Brynje's Super Thermo Baselayer with Shoulder Inlays Preface As always, we're looking at the Brynje Super Thermo mesh baselayer from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. [...] Read more
Special Mention: Ultralight Synthetic Insulated Jacket
Haglofs L.I.M Barrier Jacket (Primaloft Aerogel Version) Special Mentions [ * below we've bolded the relevant condition for the item reviewed here ] Over time we've come across a number items that [...] Read more
Best Lightweight (Under 150g) Trekking T-Shirt
Rab's Sonic SS Zip Tee Preface As always, we're looking at the Rab Sonic from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Chest 42", Waist 33", Height: 5ft 8" Test [...] Read more
Special Mention: Hybrid Wind-Top & UL Waterproof Jacket
Black Yak's Bruna UL Waterproof Jacket / HD Wind-Top Special Mentions [ * below we've bolded the relevant condition(s) for the item reviewed here ] Over time we've come across a number items that [...] Read more
Best Lightweight (Under 300g) Softshell Pull-On
Rab's Borealis Pull-On (Hooded Softshell) Preface Rab updated their Boreas Pull-on for 2018 renaming it the Borealis Pull-On. Unlike many upgrades in recent times (that have proven to break something [...] Read more
Best Cold Weather Trekking Cap
Mountain Equipment's Tuolumne Softshell Cap Preface As always, we're looking at the Mountain Equipment Tuolumne from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Head [...] Read more
Best Lightweight (Under 400g) Insulated Jacket
Mountain Equipment's Rampart Hooded Jacket Preface We recently wrote a post about synthetic insulation titled "A Fraud of Meaningless Measures" which serves as a companion piece to this review. It, [...] Read more
Best Lightweight (~200g) Thermal Sleepwear Top
Montane's Allez Micro Pull-On Preface As always, we're looking at the Montane Allez Micro Pull-On from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Chest 42", Waist [...] Read more
Best Lightweight (Under 350g) Softshell Hooded Jacket
Mountain Equipment's Echo Hooded Jacket Preface This review has been updated to include the results of the recent Winter Kit Test findings where the jacket was paired with the light Rab Momentum [...] Read more
Best Lightweight (3 Season) Baselayer
Megmeister's Drynamo Long Sleeve Crew Preface As always, we're looking at the Megmeister Drynamo Crew from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Chest 42", [...] Read more
Best Lightweight (~250g) Down Vest, Gilet (Thermal Booster Layer)
Decathlon's Quechua Trek 500 Down Gilet Preface As always, we're looking at the Decathlon Trek 500 Down Gilet from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Chest [...] Read more
Best 3 Season Trekking Cap
Ronhill's Trail Split Cap Preface As always, we're looking at the Ronhill Split Cap from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Head circumference: 57.5cm [...] Read more
Best Ultralight (~100g) Hooded Wind Jacket
Mizuno's Lightweight Hoody Wind Jacket (Kato 2.0) Preface As always, we're looking at the Mizuno Hoody Wind Jacket from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: [...] Read more
Best Sub Zero Trekking Gloves (Combination)
Sub Zero Trekking Glove Combination Part 1. Dexterity Preface This review is for people who spend extended time in the mountains during winter and will be most relevant for those who expect to use an [...] Read more
Best Cold Weather Balaclava (Face Mask, Neck Gaiter)
Pyua's Flash Balaclava Preface As always, we're looking at the Pyua Flash Balaclava from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. The Flash Balaclava is available in two sizes: [...] Read more
Best Lightweight Beanie for Dynamic Activities (~50g)
Bergans of Norway's Varde Beanie Preface As always, we're looking at the Bergans Varde Beanie from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Head circumference: [...] Read more
Best Cold Weather Beanie Hat (Under 70g)
Mountain Equipment's Plain Knitted Beanie Preface As always, we're looking at the Mountain Equipment Plain Knitted Beanie from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test [...] Read more
Best Lightweight (Under 300g) Waterproof Jacket
Keela's Saxon Waterproof Jacket Preface As always, we're looking at the Keela Saxon from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Chest 42", Waist 33", Height: [...] Read more
Best Midweight (~700g) Insulated Jacket
Keela's Belay Smock Preface As always, we're looking at the Keela Belay Smock from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Chest 42", Waist 33", Height: 5ft 8" [...] Read more
Best Midweight (Under 450g) Softshell Jacket
Mountain Hardwear's Super Chockstone Jacket Preface As always, we're looking at the Super Chockstone from the point of view of long distance trekking over tough terrain. Test subject: Chest 42", [...] Read more
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