Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket
The Patagonia Storm Racer is an ultralight, minimal running shell that we’ve found to be very impressive far beyond the running trails. Check out our review.
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2019-2020 Elan Ripstick 96
After numerous requests, we’ve finally been getting on some skis from Elan. First up is the Ripstick 96, and it’s a very interesting introduction to the brand. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, and initial impressions.
18/19 Elan Ripstick 96
We've now spent a couple days on Elan's lightweight all-mountain ski, the Ripstick 96, and you can check out here our initial on-snow impressions.
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Men’s Casual Boot Roundup — Spring, 2018
Since it’s shoulder season, we wanted to share some of our favorite spring / summer casual boots that can handle some mud, rain, and time on the trail.
Win a Sleeping Bag & Pad from Thermarest
Win a Thermarest Parsec 20° Sleeping Bag and NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad.
2020-2021 Liberty Origin 112
We’ve spent several days on the brand-new Liberty Origin 112 this season — including one of our deepest days — and have come away impressed. Check out our full review.
Alternative Outdoor Snacks
Granola bars are great, but sometimes you either run out or you feel like switching it up. So we asked our reviewers to give us some of their alternative outdoor snack suggestions, and we’d love to get some of your suggestions, too.
Win an Ultralight Cooking Kit from MSR
Enter to win an ultralight stove, cook set, and water filter from MSR.
2019-2020 Fischer Ranger 102 FR
Our managing editor won’t stop raving about the Ranger 102 FR. It’s actually getting kind of annoying. But you should probably check out what all the fuss is about (and the rest of us are going to need to get on this thing). Here’s his review.
18/19 Faction Prodigy 3.0
We’ve now spent several days on the new Prodigy 3.0, and here you can read our initial on-snow impressions, including comparisons to the Candide 3.0, ON3P Kartel 108, and Fischer Ranger 102 FR.
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Altra Timp
We’ve now spent more time in the Altra Timp, and have a long-term update on its performance and durability.
2018-2019 Head Kore 1
What’s that? Another ~1500 gram 130-flex touring boot? Yep, and this one’s from Head. Check out our measured specs, fit notes, and initial impressions of the new Head Kore 1 boot.
Airborne Outfitters Bitterroot Dry Bag
The Airborne Outfitters Bitterroot Dry Bag combines 3 important backcountry tools — a dry bag, a water filter, and a mattress pump — into one compact system. Check out our initial review.
Hoka One One Speedgoat 2
After running a few hundred miles more in it, we have a long-term update on Hoka One One’s aggressive trail shoe, the Speedgoat 2.
Win Men’s & Women’s 5.10 MTB Shoes
We're giving away and men's and women's pari of MTB shoes from 5.10 — and the winners get to decide which model the want.
18/19 Sego Condor Ti
After a few days skiing it inside and outside the resort, here are our initial on-snow impressions of the Condor Ti, with some comparisons to the Atomic Backland FR 109, Armada Tracer 108, and Line Sick Day 104 & 114.
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2018-2019 Sego Condor Ti
New for 18/19, the Sego Condor Ti is a big-mountain ski with some intriguing design elements — and an avocado on its topsheet. Check out our measured specs, rocker pics, initial impressions, and Flash Review.
Deep Dive: Blizzard Rustler 11
Blizzard Rustler 11 vs. Moment Bibby / Blister Pro, Nordica Enforcer 110, Line Sick Day 114, Icelantic Nomad 115, Rossignol Super 7 RD, Liberty Origin 112, and more.
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2018-2019 Icelantic Nomad 115
The Icelantic Nomad 115 is a pretty versatile pow ski that both our more traditional and more playful reviewers have really enjoyed. Check out our review.