David Young, Author at CleverHiker

David Young

Gear Analyst

David is a writer based in Fort Collins, CO. He specializes in outdoor adventure and travel writing. He has been published in Men’s Journal, Forbes, SKI Magazine, GearJunkie, 5280 Magazine, USA Today, and The Denver Post. He has over two decades of experience writing and covering the outdoor industry.

David has backpacked and hiked in Europe, Canada, and the U.S. He enjoys all that Colorado has to offer from mountain biking and fly fishing to backpacking the Colorado Trail, and backcountry skiing.

Articles by David Young

Cotopaxi Brinco Shorts Review

Man hiking down a trail with a pack and trekking poles in green shorts.

Cotopaxi Brinco Shorts Review

Author

Built for adventure, these lightweight, quick-drying hiking shorts blend style and performance. See how they stack up on the trail.

Vuori Kore Shorts Review

Vuori Kore Shorts Review

Author

These versatile hiking shorts balance comfort, durability, and performance, making them a great choice for trails, travel, and everyday wear.

Men’s prAna Brion II Shorts Review

Men’s prAna Brion II Shorts Review

Author

We love this pair for its town-to-trail style. When it comes to shorts that transition easily from day hikes to a brewery with friends, this is the one you want.

Men’s The North Face Wander 2.0 Shorts Review

Men’s The North Face Wander 2.0 Shorts Review

Author

These shorts are minimalist bottoms that fall somewhere between athletic and casual wear for everyday use.

Men’s patagonia Multi Trails Shorts Review

Men’s patagonia Multi Trails Shorts Review

Author

We love these shorts for their flattering fit and hand pocket zippers, which we always appreciate on a pair of athletic wear.

Men’s prAna Stretch Zion II Shorts Review

Men’s prAna Stretch Zion II Shorts Review

Author

These shorts have a great balance of mobility and durability. The fabric is stretchy, easy to move in, and thick yet breathable.

KUHL Interceptr Full-Zip Jacket Review

the upper body of a man wearing a KUHL interceptr rusty orange zippered fleece while overlooking the columbia river gorge

KUHL Interceptr Full-Zip Jacket Review

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When a nip is in the air or you’re outside for extended adventures, this jacket keeps the core warm while side panels let your excess heat breathe.

Arc’teryx Kyanite Fleece Hoodie Review

Arc’teryx Kyanite Fleece Hoodie Review

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A go-to hoodie fleece that works for all the sports and all the seasons. It provides stylish and durable warmth and breathability.

Outdoor Research Vigor Fleece Review

A woman wearing a red Outdoor Research Vigor fleece pullover in a granite mountain-lined valley

Outdoor Research Vigor Fleece Review

Author

This is a great active fleece layer that we use on the trail, on snow, and as a just in case the weather kicks up layer in our backpack.

North Face Denali Fleece Review

North Face Denali Fleece Review

Author

A classic fleece jacket that works just about year-round, keeping you warm and repelling moisture while you’re out and about.

Eddie Bauer Super Sevens Fleece Pullover Review

A female backpacker wearing the Eddie Bauer Super Sevens Fleece Pullover in front of jagged mountain peaks in Glacier National Park

Eddie Bauer Super Sevens Fleece Pullover Review

Author

This is a perfect fleece if you run warm or like to always have a breathable, warm layer in your pack while getting after it.

Cotopaxi Teca Fleece Review

Author

This is warm, fuzzy, and very comfortable fleece with fun color schemes for some outdoorsy flare while you’re in the wild.

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