OverviewI own dozens of Arc'teryx items, primarily jackets. This includes all jackets under the Proton, Atom, Nuclei, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma lines. I also own a Cerium, a
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Altra Olympus vs Lone Peak
The Altra Lone Peak is an excellent choice for any novice trail runner or hiker. Check out our separate in-depth look at the 2025 Altra Olympus 6 Hike Mid
Altra Olympus 3.5 vs 4.0
#Note: Olympus 4.0's are going to be released on Summer 2020. There are going to be major improvements especially on the outsole.Olympus 4.0 updates deserve its own post
Altra Timp vs Lone Peak: How to choose the right trail running shoe
Altra Lone Peak's in their natural habitat.In this review we'll compare the Altra Timp vs Lone Peak trail running shoes. Summary: Timp vs Lone PeakThe most important difference is
Altra Lone Peak 4.0 vs 4.5
Altra Lone Peak 4.5's.The five upgrades took place going from Lone Peak 4.0 to 4.5:Improved tow-box durability (the issue with 4.0 is fixed), New lacing system now allows fine
Altra Timp 1.5 vs 2.0
Timp 1.5's.Timp saw an extensive revision going from 1.5 to 2.0, so it deserves its own post.SummaryThe two biggest updates from my perspective:Timp 2.0 now feels a little
Altra Superior vs Lone Peak
Altra's new Lone Peak 4.5's (released on 1st of Nov 2019) in action. According to Altra's website, Lone Peak 4.0's are discontinued now (duh) and are also even
Patagonia Vosque vs Tres Parka
Patagonia Tres.So I was wondering about this and couldn't really find any info online. So I ended up contacting Patagonia's Customer Service (see full chat text below).In summary;
Temperature Ratings of Jackets (Quick cheatsheet)
SummaryMost outdoor apparel companies say that providing temperature ratings for their jackets isn't possible.And to be fair, they're not incorrect. There are tons of fluid parameters that are
Keen Targhee II vs III
I've hiked many miles in the men's Targhee III Waterproof MID (boots).Let's start with laying out all the Targhee II and III models here with some short notes