5-Star Safety: Meet the Highest-Rated Whitewater Helmets
Virginia Tech’s testing lab has evaluated helmets on safety for years. It goes beyond biking and climbing helmets — all the way to the whitewater waves.
Technical but Approachable: Black Crows Ferus Mechanical Ski Jacket Review
Not everyone needs an ultra-light, ultra-high performance ski jacket. Sometimes, all you need is a well-fitting, capable, and durable jacket that can stand up to a variety of skiing.
Flylow Nina Ski Pant Review: Hardshell Ski Pant Rivals Iconic Foxy Bib
Similar to the iconic Flylow Foxy bib, the Nina pant is everything you could want or need from a hardshell — just in a pant version.
Compact Camp Comforter: Klymit Horizon Backpacking Blanket Review
Camp blankets may be added weight, but they are also added comfort. For frequent backpackers who value comfort, Klymit’s new backpacking blanket is for you.
BaseCharge 1500 Power Station Review: BioLite Charges Into Off-Grid Energy
If you expect to spend more than a few days off-grid, a power station becomes a valuable piece of gear. Here, we review BioLite’s BaseCharge.
Lume Six Solves the Sports Bra Conundrum: ‘Cirra High Impact’ Review
Margaux Elliott climbed a million feet on a mountain bike in a year in 2020 — and it was then that her idea for a better sports bra was born.
I’m Starting a Print Magazine for Backpackers: Here’s Why
Other magazines are closing up for a reason. Trails Magazine is out to solve that.
Faction Skis Launches Its Own ‘Cinema’ Platform for All Your Ski Stoke Needs
Want to see a freeskier thread the needle in a steep couloir in the Dolomites? How about Faction’s latest film? Faction Ski’s Cinema room has got it all.
Silky-Soft Tree Sleeper: Grand Trunk TrunkTech Hammock Review
Grand Trunk’s TrunkTech hammock comes in both single and double sizes, and is durable, soft, strong, and breathable.
Unbelievable FKT: ‘Minnesota Mountaineer’ Quietly Crushes CO 14ers Self-Supported Record
In July, Dan Hobbs was full-on running around the state of Colorado, trying to summit all 58 14,000-foot peaks in under a month. He did it in 2 weeks.
Find Hikes for Folks Like You: Merrell Brings ‘Hiking Club’ to US
The Merrell Hiking Club began in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa last year. Now, it’s quickly growing its presence here in the U.S. (Canada too).
The Best Standup Paddleboards of 2022
Looking to invest in a standup paddleboard but don’t know where to start? Check out our list for the best paddleboards of 2021.
‘World’s Oldest Chair’: Trippy Outdoor Rethinks Ancient Design for Van Life
Picture a camp chair with zero poles, zero plastic, zero hinges, and no fabric. Trippy Outdoor is turning the world’s oldest chair design on its head.
Ocean Garbage to Dry Bag: GOT BAG Offers Sustainable Sack
GOT BAG isn’t just making any ol’ recycled-material bag. It’s making a technical dry bag, completely built from ocean-recycled plastics — PFC- and PVC-free.
Top Gear From the Big Gear Show: Custom Bikepacking Helmet, Swiveling Camp Chair, and More
On the heels of the massive Outdoor Retailer trade show in June, the comparably small Big Gear Show in August surprised us with some fresh gear concepts.
Arapahoe Basin Via Ferrata Is North America’s Highest: We Climbed It & You Should Too
Arapahoe Basin’s via ferrata is the ultimate high alpine adventure. This week, we strapped on harnesses and helmets to experience it for ourselves.
Jeep, QuietKat Unveil Longer-Range ‘Rubicon’ E-Bike
E-bike-maker QuietKat and Jeep collaborated on one of the burliest e-bikes you could get.
The Summer’s Hottest SUP: Body Glove Performer 2022 Review
What makes the Body Glove Performer one of the most popular standup paddleboards on the waves today? We took it for a spin to find out for ourselves.
SUP Recall: iROCKER Warns of ‘BLACKFIN’ Seam Issues
BLACKFIN SUP owners should immediately check their serial numbers to see if their paddleboard is impacted by a deflation defect.
Most Dialed ‘SUP-Yak’ Yet: ISLE Switch Review
Get two watercraft for the price — and space — of one. We tried the ISLE Switch SUP-yak to see how it fares. I’ve never gotten as many stares, or inquisitive remarks, as I did in the 5 minutes it took to carry this SUP-yak contraption down the path to my local lakeshore. “Wait, what… Read more »
Iconic Ski Shop Enters ‘Affordable’ Summer Gear Rentals
Christy Sports isn’t just about skis anymore. It has a full-fledged summer gear rental program.
Return to Dirt, High Fives Foundation Wraps Up Adaptive Off-Road Bonanza
This past week, one nonprofit wrapped up a particularly exciting off-roading event in Truckee, Calif., featuring two custom-modified Can-Am Maverick X3 performance UTVs for the ultimate adaptive off-road experience.
A SUP for All: ISLE Pioneer 2.0 Standup Paddleboard Review
This paddleboard has all the basics you need and all the features you could want. It’s a stellar board for beginners or seasoned paddlers and is just plain fun.
The Best Daypacks of 2022
We tested the best daypacks of 2022 with options for every budget. Top picks include Osprey, Cotopaxi, and more.
Astral ‘PFD’ Sandal Review: Our New Favorite Footwear for River Treks
Astral’s founder and former raft guide Phillip Curry calls its latest footwear (and first sandals!) a project that’s been years in the making. We put these river shoes to the test packrafting, SUPing, portaging, and more. Over 30 years ago, Astral’s Phillip Curry worked as a raft guide on Section IV of the Chattooga River.… Read more »
The Best Coolers of 2022
We tested the best hard coolers of 2022 with options for every budget. Top picks include RTIC, YETI, and more!
Meet Sonya Wilson: Climbing Role Model, and Eddie Bauer’s First Deaf Climbing Guide
What does representation in climbing look like? It looks like climbers of all abilities getting inclusion, access, and working together to progress in the sport. Rock climbing guide Sonya Wilson is facilitating that in a big way. Over Memorial Day weekend, Eddie Bauer released its film ‘Elevated,‘ featuring climber Sonya Wilson. Wilson is a climber,… Read more »
Q&A With Steph Davis: How Climbing Has Evolved, Ode to a Gear Sling & More
Check out our interview with Steph Davis for the scoop on the best innovations in climbing, her favorite gear, when you can climb with her, and more.
ROLL Recovery R1 Review: Tiny But Mighty Percussion Massager Packs a Punch
Looking for a sleek, lightweight, packable recovery tool? If simple wave tools and rollers don’t do the trick, know there’s a budget-friendly, battery-powered option out there.
Outdoor Retailer Roundup: Top Gear From 2022 Summer Market
The Outdoor Retailer Summer Market hosted its final show in Denver, and we were on hand to check out the cutting-edge equipment hitting shelves.
Dial a Friend: Merrell Activates ‘Walk & Talk’ Hotline Hiking Companions
This past week, Merrell launched its ‘Walk & Talk’ hotline to help connect people with nature for the duration of June (Great Outdoors Month).
