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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Review: Off-Trail Specialist
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (481+ words) 1 lb. 4.8 oz. FriXion XF 2.0 (4mm) La Sportiva Ultra Raptor III For this season's top models, see our guide to the Best Hiking Shoes. The shoe’s cushioning is firm and supportive rather than plush, which is why I gave the shoe a…...
Hoka Tecton X 4 Review: If the Shoe Fits???
1+ week, 3+ day ago (547+ words) REI's Labor Day Sale is on! 1 lb. 3.4 oz. Vibram Megagrip Litebase (4mm) Hoka Tecton X 4 For this season's top models, see our guide to the Best Trail Running Shoes. All told, the Tecton X 4’s high-end cushioning would have made it…...
Scarpa Ribelle HD Boot (Women???s) Review: 3-Season Leather Workhorse
1+ week, 3+ day ago (466+ words) REI's Labor Day Sale is on! 2 lb. 9.6 oz. For this season's top models, see our guide to the Best Mountaineering Boots. I prefer to approach in trail-running shoes, so I often strapped the boots to the sides of my pack…...
Volcom Dua Insulated Gore-Tex Review
1+ week, 4+ day ago (509+ words) REI's Labor Day Sale is on! 80g & 60g synthetic Volcom Dua Insulated Gore-Tex For this season's top models, see our guide to the Best Snowboard Jackets. On the other hand, when I was lapping groomers in windy conditions with temperatures in the…...
Fjallraven Kaipak Fleece Jacket Review
3+ week, 4+ day ago (571+ words) For this season's top models, see our guide to the Best Fleece Jackets. The Kaipak's Polartec fleece is decently breathable—it allows airflow, wicks moisture reasonably well, and lets warmth escape when you need it to. But it’s a fairly…...
The North Face Terra Peak Hoodie Review
3+ week, 4+ day ago (499+ words) The midweight North Face Terra Peak Hoodie ($280) offers down-like insulation and warmth in a weather-ready and (relatively) affordable build. It carries extra weight and bulk—not to mention it’s not very breathable—so the jacket is not a backcountry specialist....