Guides · field tested
What we
actually wear.
Practical write-ups from staff who use the gear daily. Updated whenever the gear changes, never on a schedule.
March 03, 2026 · 6 min
How we layer for an Alaska winter
Three layers, never more. Base wool, mid synthetic, shell waterproof. Here's the why and the math.
Read guide →February 11, 2026 · 4 min
The case for a 32L pack
Most people overpack day hikes. Some underpack overnighters. 32L is the right answer to both.
Read guide →January 18, 2026 · 3 min
Caring for waxed cotton
Don't wash it. Re-wax it. Three-minute job, every two years, and it lasts forever.
Read guide →October 24, 2025 · 5 min
Sizing rain pants in Alaska weather
Half-size up if you'll layer wool underneath. Half-size down if it's only ever a shell.
Read guide →September 12, 2025 · 4 min
Why we don't sell a single trail running shoe
Because everyone else does, and we'd rather be the place you come for the boot.
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