r/OutdoorsGear

Hi all! I'm looking to buy a cooling vest. Before I do, does anybody have one they absolutely love? Or one to advise me against? Thanks!

Genuinely the best Olight in my opinion

This tipping shit has gotten ridiculous. If they're not paying their employees enough, it's on Flextail to raise their wages. For this reason alone, I doubt I'll ever buy a product from Flextail again.

Hi everyone,

​I’m looking to upgrade my gear for the summer season and would love some input from this community.

​I ride a KTM 790 Adventure R and I’m finding that my current setup is just holding onto too much heat during the peak summer months. I need something that offers genuine airflow for those hotter days but doesn’t completely sacrifice protection.

Not the “wrapped in a plastic bag” kind where you’re soaked in sweat 10 minutes into the ride. I mean something that cuts the wind, handles a bit of light rain, but still doesn’t feel super clammy inside.

I feel like most jackets either block everything but make you overheat, or feel comfortable but don’t really do much once the wind picks up.

Not the “wrapped in a plastic bag” kind where you’re soaked in sweat 10 minutes into the ride. I mean something that cuts the wind, handles a bit of light rain, but still doesn’t feel super clammy inside.

I feel like most jackets either block everything but make you overheat, or feel comfortable but don’t really do much once the wind picks up.

I was excited to purchase the Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 on Amazon Prime Day. Then I found out that certain updates aren’t available and it’s becoming obsolete. I cancelled my order.
I need help now deciding what I need—that similar to what I was goi to buy. Here are my must have requirements features:
GPS/Flashlight/Health Data including HRV/Sleep Monitoring/ability to track my paddle-boarding, swimming, hiking and such/touchscreen/Barometer/water proof and salt water safe.

I know it gets asked often, unfortunately where I live I don’t have the chance to try all the suggestions.
I have already the Patagonia torrentshell 3l. I used to have the previous 2l version which delaminated and Patagonia replaced with the new version. The jacket seems to have it all: waterproof pitzips strong. However it is hard and noisy, and I get wet inside. I would like to find something softer and more comfortable and really breathable. I would use it only for occasional protection during hottest months also in urban setting, or something light to throw in your bag before leaving “just in case”. I already have heavier waterproof jackets for snow or hiking.
So I am considering as an alternative to torrentshell: norrona falketind dri (but no pitzips) montura magic jacket (I heard the new version is not anymore what used to be). I am sure RAB makes something similar.
Should I give up the waterproofness and check water resistant instead? Is there any delamination risk if I pick a non 3L?
Any suggestion is appreciated. Thanks.

Hi everyone im looking for some pants like the KUHL

Free Radikl Pants. I love these pants and thier slim fit, but they tend to rip out on me with a few months thanks.

The idea is to build a minimalist, high-performance alpine wear company focused on serious outdoor environments — hiking, climbing, skiing, mountaineering, and adventure sports. The brand identity is inspired by the caribou animal itself: resilient, adaptable, and built to survive brutal conditions.

The focus would be on clean premium aesthetics combined with technical engineering using materials and technologies like Gore-Tex, Merino wool, Coreloft, and Tyono fabrics.

Target audience would mainly be affluent outdoor enthusiasts, mountain athletes, and urban professionals who value durability, understated luxury, and real-world utility over loud branding.

The long-term vision is to start with technical apparel and later expand into outdoor gear and equipment manufacturing.

Would love honest opinions:

\- Does this feel like a strong brand direction?

\- What would make you trust a new outdoor brand?

\- What would stop you from buying from a startup like this?

\- Does India/global market need another premium outdoor brand?