Stio Ralston Canvas Jacket
The Stio Ralston Canvas Jacket. Good for baling hay, building railroads, and a bunch of other less cool stuff, too. And it's more comfortable than stiff, heavy canvas jackets of the past.
Apparel
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Summit Hooded Jacket
Lots of our reviewers love the original Outdoor Research Ferrosi Jacket, and now there’s a new, burlier version called the Ferrosi Summit. So how much of the original Ferrosi’s versatility does the Summit version maintain, and just how much burlier is it?
Mammut Eisfeld Light SO Hoody and Pants
The Mammut Eisfeld Light Hoody and Pants’ new fabric technology makes them stand out from the competition, and when combined with the rest of their design, this makes the Eisfeld Light kit a solid soft shell option for alpine climbing.
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.
Glade Optics Challenger Goggle
High-quality goggles have become quite expensive, but Glade Optics is aiming to change that with their Challenger goggle. We spent much of this season testing the Challenger, and have come away very impressed. Check out our review and our Glade lens comparisons.
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.
Patagonia Snowdrifter pant
The Patagonia Snowdrifter pant blends very good breathability with a useful feature set, making it a great option for days of high-output touring.
Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody
When we asked our outerwear editor what he thought of the new Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody, he started saying things like “perfect,” “dialed,” and “my new favorite piece of apparel.” Check out his review to find out why.
Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro Helmet
With a removable chin bar, the Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro helmet gives riders the option of a half-shell helmet on the way up, and then full-face coverage on the way down. We’ve been very impressed by its versatility, and you can check out our full review here.
Giro Combyn Helmet
The Giro Combyn is a comfortable, low-profile helmet that’s designed to withstand the daily abuses of skiing / snowboarding, and so far, we’ve been impressed by its performance. Check out our review.
Mont Bell Plasma 1000 Down Jacket
At less than 140 grams, the Mont Bell Plasma 1000 Down Jacket is incredibly light. But just how useful is this stripped-back, minimalist mid layer? Check out our review.
Arc’teryx Procline FL Pant
Arc’teryx says their soft shell Procline FL Pant is for “high output technical climbs and challenging ski descents,” and after over 40 days in it, we weigh in on how the Procline FL handles both aspects of that description.
Norrona Lofoten Alpha Raw Zip Hoodie
The Norrona Lofoten Alpha Raw Zip Hoodie is yet another interesting addition to the active insulation category, and we think it’s definitely worth a look if you’re in the market for a cozy, warm, and light mid layer.
Giro Axis Goggle
We've been impressed by the Giro Axis Goggle's combination of quality optics, easy lens swapping, and value.
Dakine Beretta Jacket and Mackenzie Bibs
We’ve been impressed by Dakine’s men’s ski / snowboard outerwear in the past, and now we weigh in on how their women’s Beretta Jacket and Mackenzie Bib compare.
Eddie Bauer EverTherm Down Hooded Jacket
With its unique construction, Eddie Bauer’s new EverTherm Down Hooded Jacket represents an interesting step away from traditional down jackets.
Ortovox Pordoi Jacket
The Ortovox Pordoi Jacket effectively meets the many demands that ski touring places on a shell, and is worth a look if you’re in the market for a new touring jacket.
Black Diamond First Light Hoody
Most of the major apparel brands are now making some sort of “active insulation” mid layer, so how does Black Diamond’s offering, the First Light Hoody, compare?
Rab Alpha Flash Jacket
Rab’s Alpha Flash Jacket is one of the lightest, most breathable mid layers we’ve ever tested. Check out our review.