
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Outdoor Research Aspire 3L (women’s) review: the vented Gore-Tex storm shell
The women’s storm shell for hard weather — durable 3-layer Gore-Tex with TorsoFlo hem-to-bicep venting, built for sustained rain, wind, and alpine objectives.
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Smartwool Merino 250 (men’s) review: the base layer to buy once
The men’s base layer to buy once — benchmark merino warmth and odor control with the best cut, seam placement, and durability in the category.
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Lowa Renegade GTX (women’s) review: the backpacking boot to buy once
The women’s backpacking boot to buy once — a supportive, precise-fitting Gore-Tex boot that carries a loaded pack over rugged ground for years.
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Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer (women’s) review: packable down warmth
The packable-warmth benchmark for women — 800-fill down warmth for half a pound that stuffs into its own pocket, prized by people who live in the backcountry.
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Smartwool Merino 250 (women’s) review: the base layer to buy once
The women’s base layer to buy once — benchmark merino warmth and odor control with the best cut, seam placement, and durability in the category.
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Salomon Quest 4 GTX (men’s) review: the backpacking boot for heavy loads
Strap on a heavy multi-day pack and point yourself at steep, rough, rooty terrain, and a light trail shoe stops being enough. Your ankles and feet need real support and protection. The Salomon Quest 4 GTX is built for exactly that: a supportive, waterproof backpacking boot engineered to carry a load over hard ground trip…
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Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer (men’s) review: packable down warmth
The packable-warmth benchmark for men — 800-fill down warmth for half a pound that stuffs into its own pocket, prized by people who live in the backcountry.
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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.
