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Topo Athletic RR and RT shoes

There's a lot of buzz around Topo Athletic. Donald Buraglio takes the test, and delivers the review.

Victorinox Swiss Army Hunter XT

I think this knife could benefit any outdoor enthusiast based on the amount of tools you get for the size and price.

Victorinox Swiss Army Hunter Pro

The Hunter Pro exemplifies a modern version of your grandfather’s Buck knife—a common knife to wear on your belt that you can trust and use for years.

Garmin Oregon 650t

This is the current Cadillac of handheld outdoor GPS receivers, offering the greatest feature set of any unit currently on the market.

Mountain Hardwear Blazar Pullover

By combining their highly breathable and waterproof DryQ membrane with their ultra-light Ghost Whisperer fabric, Mountain Hardwear created one of the lightest hard shells available.

Marmot Speedri Jacket

Testers heaped high praise on this versatile shell for its overall light weight without sacrificing key features and performance.

Millet Alpine X Celerator

A good choice for fast and light alpine ascents, the X Celerator will also keep you covered if the weather turns nasty.

Scarpa Instinct VS

The Instinct VS has the best heel-hooking heel and toe-scumming patch in Scarpa's Instinct family, as well as the most aggressive fit.

REI Crestrail 70 Backpack

The REI Crestrail 70 backpack performs especially well in this category in terms of organization, weather protection and price.