The HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 5 is a lightweight trail running shoe with a Vibram sole that's a popular choice among runners, thru-hikers, and backpackers alike. It's the successor to the Speedgoat 4 and HOKA has made some serious improvements to the shoe; my favorite being the Speedgoat 5's new back
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT Review
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT from Cascade Designs is a three-season 13 oz / 369 g inflatable sleeping pad with a 4.5 R-value (the measure of resistance to heat flow through a given thickness of material). It's the next evolution in what's essentially become the default ultralight,
SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie Review
The SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie is a lightweight fleece built for the outdoors. It's available in three configurations: a pullover, a full-zip, and a full-zip without a hood. It can be used as an outer layer or mid-layer and does a good job of keeping you comfortable in a range of environments. Here's
SimmerShield Complete Solo System Backpacking Stove Review
The SimmerShield Complete Solo System is an ultralight cooking solution for the outdoors. It includes a stove, stove storage bag, pot, cozy, and windscreen (wall and floor). It's the windscreen (and the ease of purchasing an ultralight stove as a self-contained package) that Simmershield uses to
Arc’teryx Beta Jacket Review
The Arc'teryx Beta Jacket is a lightweight GORE-TEX shell built to keep you dry when you're planning to be out for extended periods in the backcountry and/or are expecting to encounter less-than-ideal weather conditions. It doesn't come cheap and there are a few issues to note regarding the
Arc’teryx Rush Jacket Review
The Arc'teryx Rush Jacket is the company's lightest backcountry shell designed and built with GORE-TEX PRO for all-day protection from the elements. Waterproof and windproof, it's not insulated which makes it perfect for layering and for tackling stormy days at the resort or long days out in the
Arc’teryx Rush Bib Pant Review
The Arc'teryx Rush Bib Pant is a bib made with GORE-TEX Pro for skiing, snowboarding, and/or winter travel up, down, or around the slopes. It has thigh vents, four pockets, instep patches, a RECCO reflector, and perhaps most importantly, adjustable suspenders. The Rush Bib Pant is also the lightest
ALLPOWERS Solar Generator S1500 Review
The ALLPOWERS Solar Generator S1500 is a combination package of the ALLPOWERS S1500 and one ALLPOWERS SP033 200W Solar Panel. The ALLPOWERS S1500 is a 1092 Wh power bank weighing 26.12 lb / 11.85 kg with one USB-C port, three USB-A ports, four Type B outlets, and a 12V carport. It boasts enough