What makes gear technical, when it is worth paying for, and when a simpler product is the better buy.

• Technical Gear

What earns its place in the pack for a long day outside - clothing, weather, light, carry and the practical...

• Field Gear

Fit, function, sizing to your optics, and what else is worth carrying on your chest in the field.

• Field Carry

Why a technical sun layer is a different product from the hoodie in your wardrobe, and when each it makes...

• Sun Protection

Waterproof versus water-resistant, breathability, fit and layering — what to check before you spend money on a shell.

• Wet Weather

Base, mid, insulation and shell - what each layer is for, how they work together, and which gap to fill...

• Layering

What makes clothing technical, how to choose by conditions, and how to build a clothing system that holds up in...

• Technical Clothing