Review: Alpine Fit Fastpacker Alpha 90 Hoodie
A versatile mid-layer made with ultralight Alpha Direct fabric, this women’s-specific hoodie provides warmth and breathability without adding much weight or bulk.
Review: Outdoor Vitals Zulu Down Jacket
An ultralight down jacket with excellent warmth for its weight, the Zulu uses a seamless baffle design and high-loft Muscovy duck down for efficient, reliable insulation.
Review: REI Flash Shade Hoodie
The REI Flash Shade Hoodie combines UPF 50+ sun protection with an open, breathable fabric that helps keep me cool on warm-weather hikes.
Review: BRANWYN Merino Wool Underwear & Bras
BRANWYN’s seamless merino wool underwear and bras offer soft comfort with effective moisture management and odor resistance, making them a strong choice for outdoor activities.
Review: Nortiv8 Whitney Trail Running Shoes
A surprisingly capable budget trail running shoe with a wide toe box, breathable mesh uppers, and good traction at a price that's hard to beat.
Review: Himali Nebula Wind Shell
The Nebula is a versatile ultralight layer that adds wind protection while remaining breathable enough to help prevent overheating while hiking.
Review: Himali Monsoon Rain Jacket
The Himali Monsoon Hardshell Jacket is designed as a true four-season shell — built to handle everything from steady rain to snow and variable mountain weather.
Review: Salewa Pedroc 2 Max Hiking Shoes
The Pedroc 2 Max blends the agility and comfort of a trail runner with the stability, grip, and durability of a more supportive hiking shoe.
Review: Berghaus Rain-Motion Jacket
Built for movement, the Berghaus Rain-Motion combines 3-layer Pertex Shield protection with impressive breathability, creating a lightweight rain shell for active days on trail.
Review: Berghaus Staindrop Hike Jacket
A micro-grid fleece with excellent breathability, the Staindrop Hike Jacket adds light warmth for active hiking without trapping excess heat on trail.
Review: Salewa Pedroc 2 Powertex Shoes
For this review, I tested the Salewa Pedroc 2 Powertex shoes to see how they stack up against my trail runners in fit, traction, and overall durability.
Review: REI Norseland Down Parka
The REI Norseland 2 Parka is an extremely warm insulated layer for the coldest conditions in the Pacific Northwest
Review: Arms of Andes Alpaca Base Layer Top
After wearing this alpaca base layer on cold-weather hikes and camping trips, it’s proven to be one of the warmest, most comfortable, and versatile layers for its weight, due to alpaca’s unique performance qualities.
Review: Magma 850 Down Hoodie
The REI Magma Down Jacket uses 850-fill down for a warm and packable lightweight jacket that’s great for stowing in a day pack and using on backpacking trips.
Review: Paka Thermal Baselayer Hoodie and Bottoms
Paka’s Thermal Baselayers combine alpaca fiber with merino wool and Tencel, creating lightweight, warm, and breathable layers. Natural stretch and odor resistance make them a reliable choice for cold-weather adventures.
Review: Mammut Eiger Nordwand ML Hybrid Hoodie
This hybrid midlayer is built for active pursuits – featuring micro-grid fleece and Polartec Alpha inserts to provide breathable body-mapped insulation.
Review: Himali Ascent Stretch Hoodie
With synthetic insulation and a soft, stretchy shell, the Ascent Hoodie is designed for alpine use, but it’s become one of my most useful layers for all types of cooler weather adventures in the Pacific Northwest.
Review: Himali Eclipse Sun Hoodie
Lightweight and highly breathable, the Himali Eclipse Sun Hoodie combines UPF 20 sun protection with excellent moisture management, making it ideal for hot-weather hiking and backpacking.
Review: Outdoor Vitals Skyline Trail Joggers
Built for hot-weather hiking, the Outdoor Vitals Skyline Trail Joggers feature mesh ventilation in key areas, keeping you cool while offering full-length protection.
Review: Ibex GOAT Short Sleeve Tee
A lightweight merino tee built for warm-weather hikes, the Ibex GOAT Short Sleeve combines softness, durability, and sun protection in a versatile design that works just as well off the trail.
Review: Outdoor Vitals Altitude Sun Hoodie
The Altitude Sun Hoodie from Outdoor Vitals is one of the lightest top layer options available – both in weight and in breathability. Made from a moisture-wicking mesh-like fabric, this is my top choice for hiking in hot weather.
Review: Kuhl Hiking Shorts
It can be a challenge to find hiking shorts for women that are made of quality fabric, provide a good fit, and that have useable pockets. The Kuhl Freeflex and Trekr shorts meet all of those requirements plus have wicking and sun protection features important for hiking.
Review: Kuhl Hiking Pants
The Kuhl Trekr and Freeflex hiking pants are made with high quality fabrics that have built-in stretch and are lightweight and comfortable to wear when hiking.
Review: Outdoor Vitals Nebo Windbreaker
The Nebo windbreaker is the layer I didn’t know I needed, providing lightweight protection while remaining highly breathable for staying warm while hiking without overheating.