Gear Review: Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Trail Shoe
After a long spell without any new offerings, Nike updated their trail shoe lineup for 2019 in a big way. The Terra Kiger has a …
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Gear Review: Altra Superior 4.0 Trail Shoe
Altra has updated the popular Superior to version 4.0 for 2019. The Superior 4.0 comes in with a brand new and super comfortable upper, a …
Salomon S-Lab Ultra 2 Review: An Improved Fit With the Same Great Ride
Salomon has updated the SLAB Ultra with a refined upper while keeping the midsole and outsole unchanged. The SLAB Ultra was the shoe I wore …
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La Sportiva Bushido II Review: A Great Update to the Original Bushido
La Sportiva has updated the much loved Bushido with a new upper and an additional 4mm of cushion in the midsole. The La Sportiva II still has the precise fit, stable ride, and grippy traction of its predecessor, but is now better suited for longer days on the trail. I’ve been wearing the Bushido II since its release a few months ago, and will share my thoughts in this review.
Gear Review: Osprey Talon 22L Day Hiking Backpack
The Osprey Talon 22L is a lightweight and fully featured backpack that’s perfect for peak bagging, quick hikes, and long days on the trail. The Talon 22L provides an impressive blend of comfort and features for a sub 2lbs day pack. The Osprey Talon 22L has been my pack of choice for the past six months, and I will share my experience with it in this review.
Gear Review: Salomon Sense Ride 2 Trail Shoe
The Salomon Sense Ride 2 is a lightweight trail shoe that can carry you from door wherever your adventures take you. Fans of the original Sense Ride will love that Salomon is using the same outsole and midsole combination for v2. The major upgrade comes with a new upper.
Gear Review: Hoka One One Speedgoat 3 Trail Shoe
The Speedgoat 3 is a max cushion trail shoe from Hoka One One that’s quite possibly the most popular trail shoe around right now. The Speedgoat 3 continues with the exact same midsole and outsole as the Speedgoat 2, but brings in a revised upper to address some complaints about the v2’s fit. I’ve been wearing the Speedgoat 3s over the past few months on hikes, trail runs, and even some road runs, and will share my thoughts in this review.
The 10 Best Hiking and Backpacking Gear Items For Dogs
Any hiker or backpacker will tell you that the gear you choose for an outing can make or break your trip. Here are the top 10 hiking and backpacking gear items for dogs you shouldn’t leave home without.
Gear Review: Tarptent Cloudburst 3
The Tarptent Cloudburst 3 is a lightweight 3-person tent that’s perfect for those wanting a lightweight and comfortable backpacking and camping tent. I’ve been using this tent as my primary family camping shelter for more than a year now and will share my experience in this review.
Gear Review: Hoka One One EVO Mafate Trail Shoe
The Hoka EVO Mafate is a max cushion trail shoe with 34mm of cushion in the heel and 30mm of cushion in the forefoot. Although the midsole is plush, it maintains impressive stability and responsiveness on tough trails. For the outsole of the EVO Mafate, Hoka combines Vibram MegaGrip with a thoughtful lug pattern that will handle any trail conditions you’re likely to encounter.