Best Buddy for Small Cracks: Wild Country Zero Friend Cam Review
High quality, wide range, and a narrow head — Wild Country launches a formidable small-crack weapon.
ENVE Slashes Prices With New ‘Foundation Collection’ Wheelsets
The Utah-based component manufacturer addressed the elephant in the room by finally launching a wheelset under $2,000.
Bouldering on a Budget? This Is the Pad for You
Metolius stripped down its Session II Crash Pad to create the Basic Pad, released last week. The big news is the price; with an MSRP of $130, the Basic Crash Pad becomes the least expensive crash pad that is legitimately effective — and free shipping makes it even more enticing.
Trad Pack With a Twist: Mountain Hardwear Crag Wagon 45 Review
This burly, haul bag-style pack is ideal for trad climbing.
Review: Arc’teryx Resurrects Iconic Nuclei FL Belay Parka
The famed Arc’teryx minimalist belay parka returns.
Comfortable and Competition-Ready: Black Diamond’s airNET Harness
Black Diamond collaborated with rock climbing superstar Adam Ondra and other athletes to develop a lightweight, competition-ready harness.
Rock Climbing Shoes for the 2021 Olympic Games
Shoe brands flex technology and design muscle to give Olympic rock climbers an edge.
Overlanding on the Cheap: Build a Budget Off-Road Vehicle
Vehicle-based adventure doesn’t have to break the bank. Check out these tips for overlanding on a budget.
Monster Precision: Five Ten Dragon Climbing Shoe Review
A precise and oh so sticky tool for the difficult and steep, meet the vastly improved Dragon climbing shoe from Five Ten.
All-Star Debut: Black Diamond Technician Approach Shoe Review
Best known for its hardgoods, Black Diamond knocks it out of the park with its first swing at everyday, performance footwear.
The Best Synthetic-Insulated Jackets of 2020
From winter climbing to hiking, skiing, and everyday cold-weather use, we’ve found the best synthetic insulated jackets for every activity.
Best Portable Refrigerator Yet? We Tested Dometic’s New CFX3
The Dometic CFX3 is all you could ever want in a mobile refrigerator-freezer but with a hefty price tag.
CAKE Kalk OR: Not a Dirtbike, Not an E-Bike, 100% Fun
Blurring the lines between dirtbike and e-bike, the CAKE Kalk OR combines big torque with scant weight for one insanely fun ride.
Sticky Slipper: Boreal Ninja Climbing Shoe Review
Impeccable fit and improved rubber combine to make Boreal’s best climbing shoe yet.
Best Backpacking Stove Yet? MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Review
An all-new igniter, scant weight, and surprising simmer control combine to make the PocketRocket Deluxe the most advanced camp stove in MSR’s already impressive stable.
First Look: MoonShade Is a Temporary Awning for Your Adventure Rig
The MoonShade Portable Awning is a light and packable awning for overlanding vehicles and more.
Big Agnes Fly Creek HV1 Carbon Review: Testing a Sub-2-Pound Tent
Dyneema composite fabric and carbon poles help attain a one-pound trail weight — but at an extreme cost.
VanDOit LIV: New Modular Van Upfit Can Carry 8 Adventurers
The modular van upfitter rolls out a new model that can haul more adventurers. But it’s more than a people-hauler.
Cotopaxi Allpa 70 Overland Duffel Review: Structured Storage
Finally, a large and organized duffel. The Cotopaxi Allpa 70 gives us ample storage and structure in one.
Black Diamond Vision Down Parka Review: A Tougher Puffy
New for Black Diamond in 2019, Liquid Crystal Polymer fabric promises better durability in the Vision Down Parka.
12 Best Fitness Gifts for the Outdoor Athlete
Help the outdoor enthusiasts and fitness freaks train hard and recover better with these athlete-focused gifts.
Velomacchi Speedway Tool Roll Review: Pack Tightly
Velomacchi builds a functional, compact, and — dare we say — stylish way to stash tools on your motorcycle.
Space-Saving Solutions for Campervan Living
A van provides a great space to build a custom adventure vehicle. But while vans have more interior space than many cars and trucks, they still have limited square footage. Here, we offer tips to plan your van build.
LifeSaver Jerrycan Review: A Clean Water Solution for Your Truck
LifeSaver improves an age-old off-roading staple — the jerrycan — with modern filtration technology. We tested it over a hot Texas summer of dirt roads and daily adventures to see if it really offers the peace of mind it advertises.
Kammok Launches Packable, Waterproof Packs
The brand most people know for hammocks enters the backpack and duffel market.
Edelrid Drastically Improves Climbing Rope’s Cut Resistance With Aramid
The Swift Protect Pro Dry 8.9 is the first dynamic single climbing rope with built-in cut resistance.
Boreal Dharma Review: All-Around Climbing Shoe With an Amazing Fit
A great fit and incredible heel round out a high-performance, all-around sport climbing shoe.
Beal Birdie Review: A New Device for Assisted-Braking Belay
With the Birdie, Beal delivers a compact and aggressively priced assisted-braking belay device.
NEMO Dragonfly 2-Person Tent Review: Ultralight, Ultralivable
The NEMO Dragonfly 2P backpacking tent checks all the boxes for two people headed out on the hiking trail.
Crash Testing Bike Helmets? POC Sports & Volvo Cars Collaborate
POC Sports builds a lot of safety gear for cycling, snowboarding, and skiing. Now, POC has embarked on a new initiative with Volvo Cars to further advance cyclist safety.
Arc’teryx Launches ‘Rock Solid’ Used Gear Program
Arc’teryx aims to reduce its environmental impact by half with a buyback program.
