Latest articles by Jessie Leong
BAM Bamboo Barbican hiking socks review: not what they usually mean by “the grass beneath your feet"
Comfortable and sustainable, BAM Bamboo Barbican hiking socks are made out of naturally antibacterial bamboo
Black Diamond Mission LT approach shoes review: keep them for dry days and they perform well
With heel-hugging comfort, the Black Diamond Mission LTs are a reliable pair of approach shoes for sunnier climates
Mammut Ultimate Pro Low GTX approach shoes review: pretty close to perfect
A comfortable, trainer-like approach shoe, the Mammut Ultimate Pro Low GTX has a unique sole to help prevent ankle-twisting
Salomon OUTline Prism GTX approach shoes review: a running/hiking/approach hybrid
A modern, breathable hiking-style shoe, the Salomon OUTline Prism GTX is super flexible and able to cope with rough terrain
Salewa Wildfire Gore-Tex approach shoes review: they look good and perform better
Precise-fitting and stiff-soled, Salewa Wildfire Gore-Tex are comfortable and technically capable approach shoes
Columbia Facet 15 OutDry Trainer review: form and function for the trails
A running shoe–influenced, waterproof trail shoe, the Columbia Facet 15 OutDry Trainer is a statement about form and fucntion
Adidas Five Ten Tennies review: feelgood approach shoes for your next dirtbag adventure
Brash and bold approach shoes for dirtbag-inspired coolness and wide comfort
La Sportiva TX Guide Leather review: an excellent approach shoe for all terrain
A super-lightweight, high-performance approach shoe suitable for the most rugged mountain environments, and designed to be easy to clip onto a harness or pack
Scarpa Crux approach shoes review: versatile, comfortable, and popular for a reason
Lightweight, ultra-versatile approach shoes that cope well with dirt, gravel and water
Craghoppers Classic Rolltop backpack 20L review: a versatile pack that performs well on the trails
A trendy, functional, go-anywhere kind of pack that can be used in the hills – and on the commute
