Clothing - Base Layer - Hybrid

Rab's new baselayers blend merino wool and synthetic fabrics - do they achieve the best of both worlds? Read More...

Backpacking Light staff pick their favorite gear/cool dealio/thingy-dingy of 2011. Read More...

We sorted through tons of apparel and footwear to find the lightweight standouts suitable for hiking and backpacking. Read More...

These lightweight synthetic baselayers are remarkably warm for their weight and highly versatile. Read More...

Stoves, shovels, poles, crampons, harnesses, and more: oh my! Read More...

From practical (bras) to indulgent (a back-country electronics charger) to "they can do new things with zippers?", the ispo show floor has it all. Read More...

Another round-up of innovations and interest, treats and treasures! Read More...

In Backpacking Light's first ever coverage of this massive trade show, we're highlighting the innovations not generally available stateside. Read More...

Enduring sleep deprivation and a cold, we roamed the show on the final day and found some very interesting gear – new trail crampons, very lightweight rain mitts, more collapsible trekking poles, a 9-ounce snow shovel, cool apparel and footwear, and more... Read More...

A performance sweater made from all natural fabrics Read More...

A winter weight hybrid baselayer with a wool layer next to skin and a polyester outer layer to wick moisture away. Read More...

An in-depth comparison of the properties of wool and synthetic fabric for base layers yielded some surprising results. Read More...