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Arc’Teryx Nuri You come into the store looking for warmth. You’ve been told that down is the way to go. It’s got great insulation value, it’s lightweight, it’s been a...

Patagonia Quandary jacket The NorthFace has a credo: “Rain Checks Not Accepted.” It applies specifically to their line of rainwear, and it’s especially appropriate as we head into late fall...

Salomon XA Pro 3D There was a time not long ago when hiking shoes were hiking shoes (boots, actually) and running shoes were running shoes, and never the twain should...

You might think that The North Face keeps a stable of elite athletes to drum up interest in the pursuits — climbing, skiing, snowboarding, running — aligned with its gear....

As we leave behind the sandals of summer, we seek more substantial footwear up for the rigors of fall and winter. Here are the short stories of three boots that...

Sometimes in fishing, time is of the essence. Precious seconds count. Pardon? Did you say “seconds count” — in fishing? Absolutely, says Michael Grant, a longtime fisherman who’s been active...

by Tara Dower aka “Candy Mama” Since being on the Appalachian Trail I’ve realized that my gear will make or break my trip and I am pleased to say that...

Rob Arends geared up for fishing on West Virginia’s Cranberry River Whether it’s fly fishing for rainbows on West Virginia’s Cranberry River, teasing for red drum in the marshes of...

Rumpl blankets The summer festival season is much like the summer camping season in that you’re essentially living outside. You’re eating outside, you’re sitting outside, you’re drinking outside and in...

Our Wall of Amphibious Footwear We were eating lunch on day two of our backpack trip to Wilson Creek when I noticed Brandon eyeing my shoes, which were surprisingly dry...

Kuhl Renegade pants Heat, humidity, sun. When it comes to summer clothing, these staples of summer weather don’t always work in concert with style, function and fun. Sometimes, however, they...

It’s the summer clothing travel dilemma: you want to have an active vacation, but you also want to look good having it. Time was that could be a challenge. The...

Cullen McMillian’s backpacking experience includes a 30-day National Outdoor Leadership School trip in Scandinavia. Your scout has done the 5-mile hike, three 10-mile hikes, a 15-miler and the big 20-miler....

Is there such a thing as a four-season parka in the Southeast? Parka: perhaps we should explain. While not necessarily an antiquated term, it’s not an article of clothing that’s...

Osprey Meridian 60L Over the past few weeks in this space, our expert staff has reviewed some of our favorite gear for adventurous travelers. We’ve talked about gear that addresses...

Our Ward Swann is no stuffed shirt, but he does appreciate a good shirt stuffer, such as the Eagle Creek Pack-It: use the folding board to fold the shirts you...

When preparing for a big trip, especially overseas, it’s important to remember the three S’s: Sleep, Security, Style.Sleep Bad things can happen when you don’t get enough sleep on a...

Need a hat for your trip? Amie Scott says this Tilley is a dilly. You watch travelogues on TV and travel videos on YouTube, and you wonder: “These people look...