Best Apparel 2022

As winter drifts into the rearview, we are excited to ditch the extra layers and pull on tops, pants, jackets, hats, and other accessories that are better suited for the arrival of warm weather. Check out our top apparel picks for Spring/Summer 2022:

Smartwool Merino Sport Ultralite Short Sleeve

We’re just gonna come out and say it. Wool gets an undeserved bad rap, at least in warm, humid climates like the Mid-Atlantic that we call home. At the right weight and blend, we’d argue that…

Marmot PreCip Eco Pro Jacket

The PreCip Jacket is arguably the standard bearer for reliable waterproof/breathable protection at a budget-friendly price. With the introduction of the PreCip Eco Pro Jacket, Marmot ratchets up overall durability and weather protection with more demanding…

Outdoor Research Zendo Multi Shorts

We assign major bonus points for performance apparel that delivers the breathable, quick-drying performance we need while doing so without taking itself too seriously. Which means the Zendo Multi Shorts have garnered their fair share of…

Outdoor Research Echo Hoodie

It’s hard to describe the Echo Hoodie without letting you touch it, but trust us when we say that the super-thin fabric has an almost-not-there-at-all quality that explains why it weighs next to nothing. That construction…

Outdoor Research Women’s Aspire II Jacket and Men’s Foray II Jacket

Peek inside the closets of our Gear Specialists and there’s a pretty good chance you’ll find an Aspire or Foray Jacket standing at the ready. These have been protecting us in wet weather for a long…

Mountain Hardwear Kor Airshell Hoody

This athletic full-zip top is a jack of all trades with its ability to come in handy for a broad range of activities. It isn’t a waterproof offering, but the hoody does employ innovative Pertex Quantum…

Mountain Hardwear Trail Sender Pant

Don’t try to pigeonhole the Trail Sender Pant to any specific category. Is it a hiking pant? You bet. Is it suitable as casual wear? Yep. We aren’t nearly as concerned about what section of the…

Marmot Juniper Springs Short

Who says you have to settle for a stuffy, drab-colored hiking short? Not us and not Marmot who has granted the Juniper Springs Short fun and functionality for just about any warm weather activity you can…

Fjallraven Men’s Keb Agile Trousers

No one puts more thought or energy into building hiking pants and bottoms than Fjallraven. Nobody. The Keb Agile Trousers are a shining example of the attention to detail and purpose-driven design for which the brand…

Fjallraven Women’s Abisko Trekking Tights Pro

If only for the sake of comfort, tights have been a popular option for hiking and backpacking for quite some time, but Fjallraven has really raised the bar in terms of performance with their Abisko tights.…

Fjallraven Vardag Lite Fleece

We know what you’re asking…fleece in warm weather? But anyone who has spent time up high or in the desert in spring and summer knows that nighttime temperatures can dip down pretty low and having something…

Cotopaxi Teca Half-Zip Windbreaker

In a sea of look-the-same outerwear, Cotopaxi always rides the crest of a distinctive wave with its bright colors and bold patterning. Beneath that fun aesthetic is a serious commitment to sustainability by utilizing repurposed fabrics…