The time spent out in the field provides valuable insight into the reliability and performance of outdoor equipment. Here at Switchback Travel, we are proud of our thorough reviews. If it’s climbing, backpacking skiing, or other sports we enjoy, these reviews highlight our experiences — both good and bad. They are written in detail and focus on the quality of the product, its performance, and its value. Through constant testing of new products and placing them against our existing top-rated products, we want to make the buying decision more straightforward. Below is our complete collection of reviewsthat are categorized as follows: rainshells insulation jackets, hiking boots as well as tents, ski gear backpacks, camping gear climbing gear, as well as cycling equipment.

We regularly test equipment within the Mountains in our Pacific Northwest and send the gear to remote areas that range from the Sierra Nevada to Patagonia. If you’d want to contribute to our site after having read a review, you can make use of our price comparison tool located at the bottom of this page, or check out our help us page.