Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody
The Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody is one of the most versatile soft shells we've used.
Apparel
Outdoor Research Whirlwind Hoody
The Outdoor Research Whirlwind Hoody is an excellent, if somewhat specialized softshell.
Patagonia Stretch Nano Storm Jacket
Patagonia’s new Stretch Nano Storm Jacket is one of the most comfortable jackets we’ve used, and it performs well in a wide range of conditions.
Giro Ledge MIPS Helmet
Giro’s new Ledge MIPS delivers high-end safety in a sleek package that costs about the same as most non-MIPS entry-level helmets.
MIPS Trail Helmet Roundup
More and more MIPS equipped helmets are hitting the market, so we took a look at how MIPS works, and compared five trail helmets from Lazer, Scott, Smith, Giro, and Sweet Protection.
Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hoody
The Patagonia Nano-Air jacket is one of our favorite mid-layers, so how does the new Nano-Air Light measure up?
Salomon Bonatti WP Jacket
Salomon’s Bonatti WP Jacket is an affordable and versatile running / hiking piece, but the real standout feature is its hood.
Strafe Scout Jacket
Strafe’s new Scout jacket is an impressively light and packable rain shell, perfect for hiking, backpacking, biking, and trail-running.
Leatt DBX 4.0 Lite and DBX 4.0 Windblock Gloves
Leatt's DBX 4.0 Lite and Windblock gloves both offer great protection but are tailored to different conditions.
Patagonia Levitation Hoody
The Patagonia Levitation Hoody is designed for high-output ice and mixed climbs, but also functions well as a highly-breathable spring ski mountaineering piece.
Salomon MTN Lab Helmet
For skiers getting into terrain that involves exposed climbing and mountaineering, the Salomon MTN Lab helmet represents a nice solution to the dilemma of comfort vs. protection.
Strafe Cham 2 Jacket
The Strafe Cham 2 Jacket is a very breathable touring jacket with a generous cut that make it a top contender for freeride-oriented touring.
Mountain Equipment Prophet Jacket
We take a look at Gore’s new Thermium material in the weather-resistant and insulated Mountain Equipment Prophet jacket.
SPY Doom Goggle With Happy Lens
The SPY Doom goggle with Happy Lenses is giving our favorite goggles a run for their money.
Mountain Equipment Spectre Pant
The Mountain Equipment Spectre is an affordable and versatile soft shell pant that’s well suited to colder-weather ski mountaineering and touring.
Mammut Pischa HS Jacket
If its fit works for you, the Mammut Pischa HS Jacket is a versatile multi-season piece that's constructed with Gore Tex's new C-Knit material.
The North Face Summit L4 Jacket
The North Face Summit Series L4 Jacket combines a great fit and intelligent insulation into an extremely impressive mid layer.