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Merino wool has a way of making more sense the longer you use it. It is soft, naturally odor-resistant, comfortable through changing weather, and useful for everything from cool trail runs to long travel days. It is not the fastest-drying or toughest fabric out there, but for hiking, running, camping, and packing light, merino still earns its spot.
We put gear through mud, mountains, and midnight mishaps so you know if it’ll survive the trip
Recent Reviews
I wore the KETL RockyLoft through a Reno–Tahoe winter, mostly for everyday use, with skiing, climbing, and chores mixed in. After all of it, I haven’t found any noticeable damage.
I tested five sun hoodies through 75 to 100-degree days in the Sierra Nevada. Here is which one stayed coolest, dried fastest, and earned the top spot.
The best sun hoodie balances enough protection for the exposure with the airflow and comfort to stay on when the heat climbs.
Tested on trail runs, mountain bike rides, hikes, and lazy laundry cycles, the KETL Lost Boys Merino Sun Hoodie is a useful layer when synthetic sun hoodies are too light.
After a year of using the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L for work, weekend trips, and daily camera carry, it has proven to be one of the better do-it-all bags I’ve used. It’s durable, comfortable, and especially good for someone who likes Peak Design’s ecosystem, even if the interior mesh pockets require a little more thought when packing.
Norda has made a big splash in the trail running community for their durability. We put a ton of time in the shoes, see what we think about the 001.
In this review, we put a lot of time in the Raide LF 2L running belt. We go over our genuine thoughts on the belt after 300+ miles