Chelsey Magness

So You Want to Race 100 Miles on a Mountain Bike? Start Here

The 100-mile distance is certainly on the β€œultra” edge of the endurance mountain biking spectrum. But a reasonably fit rider, training eight hours per week for 25 miles at a time, can prepare in about a month. Here’s how.

August 13th, 2018

Essentials for Easy Off-the-Grid Living

From heating pre-dawn coffee to lighting base camp at nightfall, our editor has lived off the grid enough to know what it takes to make it out there. So she’s compiled her favorite gear here to share with other would-be hermits.

July 24th, 2018

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Outdoors With a Toddler

Getting outdoors with a toddler can be overwhelming. But with the right gear and a few helpful tips, the entire family will enjoy playing outside.

June 1st, 2018

Adventure Racer Tests 5 Favorite Day Packs

From epic days on the mountain to hopping an international flight, the right day pack will keep you organized, geared up, and happy.

April 26th, 2018

Outdoor Kids: The Best Adventure Family Gear

Here’s the gear to make getting outside with babies and toddlers fun. From hiking with toddlers to biking with babies, we’ve got you covered.

December 1st, 2017

Camp Baby! Tips and Gear To Take Your Newborn Outdoors

Getting outdoors with a baby can seem daunting. Our contributor (a new mom) offers tips and advice to get tiny ones outdoors all year.

September 25th, 2017

First Look: Thule ‘Chariot Cross’ Modular Stroller

Built with compatibility for multiple outdoor sports, Thule evolves its Chariot line for 2017. The premium stroller allows multi-sport use, from running and cycling to skiing.

May 23rd, 2017

Review: MSR Trailshot Microfilter

Remove giardia, cryptosporidum, and more with a one-hand pump water filter that weighs just five ounces. We put the Trailshot to the test.

September 2nd, 2016

First Look: Tent Line From Therm-a-Rest For 2017

We got a first review last month of the ‘palace’-like Tranquility tents, which come in four- and six-person builds.

August 12th, 2016

LIFT Turns Most Bikes Into ‘Cargo Bikes’

The LIFT cargo box add-on attaches to many bikes in less than a minute and allows the rider to haul up to 150 pounds of gear or groceries.

August 11th, 2016

Julbo Day/Night, Do-All Optics

Tested through 30 MPH winds, hail, snow, fog, intense sun, darkness, and miles of bushwhacking, an adventure racer put the Julbo Breeze through some brutal paces in Patagonia.

March 29th, 2016

Stretchy Puffy: Dynafit Vulcan Down Jacket

Adding stretch panels to a high quality puff down jacket results in a warm, light, versatile insulating layer for active winter use.

February 8th, 2016

A Shocking Option For Outdoors Athletes

Electronic stimulation helps muscles recover faster. That’s the theory behind the Marc Pro Plus, a recovery machine we test in this review.

January 28th, 2016

Underwater ‘Headphones’ Stream Audio Thru Jaw

Good underwater headphones will help those swim workouts go by much faster.

September 17th, 2015

Solid Leki Camp Chair: Setup Is A ‘Breeze’

Leki makes some great trekking poles, and next year will enter the camp chair market with the Breeze. We test the Leki Breeze on a raft trip for this review.

August 28th, 2015