Ethan Caldwell

I learned the hard way that sunscreen alone does not cut it on a 14-mile ridge hike in the Sierra Nevada. After reapplying SPF 50 three times and still ending up with a sunburned neck and forearms, I started researching the best long sleeve sun shirts for hiking as a better solution. Our team spent … Read more

I have spent the better part of three years training for triathlons under the relentless Southern California sun, and if there is one piece of gear I will never skip, it is a quality UPF sun shirt. Finding the best UPF sun shirts for men changed how I approach open water swims, long training rides, … Read more

Nothing tests your gear like a full day on the water when the sky opens up. I’ve spent countless hours fishing in rain that would send most anglers back to the dock, and I can tell you that the right rain gear makes all the difference between a miserable experience and staying dry, comfortable, and … Read more

Spending eight hours on the water under a blazing sun teaches you real fast why regular t-shirts do not cut it for fishing. I learned this the hard way after a full day of kayak fishing left my arms and neck fried despite three applications of SPF 50 sunscreen. That day sent me down a … Read more

When the temperature drops below freezing and the rain starts falling, most hunters head home. The ones who stay out are the ones with the right gear. I have spent years hunting in miserable, wet, cold conditions, and I can tell you that nothing ruins a hunt faster than getting soaked to the bone when … Read more

Playing golf in the rain is brutal when your gear soaks through by the third hole. I have spent the better part of three seasons testing rain jackets, pants, suits, and hats across courses in the Pacific Northwest, Scotland, and Florida to find out what actually keeps you dry without turning your round into a … Read more

Winter weather does not follow a script. You might step out into a freezing morning, sweat through a sunny afternoon, and get caught in a snow squall by evening. That unpredictability is exactly why the best 3-in-1 jackets for winter have become the go-to choice for skiers, commuters, hikers, and anyone who refuses to let … Read more

Finding the best fleece jackets for women in means sorting through hundreds of options that all claim to be warm, soft, and durable. Our team spent weeks researching and comparing 10 of the most popular fleece jackets for women on the market right now. We looked at everything from budget-friendly picks under $30 to premium … Read more

When the temperature drops below freezing and the wind cuts through everything you own, a quality puffer jacket becomes the difference between enjoying the outdoors and barely surviving it. I have spent the last three winter seasons testing insulated jackets in conditions ranging from freezing morning commutes to sub-zero backcountry trips, and I know exactly … Read more

I have spent more cold mornings than I can count trying to find a fleece that actually works. Some are too thin to block wind, others feel like wearing a plastic bag, and plenty pill up after three washes. After testing fleece jackets from Columbia, The North Face, Helly Hansen, Marmot, Adidas, and Eddie Bauer … Read more