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Gear Reviews

Our Favorite New Sustainable Ski Kit Is Here. And It. Is. Lit.
ByAlisha McDarris March 7, 2024January 13, 2026

The minute I donned my crisp new bibs and jacket, I knew they were gonna rock. The materials were top notch, they left room for layering, and daaaang, they looked good. Plus: the pockets! But it wasn’t until after hours of skiing in below-freezing temps that I realized just how awesome this new kit was. So yes, as we near the end of the season, I finally found my favorite new ski kit. Here’s why it’s so rad, from fit and functionality to sustainability an material technology.

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Ski Intercom FTW? We Tested the Cardo Packtalk Outdoors Bluetooth Headset.
ByAlisha McDarris February 27, 2024November 25, 2025

Anybody who’s ever played outside with me knows I love to chat. Whether I’m snowboarding, cycling, hiking, or kayaking, being outdoors is just another opportunity to not only connect with nature but also with any friends and family enjoying nature with me. So I was stoked to test out the Cardo Packtalk Outdoor intercom system during my first season learning how to snowboard. Here’s what I thought of the high-quality (and expensive) system.

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The 5 Best Winter Barefoot Boots [2026]
ByAlisha McDarris February 22, 2024April 30, 2026

You know we’re big fans of barefoot shoes here at Terradrift. We love barefoot hiking boots, barefoot sandals, and barefoot shoes for daily wear. But one category we haven’t focused on yet is sustainable waterproof barefoot hiking boots for cool weather! So we did some digging, tested a few pairs in the cold and snow, and share what we think of them right here, right now.

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Gear Reviews

4 of the Best Sustainable Ski Goggles of 2026
ByAlisha McDarris February 15, 2024January 8, 2026

When it comes to getting kitted for skiing and snowboarding, there may not be a more fun piece of gear or apparel to shop for than ski goggles. The strap patterns! The colors! The mirrored lenses! I mean, we love a solid insulated jacket, but if you know how passionate we are about sustainable sunglasses, it should come as no surprise that we’re almost as easily excited by sustainable ski goggles. So we did some digging to find a selection of more eco-friendly snowboard goggles, put them to the test, and are gonna let you know how they performed, how sustainable they are, what size faces they’re gonna work best for and more, right here, right now. So read on, and protect those peepers when you’re out on the snow.

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Cheap vs Expensive Trekking Poles: Are They Worth It?
ByAlisha McDarris February 13, 2024November 17, 2025

What’s a hiker to do when shopping for trekking poles and one is twenty bucks and the other is $200? What? What they heck is the difference to require such a massive price difference? And are expensive trekking poles even worth it? We break it all down to help you decide if you should save your hard-earned cash for other gear or splurge on fancy new sticks.

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The 5 Best Sustainable Winter Gloves for Hiking, Skiing, and More in 2026! (Vegan and PFAS-Free!)
ByAlisha McDarris February 8, 2024January 8, 2026

If there’s one piece of gear or article of clothing that’s universally necessary come wintertime whether you’re hiking, skiing, or building a snowman in the backyard, it’s winter gloves or mittens. After all, fingers are delicate little appendages and need to be protected! But not all hand coverings are created equal, especially if you’re looking for options that are sustainable, vegan, and PFAS-free (read more about PFAS here). Fortunately, we found a bunch of delightfully cozy, sustainable winter gloves and mittens that are all of the above and more so you can gear up responsibly.

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19 Best (and Worst) Vegan Protein Powders Tested and Ranked
ByJosh McDarris February 1, 2024November 14, 2025

The ultimate guide to Vegan Protein Powders tested and reviewed. Regularly updated to include the best of the best (and worst of the worst).

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Gear Reviews

Merrell Trail Glove 7 vs 6: The Death of a Shoe?
ByJosh McDarris January 31, 2024November 17, 2025

Merrell recently released the new Merrell Trail Glove 7. But is it an improvement on the Merrell Trail Glove 6, which we reviewed a while back? We tested a pair to find out.

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Education | Gear

Shell vs Insulated Ski Jacket: Which is Better for Winter Sports?
ByAlisha McDarris January 26, 2024January 13, 2026

It’s a debate as old as time itself (ok, maybe just as old as modern DWR technology, but still, the debate rages): Shell vs insulated ski jacket. Which is better when it comes to winter sports? An insulated ski jacket? Or a non-insulated shell jacket? We break down the pros and cons of both and what each is best for (and which one is superior).

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Gregory Zulu 30 vs Osprey Stratos 34
ByJosh McDarris January 24, 2024July 1, 2025

Not all day packs are created equal. But some daypacks are so similar to their competitors that when it comes time to purchase a new one, you’re not really sure what the heck to get or whether it even matters. So we’re going to break down the fit and features of two fantastic daypacks: The Gregory…

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