When faced with the lengthy approaches and winding alpine routes of the John Muir Trail, a hard and inflexible water bottle will help keep you hydrated, but it also takes up valuable space while adding weight to your load. For our test team tackling the legendary route, the plusBottle™ from Platypus Hydration provided the perfect solution. Continue Reading
Built to help you through your daily grind, the Power Pack from Outdoor Products hauls your urban survival gear with mountain inspired toughness. But don’t let the raw ruggedness of this bag fool you— designed with breathable, adjustable support, you’ll be able to carry this pack all day.
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Ready to feel wicked fast over varied terrain? Altra Zero Drop’s newest lightweight performance off road shoe, The Superior™ aims to have you blitzing up abandoned trails, skirting around hikers and headed straight into off-road euphoria.
Adventures come in all sizes, from the modest to the epic. For adventures that fall within the in-between, there are times when the outdoor enthusiast selects footwear that either outmatches the adventure, or leaves them longing for something more. Lighter than a dedicated hiking boot yet, heavier than full-bore trail runners, the Hinterland Low from Chaco looks to strike the ideal balance between both worlds filling that “just right” niche.
There’s something to be said for a company that is constantly evolving. Constantly striving for better form, better function. It’s one of the reasons our team has always respected the KEEN brand, and the new Marshall collection is no exception. Designed with an athletic mindset to meet the demands of todays fast and light hikers, the Marshall collection is the perfect outdoors partner for light hikers, fastpackers, and worldly scramblers.
Columbia knows that your adventures vary as much as the conditions outdoors, so they designed the Powerdrain Cool™ Shoe with OmniFreeze Zero for adventures big and small; dry and sopping wet. Whether you’re exploring slot canyons, trail running in the rain, or charging through city street puddles, Columbia’s Powerdrain Cool™ for men and women offers a prime choice for hybrid adventures.
A truly useful tool can do more than one thing. That seems to be the philosophy behind the new Æscent from Five Ten. Five Ten says that they have made this classic “approach” shoe the lightest, strongest, best-performing kick available. After spending a few months putting miles on the shoe, we’d be hard pressed to disagree. Simply put, when you need surefooted stability, the Æscent has got you covered every step of the way.
While you’ve been out tackling the trail in sub-par socks wondering why your feet are uncomfortable, the crew at Darn Tough has been hard at work making their best hiking sock even better in the new Hike/Trek socks for men and women.
If nothing comes between you and your daily run or hike, then you need the right gear to keep you prepared for everything from gray windy days to those not-so-ideal weather conditions. With the Arapahoe Ridge Jacket from GoLite, you’ve got a layer ready to keep you fast on your feet without sacrificing protection from the elements as you run, bike, hike and explore your world.
For days on the trail, you like to keep things simple and stick to the necessities. If your seeking a hiking boot that matches your light and simple philosophy, look no further than Ahnu’s Elkridge Mid WP hiking boot. A full featured boot in a mid-cut style, the Elkridge Mid waterproof boot is a highly capable do-it-all hiker that won’t let you down.