Reviewed: Black Diamond Alex Honnold Signature Spatula Aer Parris|April 23, 2019 Alex Honnold and Black Diamond teamed up to create the perfect backcountry spatula. After hundreds of hours of field testing, we bring you our review.
The 8 Essentials You Need for Spring Skiing and Riding Robert Pursell|April 16, 2019 ’Tis the season for long days, corn snow and après-ski tailgate sessions in the parking lot. Here’s the gear you need to make the most of the spring season.
New Product Spotlight: The Cannondale Habit 5 & Cannondale Topstone Bikes Julie Brown|April 12, 2019 The Habit and the Topstone are part of a new offering from Cannondale at REI stores nationwide.
Comparing the Arc’teryx Beta and Zeta Jackets Miranda Webster|April 5, 2019 Choosing the right shell jacket can be daunting. Learn how to decide between Arc'teryx's multisport and hiking lines: the Beta and Zeta jackets.
Recycled Outdoor Gear: ‘One of the more promising trends’ in Product Development Aer Parris|March 15, 2019 Recyled gear has been heralded by many in the outdoor industry. We look at the trend and highlight three products that are champions of this effort.
These Trail-to-Town Boots Will Take You (Almost) Anywhere Miranda Webster|March 15, 2019 Perfect for exploring parks, peaks and backyard barbeques, these trail-to-town hiking boots provide maximum comfort and solid performance.
Gear Review: Women’s MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes Ashley Brown|March 1, 2019 Our reviewer tested the women's MSR Lightning Ascent snowshoes on the rolling hills and steep inclines of a snowy Pacific Northwest winter.
Skinny Skis Are Back Robert Pursell|February 21, 2019 After years of pushing skis with super-wide waist widths, ski brands and consumers are realizing that narrower skis can get the job done just fine.
Gear Review: Women’s REI Co-op Flash 45 and 55 Backpacking Packs Shelby Carpenter and Caitlin Brown|February 16, 2019 The consensus? From handy hipbelt snack pockets, to removable top lids to adjustable-size water bottle pouches, these packs impressed the reviewers with their smart, customizable features.
Why I Don’t Wear My Climbing Shoes too Tight Aer Parris|February 8, 2019 The best climbing shoes are the ones that actually fit your feet and the style of climbing that you want to be doing—whether bouldering, sport or trad.
8 Innovative Pieces of Snowsports Gear From Outdoor Retailer 2019 Robert Pursell|February 4, 2019 This year, the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show introduced ski and snowboard fans to a slew of new innovations, from Bluetooth-enabled avalanche beacons to ski goggles for pups to the grand return of an iconic freeskiing brand.
COSTA Transforms Used Fishing Nets Into Sunglasses Aer Parris|January 30, 2019 COSTA’s Untangled Collection—a collaboration with Bureo to produce sunglasses from recycled materials—is the recipient of this year’s Root Award.
