Camp, Ride, Paddle, Repeat: A Gear Shed for Summer’s Best Days Outside

From inflatable tents and packable camp furniture to trail-ready outerwear, premium sunnies and sleeping bags, a kid-sized dirt jumper and more, this Gear Shed is built to make the most of summer adventures.

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When the Skyline Weather Turns

We took Pioneer Camp’s Lightweight Training layers into Jasper’s high country. Then the weather changed.

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ML Tested: Revitalize Your Fave Boots with Sole

Sure, new gear is awesome, but have you ever tried OLD gear? Those proven, time-trusted pieces of equipment that feel like an old friend? Hiking boots in particular, can get better with age—but what happens when they don’t?

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Gear Shed: Top Picks for July Trails

From summit-ready packs and weatherproof shells to gravel bikes, trail shoes and run/hike gear, these picks are built to perform wherever adventure leads you this summer.

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Outdoor Research Stratoburst Stretch SE jacket womens2

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New Sun and Rain Protection from Outdoor Research

These two layers from Outdoor Research blend tech performance, everyday wearability and sustainability..

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Tested: Columbia Whistler Peak Pants

With OutDry Extreme waterproofing and a durable, articulated design, the Whistler Peak Pants perform through heavy rain, sleet and demanding alpine conditions. The Whistler Peak Pants (for women and men),…

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Tested: Baffin BRUCE & ELORA MID: Any-Season Hiker

Baffin’s BRUCE MID (women's version: the ELORA MID) offers beyond-rugged construction and advanced cold-weather tech.

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The 2025 ML Holiday Gift Shed

ML partners and staff have curated a holiday GIFT SHED for the people in your life who love the outdoors as much as you and fall into these categories: Mountain Lifers, Skiers/Snowboarders, Runners/Hikers and Multisport Adventurers.

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Garmin fēnix 8: An Upgrade Worth Its Weight in Gold

Get ready for a personal fitness party on your wrist.

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Blundstones for adults and kids on beach

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Blundstones: Built to Last, Loved by Generations

“Timeless” might be an overused word, but when it comes to Blundstone boots, it’s hard to find a better fit. Since its beginnings in Tasmania in 1870, the Blundstone brand…

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Using the BioLite Range series headlamp outside

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New In: BioLite Range Series

BioLite’s new Range series of headlamps is built for people who want reliable, all-weather light in the backcountry without the bulk. Lightweight, sleek and powerful, the Range line is designed…

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Tested: Outdoor Research SuperStrand XT Hoodie

The limited edition hoodie from Outdoor Research boasts enhanced insulation and a sustainability innovation courtesy of NetPlus.

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HOVERAir X1 PROMAX: A Powerful, Pocket-Sized 4K/8K Flying Action Camera

The small but mighty HOVERAir X1 PROMAX flies on its own—and will follow you into an almost unlimited adventuresphere.

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Helly Hansen Odin Rock Insulated Shell Jacket-womens1

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Gear Shed: Picks for Summer Travel

ML staff and partners unveil 8 new gear picks for your summer excursions both near and far.

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Sky Pilot (Finally)

Mountain Life: Coast Mountains editor finally checks out a Sea to Sky Classic.

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Tested: Arc’teryx Alpha SL 30-Litre Pack

A new molecule-bonded polyethylene laminate construction and stripped-down design allow Arc’teryx to raise the bar (and lower the weight) of what’s possible with an ultra-light, waterproof day pack for fast alpine missions and beyond.

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Earth Month Gear Shed 1: Run/Hike

For Earth Month, ML staff and partners showcase sustainable apparel and gear for all your outdoor pursuits. Part 1: Running and hiking. Picture Abstral+ 2.5L Jacket The Abstral+ (for men…

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Tested: BERT Shoe

BERT is not a slipper, not a sandal and not a hut bootie. So what is it?

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Hike Amphibious: Astral TR1 Merge 2.0

The new TR1 Merge by Astral is the highest-performing amphibious hiker we know. Astral’s TR1 Merge 2.0 (for women and men) is a powerful hiker with matchless benefits. In it,…

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Tested: Columbia Konos TRS OutDry Mid Hiking Shoe

A purpose-built hiking shoe is more than essential. It is the difference between a bad experience and a life-changing pursuit.

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Camp, Ride, Paddle, Repeat: A Gear Shed for Summer’s Best Days Outside

When the Skyline Weather Turns

ML Tested: Revitalize Your Fave Boots with Sole

Gear Shed: Top Picks for July Trails

New Sun and Rain Protection from Outdoor Research

Tested: Columbia Whistler Peak Pants

Tested: Baffin BRUCE & ELORA MID: Any-Season Hiker

The 2025 ML Holiday Gift Shed

Garmin fēnix 8: An Upgrade Worth Its Weight in Gold

Blundstones: Built to Last, Loved by Generations

New In: BioLite Range Series

Tested: Outdoor Research SuperStrand XT Hoodie

HOVERAir X1 PROMAX: A Powerful, Pocket-Sized 4K/8K Flying Action Camera

Gear Shed: Picks for Summer Travel

Sky Pilot (Finally)

Tested: Arc’teryx Alpha SL 30-Litre Pack

Earth Month Gear Shed 1: Run/Hike

Tested: BERT Shoe

Hike Amphibious: Astral TR1 Merge 2.0

Tested: Columbia Konos TRS OutDry Mid Hiking Shoe

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ML Podcast: Ultra-Adventurer Ray Zahab

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