Category: Field Tested Gear
Trail-Tested Review: HydraPak PackFlask™ 500ml Filter Kit (Shoulder-Strap Hydration That Actually Works)
One of the best parts of summer trade events like OMA is getting your hands on next season’s gear...
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Our Favorite Gear of 2025
Nearly every piece of gear in this guide earned its place in the Sierra Nevada. High-elevation...
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Osprey Poco Soft Child Carrier Review: Hiking the Sierra with a Newborn
Getting outside with a newborn can feel intimidating — especially in the mountains — but the right...
Read MoreGear Tested: Outdoor Master Merino Wool Ski Socks for Sierra Winters
When winter blankets the Sierra in snow, the right gear can turn cold, wet days into your best outdoor memories. One piece of gear I found myself wearing nearly every winter adventure last season—whether on the trail or around...
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Field-Tested Review: Danner Octa Hoodie in Yosemite’s Backcountry
When you’re packing for a five-night, 40-mile backpacking trip in Yosemite’s high country, every...
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Trail Tested Review: KUIU Kutana Hybrid Pant – From High Sierra Granite to Carson Valley Scrub
When I first spotted KUIU’s new Kutana Stretch Woven Hybrid Pant at the OMA Show in Denver this...
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Trail Tested Review: Katadyn BeFree Filter AC 1.0L – Slate Blue
Fast, clean, and confidence-inspiring water filtration for the Sierra adventurer. The Sierra has a...
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Trail Tested Gear Review: Katadyn BeFree Filter AC 1.0L – Slate Blue
Trail Tested Review: Katadyn BeFree Filter AC 1.0L – Slate Blue Fast, clean, and...
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Trail-Tested Review: Danner Lightweight Trail Pants
Comfort and Flexibility for Cool-Weather Adventure When I pulled on the Danner Lightweight Trail...
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Trail-Tested Review: Marmot Aerothermal Jacket
Lightweight Warmth That Breathes When the Wind Bites When the fall winds started funneling through...
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Trail Tested Gear Review: Optimus Crux Lite Stove
Ultralight power meets trail-ready reliability in the Sierra backcountry. A Shift in Stove...
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Field Tested Review: Outdoor Vitals StormLoft 15° Quilt in the Sierra Nevada
For the past five years, I’ve relied on quilts as my primary sleep system, especially when hammock...
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