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Field Tested

Real-world gear reviews — jackets, boots, packs, layers — tested in actual conditions with specific details (weather, terrain, duration).

52 essays

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A three-winter, 275-day field review of the Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody. Covers loft loss over time, DWR degrada...

May 11, 2026 · Sloane Merrick

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A 40-mile field test of the Outdoor Research Foray II rain pants across four wet-weather hikes. The AscentShel...

May 08, 2026 · Sloane Merrick

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A six-month, side-by-side field test of the Patagonia Better Sweater and REI Co-op Trailbreaker — worn hiking,...

May 06, 2026 · Sloane Merrick

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8 months, 217 miles, one Sierra thunderstorm. The Arc'teryx Beta LT kept me dry for 47 minutes of heavy rain. ...

Apr 30, 2026 · Sloane Merrick