Gear Review: Stio Pinion Down Pullover
I have sported the Pinion Down Pullover for a handful of scrambly climbs in the alpine and it's quite durable. No snags or rips to be seen. So hooray for that!
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Must See: PAKAFILL Puffers and Parka By PAKA
PAKAFILL is also fully traceable, all the way back to the small farm in the Andes where it was sourced from. Which is why we LOVE PAKA here at Southwest Hikes. Ethics matter. They really do.
Gear Review: COROS PACE Pro GPS Sport Watch
The Pace Pro is a new release from COROS and it's their nicest iteration of the Pace line of sports watches so far. Standouts for the Pace Pro are the very long-lasting battery, pin-point GPS accuracy and very lightweight design.
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Must-Have Cold Weather Hiking Gear: Top 10 Picks for Winter Hikers
As the temperatures start to seriously drop and the snow starts to fall, it's time to change out your gear! Cold weather hiking is a bit of a different beast and requires some extra thought when it comes to getting your backpack all set!
Gear Review: Kahtoola RENAgaiter Low Ultra-Tough Gaiter
I acquired my first pair of Kahtoola RENAgaiters Low back in 2019 and I pretty much wore them daily for hiking and trail running. I really liked that they were simple to take on and off with their zipper, which shockingly never unzips itself.
Gear Review: LEKI Cressida AS Trekking Poles
I find them really easy to adjust and they're lightweight enough to toss in my backpack even if I'm not positive I'll end up using them.