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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.

Norrona Falketind NORRONA FALKETIND
Date: May 27th 2026
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10


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Helly Hansen Apparel FJALLRAVEN AGILE WINTER HIKING PANTS
Date: Oct 5th 2025
Reviewer: David
Overall Rating: 9.5/10


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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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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