The time spent out outdoors provides invaluable insight into the reliability and performance of outdoor equipment. Here at Switchback Travel, we are proud of our thorough reviews. Whatever the sport, whether it’s hiking, backpacking ski, or any other sports we enjoy, these reviews highlight our experiences–both the good and bad. They are written in detail and focus on the quality of the product, its performance, and its value. We are constantly testing new products and placing them against our current favorites, we hope to make buying more straightforward. Below, you’ll find our complete review collection, which is categorized as follows: rain shell jackets, insulated jackets, hiking boots, ski gear, tents backpacks, camping gear, backpacks 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 across to the Sierra Nevada to Patagonia. If you’d want to contribute to our site after having read a review, you can check out our cost comparator at the bottom of this page, or go to our page to support us. page.