Ways to Use a Buff on Outdoor Adventures
A lightweight neck gaiter is a versatile piece of gear that has many uses when hiking, camping or backpacking.
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.
Hats, Gloves and Neck Gaiters for Cold Weather Hiking
For hiking in the winter, and on overnights the rest of the year, keeping your head and hands warm is essential. These are my favorite hats, gloves and neck gaiters.
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.
Review: Outdoor Vitals NovaPro Jacket
The NovaPro Jacket from Outdoor Vitals is a feature-packed ultralight (and seriously warm) jacket. Utilizing a stitch-less baffle construction to keep out wind and rain, this jacket is made for cold weather.
Review: Outdoor Vitals Tern Ultralight Merino Hoodie
The Tern ultralight merino hoodie is a versatile layer – useful as a base layer in cold weather, or for sun protection with a UPF rating of 36+.
Review: Outdoor Vitals Tushar Rain Jacket
The Outdoor Vitals Tushar is an ultralight rain jacket that's designed for hikers and backpackers.
Review: Outdoor Vitals Ultralight LoftTek Jacket
This synthetic insulated jacket has many features not found on similar jackets, and the price tag is much less than you'd expect for what you get.
Review: Outdoor Vitals Vario Jacket
The Outdoor Vitals Vario jacket is an ultralight jacket tailored for active pursuits with bodymapped synthetic insulation and underarm perforations for ventilation.
Review: Outdoor Vitals Ventus Active Hoodie
The Outdoor Vitals Ventus Active Hoodie is an ultralight insulated mid-layer that provides a lot of warmth for the weight.
Review: Showers Pass Basecamp Merino Hoodie
The Showers Pass Merino Hoodie is soft, warm and lightweight. Perfect for wearing on outdoor adventures – and unlike other hoodies, this one is not too bulky for layering.
Review: Venustas Heated Jacket
This heated jacket from Venustas features six graphene heat panels and is powered by a portable battery pack... ideal for staying cozy on cold weather outdoor adventures.