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    APPAREL

    To ensure an enjoyable day out on the hiking trail be sure to wear the proper clothing. This includes base and mid-layers as well as proper hiking pants and shorts. Find the perfect hiking apparel for your next adventure below from brands like Helly Hansen, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Unbound Merino, Royal Robbins, Kulh, Outdoor Research, Westcomb, The North Face, Rab, Westcomb, Smartwool, Sherpa Adventure Gear, First Ascent and more. Did we miss anything? if so let us hear it.


    Helly Hansen Apparel HELLY HANSEN HIKING APPAREL
    Date: Sept 10th 2019
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10, 8.5/10, 8/10
    Product Link: Helly Hansen

    Read the full review here.


    Unbound MerinoUNBOUND MERINO
    Date: May 24th 2019
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Unbound Merino

    Read the full review here.


    Royal RobbinsROYAL ROBBINS 
    Date: April 21st 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Royal Robbins

    Read the full review here.


    Marmot Hiking ApparelMARMOT HIKING APPAREL
    Date: Dec 20th 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Marmot

    Read the full review here.


    “KuhlKUHL SUMMER 2016 APPAREL
    Date: July 7th 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Kuhl

    Read the full review here.


    Outdoor Research OUTDOOR RESEARCH HARELSON SHIRT, JINX SHIRT, GROWLER SHIRT AND ZODIAC SHORTS
    Date: Aug 6th 2015
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Outdoor Research

    Read the full review here.


    Kuhl clothing KUHL CLOTHING
    Date: June 17th 2015
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Kuhl

    Read the full review here.


    Mountain Hardwear Clothing MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR CLOTHING
    Date: May 7th 2015
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

    Read the full review here.


    Westcomb Merino Wool apparel WESTCOMB MERINO WOOL APPAREL
    Date: May 7th 2015
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Westcomb

    Read the full review here.


    Mountain Hardwear Review MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR CLOTHING
    Date: Oct 27th 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

    Read the full review here.


    The North Face Mountain AthleticsTHE NORTH FACE MOUNTAIN ATHETICS
    Date: June 30th 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: The North Face

    Read the full review here.


    Mountain Hardwear CoolHiker Tee ReviewMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR COOLHIKER AND COOLRUNNER TEES
    Date: June 6th 2014
    Reviewer: Chandra
    Overall Rating: 7/10 & 9.5/10
    Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

    Read the full review here.


    Kuhl clothing KUHL CLOTHING
    Date: April 21st 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Kuhl

    Read the full review here.


    Outdoor Research Voodoo Pants Review OUTDOOR RESEARCH VOODOO PANTS
    Date: Aug 6th 2013
    Reviewer: Jenny
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Outdoor Research

    Read the full review here.


    Rab Summer Clothing 2013 RAB AEON TEE, VERTEX SHORTS AND PANTS, HELIX CAPRI AND PANTS, BOREAS AND AURORA PULL ONSONS
    Date: May 20th 2013
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Rab

    Read the full review here.


    Kulh performance clothes review KUHL CLOTHING
    Date: May 13th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Kuhl

    Read the full review here.


    Rab Vapour Rise Lite Alpine Jacket review RAB VAPOUR RISE LITE ALPINE JACKET
    Date: April 26th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Rab

    Read the full review here.


    Rab Zephyr Jacket and Rab Solar Jacket review RAB ZEPHYR AND SOLAR JACKETS
    Date: April 26th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Rab

    Read the full review here.


    Westcomb Orb Sweater WESTCOMB ORB SWEATER
    Date: Dec 15th 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Westcomb

    Read the full review here.


    Westcomb Drift Hoody WESTCOMB DRIFT HOODY
    Date: Nov 30th 2012
    Reviewer: Emily
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Westcomb

    Read the full review here.


    Rab Scimitar soft shell Pants and Jacket RAB SCIMITAR JACKET AND PANTS
    Date: Nov 30th 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10 + 8.5/10
    Product Link: Rab

    Read the full review and see the video here.


    Smartwool Teller Tech Tee, Short Sleeve Mtn Script Shirt, PhD Outdoor Light Crew sock, Short Sleeve Flight V Neck shirt, Cortina Tech Tee, Cortina Capri, hD Outdoor Ultra Lt Micro Sock, Block Denim Sock and Tranquil Sands Socks SMARTWOOL SUMMER 2012 
    Date: June 30th 2012
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Smartwool

    Read the full review here.


    Rab alpine shorts, Rab MeCo 120 short and long sleeve shirts and Rab Orbit Pull-on RAB ALPINE SHORTS, MECO 120 SHIRTS, AND ORBIT PULL ON
    Date: June 16th 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Rab

    Read the full review here.


    Sherpa Adventure Gear Hero Tee, Karnali Shirt, Sonam Quarter Zip, Koshi Shorts and Saba-Tek Pants SHERPA ADVENTURE GEAR KARNALI SHIRT, SONAM QUARTER ZIP, KOSHI SHORTS & SABA-TEK PANTS 
    Date: June 12th 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Sherpa Adventure Gear

    Read the full review here.


    Outdoor Research Termini Shirt, Outdoor Research Ferrosi Shorts and Outdoor Research Equinox pants OUTDOOR RESEARCH TERMINI SHIRT, FEROSSI SHORTS AND EQUINOX PANTS
    Date: May 15th 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Outdoor Research

    Read the full review here.


    Kuhl Performance clothing KUHL CLOTHING
    Date: April 25th 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Kuhl

    Read the full review here.


    First Ascent Guide Pants and High Route Shirt FIRST ASCENT GUIDE PANTS AND HIGH ROUTE SHIRT
    Date: April 24th 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: First Ascent

    Read the full review here.

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