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Hoka Speedgoat 6 Review: The Cushion King Gets Grippier

Outpost Editors · Jun 28

The Speedgoat 6 keeps its pillowy ride and adds a stickier outsole. After 200 miles, here's how it handles technical trail.

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Black Diamond Momentum Harness Review: The Best Beginner Buy

Outpost Editors · Jun 22

The Black Diamond Momentum remains our top value harness. Here's how it performed across gym sessions and multi-pitch days.

CampingReview

Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT Review: Quieter, Warmer, Still Fragile

Outpost Editors · Jun 8

The XLite NXT adds warmth and drops most of the crinkle. Thirty nights in, it's still the ultralight pad to beat — and still one to baby.

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Salomon Quest 4 GTX Review: A Backpacking Boot That Does It All

Outpost Editors · Jun 1

The Salomon Quest 4 GTX is a supportive, waterproof backpacking boot. After 300 loaded miles, here's the verdict.

CampingReview

Nemo Forte 20 Review: A Synthetic Bag With One Good Idea

Outpost Editors · May 26

Nemo's Forte 20 nails comfort for side sleepers and hot sleepers, then gives most of it back in bulk and weight. A car-camping bag, not a backpacking one.

CampingReview

Jetboil Flash Review: Boils Water, Cooks Nothing

Outpost Editors · May 2

The Jetboil Flash boils half a liter in about a hundred seconds and does almost nothing else well. For most trips, that's the right trade.

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Patagonia Houdini Review: Three Ounces of Almost Enough

Outpost Editors · Apr 19

The Houdini weighs nothing, stuffs into its own pocket, and blocks wind well. It is also fragile and not remotely waterproof.

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NNormal Kjerag Review: The Most Precise Trail Shoe We've Run

Outpost Editors · Apr 11

The Kjerag is a scalpel: low, grippy, and shockingly durable for its weight. It is also unforgiving on anything smooth and flat.

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Altra Lone Peak 9 Review: The Thru-Hiker Favorite Has a Durability Problem

Outpost Editors · Mar 28

The Lone Peak 9 still fits like nothing else, and both of our test pairs blew out the mesh before 200 miles. Hard to recommend at $150.