Here are our best tips for layering based on activity! XC Ski/Trail Run: Base Top- Rab Synchrino Base Bottom- Patagonia Peak Mission Tights Mid Top- Cotopaxi Otero Quarter Zip Fleece Outer Top- Outdoor Research Ferosi...

Sleep like a baby in the backcountry. There is nothing worse than a cold, cramped night’s sleep. Sleeping bags are another one of those gear items that quickly start multiplying as you expand the types...

The Patagonia Houdini is one of those pieces that stays in my day pack no matter the season. It's great for running, cycling, hiking, and every activity in between. The jacket is very light at 3.4 ounces and the zippered chest pocket allows you to stuff the jacket down to the size of an apple. I recently hiked the Chasm Lake Trail to the base of Longs Peak in Colorado and experienced winds up to 40 mph and temps into the 40s above treeline. I thought I would topple over from the wind but kept moving as I put on my Houdini jacket over my Patagonia Capilene baselayer shirt. As the wind was ripping past my ears I secured the hood with one hand and was set to continue my ascent.

Employee Profile: Katelin Denkins

Name: Katelin D. & Moogly

Favorite Outdoor Activity: hiking, backpacking, snowboarding

Best Hidden Adventure Spot: Cranberry Wilderness - WV

Piece Of Gear You'll Never Give Up: Gregory J38 Pack, Steripen

Best Thing About 3ROC: The awesome staff and shop dogs!!

Name: Emma Rehm

Favorite outdoor activity: slowpoking (I mean, riding bikes in the woods, but always stopping for berries or wildflowers or cool birds!). No hurry, no worry!

Piece of gear I’ll never give up: camping hammock and down quilt. Good indoors and outdoors!

Best thing about 3ROC: huffing secondhand adventure! I love hearing about what everyone is gearing up for!

Nite Ize “Hitch” Phone Anchor + Tether: Take your phone from Social to Sport Mode in an Instant  This one may seem simple folks, but I had a close call with a glacier stream and...