The Scarpa Zodiac Plus GTX are a very light, supportive, featured boot that are at home under heavy loads and off trail. I have always been committed to wearing approach shoes while backpacking, both on personal trips and while instructing…
Good news for every outdoorswoman! The game has truly been changed. Big Agnes is taking sleeping comfort and technology to the next level with their new line of sleeping bags and pads. The Hazel SL 15* is a one-of-a-kind sleeping…
This easy to adjust trekking pole is great all types of terrain for snow and sun adventures! I tested this out on the snow skiing to a hut on a glacier in Alaska and then on land in the Moab…
This tent can be summed up in two words: simple comfort. The Mountainsmith Morrison has a very straightforward set up that only takes about five minutes for anyone from a beginner to those who can set up tents in the…
The camp stoves of my youth were inefficient, clunky things that always seemed equally likely to explode as to make breakfast. Stoves like the MSR Whisperlite improved our options, but for most of my formative years planning food for fast…
Out of the box, the Oboz Sawtooth Women’s Mid Boot are a comfortable hiking boot, with hardly any break in time. I tested these on dry and dusty trails in Boulder as well as rocky river crossings in the Aspen…
The Mountainsmith Halite 7075 Trekking Poles are made for the modern-day adventurer: removable rubber tips and baskets for all seasons; carbide tipped ends for confidence inspiring traction and a packable size of 16” in length so you do not have…
The Mountainsmith Bear Creek 2 tent is a highly breathable, fully-covered tent that gives ample room for two sleepers. For once, a 2-person tent that’s actually made for two people! Whether you are camping in the desert or hanging out at…
Last summer I had the opportunity to spend a few weeks climbing in Washington’s North Cascades. The rock was amazing, the approaches lush and beautiful and the weather was stellar for nearly the entire trip. But, on our last day, midway up…
A waterproof/breathable hiking boot, designed for spring and summer adventures, that’s both supportive and lightweight, is nothing to scoff at. The Sawtooth Mid BDry by Oboz Footwear possesses all these characteristics while leaving little left wanting. To test the performance of this boot,…