The Flite XT Trails, with their wicking blend of merino and Olefin fibers, worked admirably at keeping my feet dry and reducing friction. As a shoe tester, nearly every day I headed out in a different pair of runners, but on more days than not reached for these merino-blend socks. Swiftwick Flite XT Trail Socks ($24 to $27) (Photo: Courtesy Swiftwick)Īs milder March weather melted the snow, I spent most of my outdoor time running and hiking on trails. This one doesn’t sit in a drawer for long-I’m either wearing it or washing it-and it’s survived countless laundry cycles without being worse for wear too (though I do hang-dry it). A snug, flattering fit, cute crew neck, and casual, nontechnical look means I can also wear it out for casual dinners or brewery hangs, too. It’s my go-to for ski touring, as it’s lightweight (150 weight) and breathes well when I’m going hard, and it has a longer hem that prevents it from riding up under the waistband of a pack. I’ve been living in this base layer for the past few months. Smartwool Women’s Classic All-Season Merino Base Layer Long Sleeve ($85) (Photo: Courtesy Smartwool) Need more air? Any welding shop in the country will fill your Power Tank for just a couple bucks, and the 15-pound canister is enough to last half a year or more of use. Bonus: the Power Tank can be mounted externally, and requires no electrical connection, so it’s easier to carry than a compressor, and more reliable too. And that time saving enables me to air down more often, ensuring that I’m getting the most traction, ride quality, and puncture resistance possible every single time I drive off-road. Airing my 34-inch tires up from 15 to 42 pounds per square inch (psi) using CO2 already compressed inside a Power Tank takes maybe 30 seconds a tire. That’s been enough to discourage me from airing down as often as I should. The low pressures you use off-road aren’t safe to use on pavement, and filling up oversize tires using a normal compressor can take 15 minutes or more. Power Tank 15-Pound CO2 Tank ($660) (Photo: Courtesy Power Tank)Īiring down-decreasing your tire pressures-is crucial for traction, ride quality, and puncture resistance off-road. Plus, I’ve received more compliments on this bag than any other. Because of this feature, it’s the only sling I’ve ever tested that doesn’t slide around while running or flip over my head when I bend down to tie my shoe. Its two-liter capacity lets me pack all the small essentials-on a recent ski trip it carried my lunch, a snack, beanie, sunglasses, sunscreen stick, wallet, and ChapStick-but my favorite feature is the hidden cross strap that can be deployed to secure the pack to my body when it’s in over-the-shoulder mode. This distress was warranted, though, as it had become my go-to carryall for a variety of activities, including skiing, hiking, and running, both on the trails and during errands around town. That’s what happened with this sling from Janji: I went into a state of panic when I couldn’t locate it this winter (spoiler alert: I had just left it at my parents’ house). You know you love a product if you’re devastated when you lose it. Janji Multipass Sling Bag ($50) (Photo: Courtesy Janji) Here’s what the Outside crew used to enjoy the shift in seasons. The days grow longer, buds emerge on trees, and the rays warm our skin-and every year it’s just as sweet. Spring comes annually due to the tilt of our planet and the way that it orbits the sun.
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