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Arc'teryx Alpha AR 55 Review
This was a promising pack on first inspection, from a company we trust and admire (and still do). But Arc'teryx missed...
Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody - Women's Review
The down sweater is an aptly named down jacket. It is cozy and lovable, and a true generalist jacket. It's relatively...
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Vibram FiveFingers KSO EVO - Women's Review
This barely-there shoe is one of the lightest and simplest of the FiveFingers line available today. It is streamlined...
New Balance Minimus TR - Women's Review
This is a zero drop training shoe well suited to gym use, court sports, and light road running. The smoother sole is...
Vibram FiveFingers KSO - Women's Review
This shoe is exciting in concept, as one of Vibram's most successful models to date, but it feels odd underfoot due to...
Inov-8 Bare-XF 210 V3 - Women's Review
This is a good minimalist shoe for gym training. However, it has a narrower toe box which was not our favorite feature...
Vivobarefoot Primus Trail II FG - Women's Review
This is a stylish shoe that misses the mark on many of our favored minimalist features such as a light weight and soft...
Rab Valiance Hoody - Women's Review
A valiant effort from Rab in the creation of a weatherproof yet still lightweight down jacket. This is a very warm and...
Outdoor Research Helium Down - Women's Review
An intriguing addition to Outdoor Research's line of lightweight waterproof-breathable garments, it has a very narrow...
How to Choose a Mountaineering and Alpine Climbing Backpack
If the ice axe is the posterchild of mountaineering, the backpack is our unsung hero. Mountaineering backpacks must...
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Black Diamond Blitz 28L Review
This is a fast-and-light alpine specialty pack. It is not the most versatile or the most durable in this review, but...
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Gregory Denali 100 Review
This is a great pack for expeditions in the Alaska Range. It adapts well to the various needs of fairly technical snow...
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Hyperlite Prism Review
This is a high-end mountaineering pack that will help ensure you enjoy every moment of your time in the mountain. For...
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Black Diamond Speed 40 Review
This is a remarkably versatile pack, and is likely to become your go-to (or only). This pack is up for long, technical...
Patagonia Ascensionist 55 Review
This pack is optimized for simpler terrain and bigger carries, and less enjoyable for summit pushes in technical...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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