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Outdoor Hazards: Sunburn (In Your Mouth and Beyond)

The most painful sunburn I've ever had was on the roof of my mouth. Sound crazy? Read on to learn how to avoid it there, and everywhere else on your body. Read More...

April 6, 2018

Hike, Run, Travel: Best Women’s Leggings

One-year test: Here are the best women's leggings for yoga, hiking, running, travel, and winter. Plus, three tips to keep leggings healthy. Read More...

January 9, 2018

New Ninja Suit Is A ‘Woolverino’ Onesie

Like a onesie for adults, this Ninja Suit base layer from Airblaster is stealthy enough to wear almost anywhere. Read More...

April 12, 2016

We Tested Yak Wool, And It’s Awesome (but pricey)

Kora makes high-end outdoor apparel made from wool collected from molting yaks in the Himalayan Mountains. Read More...

March 7, 2016

Patagonia R1 Hoody: Three Weeks, No Stink With Polygiene

Synthetic insulation is great, except for the stink factor. Our reviewer spent weeks in the Patagonia R1 Hoody to see how the anti-stink agent Polygiene performs against funk. Read More...

January 26, 2016

In-Depth Review: Patagonia Merino Air Base Layer

David Freeman has been wearing this next-level base layer for more than 80 days in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Read More...

January 15, 2016

Base Layers: 27 Winter Tops For Any Budget

Base layers, ultralight to heavy, are critical pieces in your winter kit. We sifted through the heap to find 27 of our favorites with options to fit every budget. Read More...

November 9, 2015

Year Of The Package: Men’s Underwear Redefined

Men's underwear got an upgrade in 2015, so we tested and reviewed four pairs of "the most comfortable underwear out there." Read More...

July 30, 2015

Patagonia Unveils ‘World’s Most Advanced Base Layer’

What sets it apart? Merino-poly yarn is exposed to a type of high-pressure air gun, resulting in "exploded" fibers that are soft and stretchy in the hand. Read More...

July 15, 2015

Huckberry/GearJunkie: Spring Shop

GearJunkie has partnered with Huckberry to bring you a curated selection of the best outdoor gear for your next rainy day adventure. Read More...

April 23, 2015

Rohner Backcountry Socks – Merino Wool With A Synthetic Backbone

Hiker puts the Rohner Backcountry Sock to the test for this review of the merino and synthetic blend. Read More...

April 20, 2015

Dress Right: 13 Essential Pieces For Backpacking

Andrew Skurka explains his system to use just 13 items of clothing for outdoor comfort in any 3-season condition. Read More...

March 26, 2015

Wooly Bits: Why Merino Underwear Rocks

Could spending $50 on a single pair of underwear possibly be worth it? We’ve been putting top-shelf offerings from brands like Smartwool, Ibex and Icebreaker to the test for the past six months to find out. Read More...

December 5, 2014