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

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

Author

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

Author

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.

Patagonia Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Review

Patagonia Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Review

Author

If you are looking for a stylish fleece that performs like a sweater, and will work in a variety of conditions and environments, then the Synchilla Snap-T is for you.

Patagonia R1 Air Fleece Jacket Review

A hand unzips a chest pocket on a fleece.

Patagonia R1 Air Fleece Jacket Review

Author

Popular as a layer during ski season and as outerwear on a climb or hike, this packable fleece will keep you warm without overheating.

Columbia Steens Mountain / Benton Springs Fleece Jacket Review

A man in a hat and blue fleece looks off while hiking on a trail.

Columbia Steens Mountain / Benton Springs Fleece Jacket Review

Author

Designed for comfort and blanket-like protection for a fraction of its competitor’s price, we love this classic jacket.

REI Flash Hyperstretch Fleece Jacket Review

a hiker wearing a fleece jacket while seated on a rocky mountain next to their dog smiling for the camera. Mountains rise in the background.

REI Flash Hyperstretch Fleece Jacket Review

Author

Sleek and durable on the outside and ultra-soft on the inside make this an ideal layer for staying warm while on the move in the elements.

Patagonia Better Sweater Fleece Jacket Review

a man with a cap on wearing a patagonia fleece zip jacked in green overlooking a flat body of water

Patagonia Better Sweater Fleece Jacket Review

Author

Built like it’s never going out of style, this classic fleece is a dependable insulator whenever cold weather threatens a good time.

Men’s Kuhl Renegade Rock Shorts Review

Men’s Kuhl Renegade Rock Shorts Review

Author

These are durable enough for multiple seasons of intense hiking, yet stylish enough to head to dinner after a long hike.

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