Review: Ombraz Armless Sunglasses (Backpacking and Bikepacking)
Ombraz armless sunglasses are an intriguing idea, but can they live up to the hype despite the demands of all-day wear? Here’s my experience backpacking and bikepacking with them.
Backpacking Clothes
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.
8 High-Performing 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.
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.
PreCip vs. Helium II vs. Arc’teryx Beta AR: Comparing Rain Jackets for Outdoor Adventure
How do the Marmot PreCip, OR Helium II, and Arc’teryx Beta AR compare? Learn what type of hiking and outdoor adventure each is ideal for.
My Top Backpacking Clothes: A Lightweight Full-Comfort Packing List
Choosing your backpacking clothes wisely can shave pounds off your pack weight and keep you comfy in any weather. Here’s an overview of what to wear backpacking and my personal favorite items.
Hiking in Trail Running Shoes – Good or Bad Idea?
Tired of big heavy boots? Here’s how to decide if hiking in trail running shoes is right for you, plus how to transition safely and which shoe models to consider.
