Other versions of the R1 include the Patagonia R1 Air Fleece Crew, which I tested nearly two years ago. It’s an excellent – ...

The Salomon Mountain Flex Hybrid Vest is a great choice, providing warmth and protection from the wind, as well as freedom of ...

Let’s face it; buying a hiking jacket is unnecessarily complicated. Softshells, puffer jackets, hybrid hoodies, rain jackets, fleece sweaters, wind shells, mid-layers, hardshells — how many of these ...

No matter the time of year I’m hiking, I always pack a jacket, but hiking jackets vary greatly depending on the environment and season. While a soft shell windbreaker might be the perfect choice for a ...