Backcountry

With the Lookout 40, REI delivers a great daypack with all the capacity and features necessary for long day hikes and short overnights. They also deliver one heck of a bargain. At $99 MSRP, it’s the least expensive in our test.
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Mother’s Day is right around the corner. This year, my advice is skip the too-sweet holiday cards and put your cash towards an outdoor-oriented gift that she’ll be able to use on a run, a hike, at camp or where ever her adventures will take her.
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Polarmax isn’t kidding around when they say that the Comp 4 Tech Fleece is warm.
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Protect your tablet in the outdoors with an innovative solution from this American-born brand. The SmartCoat X adds little weight to the iPad and surprisingly little bulk.
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Bold, baby, bold. But don’t let the good looks fool you, the Vasque Rift is more than a pretty face. The Rift delivers a welcome departure from the traditional with great style and solid performance.
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Hybrid Jackets combine down or synthetic insulation with stretch panels for extra freedom of movement. Columbia and Mountain Hardwear have two contenders in the category, so check them out.
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