Smartwool Active Fleece Wind Tights Long-Term Review
Smartwool’s fleece wind tights are a game changer for cold weather adventures. I’ve tested them extensively while backpacking and bikepacking, here’s my review.
Bikepacking Clothing
8 Merino Sun Hoodies For Outdoor Adventure
The perfect merino sun hoody can be elusive, especially for hot weather. Here’s a roundup of top contenders and their strengths and weaknesses.
Review: Wūru’s Nuyarn Lightweight Merino Sun Hoodie
I’ve been searching for the perfect hot weather merino sun hoodie. Could the Wuru Nuyarn Lightweight Merino hoodie be it? Here’s my review from a month of rugged testing.
My Bikepacking Clothes: Lightweight Comfort in (Almost) Any Weather
Wondering what to wear for bikepacking? Here’s my clothing list, refined over many thousands of miles and a wide range of styles and climates.
Troy Lee Designs A1 Classic MIPS Helmet Long-Term Review (9000 Miles)
The A1 Classic MIPS helmet from Troy Lee Designs is a super-comfy and confidence-inspiring extended coverage MTB helmet. Here’s my long-term review based on thousands of miles of grueling testing.
Ridge Merino Solstice Sun Hoodie Long-Term Review
Bottom Line Merino sun hoodies are exploding in popularity lately, and it’s easy to see why. If I’m going to wear one shirt for weeks on end while hiking or biking, I want some serious functional benefits: sun protection, temperature regulation, and that all-important stink-resistance merino is famous for. Merino …
Smartwool Merino Sport Ultralight Hoodie Long-Term Review
The Smartwool Merino Sport Ultralight is a sun hoody designed to keep us cool in the hottest weather. Here’s how it fared during a rough month of bikepacking in Central Asia.
Arc’teryx Beta AR Jacket Long-Term Review
The Arc’teryx Beta AR jacket is legendary for its durability, quality, and weather protection, but is it worth the price? Here’s my detailed review and opinion after 4+ years of use.
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Jacket Long-Term Review
The Ghost Whisperer down jacket is legendary in the ultralight hiking world. I’ve been using it on and off for years, and in this detailed review I explain what I love about it and why I sometimes reach for a different jacket.
Long-Term Review: Arc’teryx Cerium Down Jacket
The Cerium from Arc’teryx is a premium down jacket with excellent warmth-to-weight ratio and small packed size. Worth the money? Here’s my detailed review after 2 years of use.
Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket Long-Term Review
The Helium Rain Jacket has been keeping ounce-counting adventurers dry and warm for over ten years. This detailed review shares how mine held up to heavy use and what I like and dislike about the latest version.
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Canyon Long-Term Review: The Perfect SPD Bikepacking Shoe?
Long-distance bikepacking demands a lot from a shoe. Here’s how the X-Alp Canyon from Pearl Izumi has held up.
