HIKING

There's no better way to stay in shape in the offseason than to get out a hike a mountain (even if you have to hike back down). Most of the hiking gear below does double duty for ski touring in the winter if you are looking to have a cross-over gear closet. We have reviewed backpacks, jackets, sunglasses and hiking boots and shoes from the likes of Rab, Exped, Westcomb, Native, Salewa, The North Face, First Ascent, Smartwool, Sherpa Adventure Gear, Outdoor Research, Salomon, Kuhl, Ahnu and Oboz Footwear. Did we miss anything? if so let us hear about it in the forums.

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RAIN SHELLS

Rab / Marmot / Mountain Hardwear / Mountain Equipment / Montane / Patagonia / Westcomb

DAY PACKS

Gregory / Osprey / Black Diamond / Mountain Hardwear / Sea To Summit / Mile High Mountaineering / Exped / Deuter

APPAREL

HellyHansen / Marmot / Mountain Hardwear / Unbound Merino / Royal Robbins / Kulh / Outdoor Research / Westcomb / The North Face / Rab / Westcomb / Smartwool / Sherpa Adventure Gear / First Ascent

FOOTWEAR

Scarpa / Arc'teryx / Danner / AKU / Altra / Oboz / Vasque / Salewa / Salomon / Ahnu

SAFETY

First Aid Kits / Hydration / Hiking Poles / Lighting

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