
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.
November 8, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
The modular van upfitter rolls out a new model that can haul more adventurers. But it’s more than a people-hauler.
November 7, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
Finally, a large and organized duffel. The Cotopaxi Allpa 70 gives us ample storage and structure in one.
October 17, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
New for Black Diamond in 2019, Liquid Crystal Polymer fabric promises better durability in the Vision Down Parka.
October 14, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
Help the outdoor enthusiasts and fitness freaks train hard and recover better with these athlete-focused gifts.
September 30, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
Velomacchi builds a functional, compact, and — dare we say — stylish way to stash tools on your motorcycle.
September 24, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
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.
September 9, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
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.
August 27, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
The brand most people know for hammocks enters the backpack and duffel market.
August 9, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
The Swift Protect Pro Dry 8.9 is the first dynamic single climbing rope with built-in cut resistance.
August 8, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
A great fit and incredible heel round out a high-performance, all-around sport climbing shoe.
July 24, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
With the Birdie, Beal delivers a compact and aggressively priced assisted-braking belay device.
July 2, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
The NEMO Dragonfly 2P backpacking tent checks all the boxes for two people headed out on the hiking trail.
June 27, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
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.
June 18, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
Arc’teryx aims to reduce its environmental impact by half with a buyback program.
June 13, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
The Osprey Exos 58 is a capable, multiday, framed backpack nearly as light as many frameless models. We put it to the test for this review.
June 12, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
With the INFINIUM branding, Gore moves past its venerable waterproof roots. The most ubiquitous name in outdoor materials technology made the Breeze INFINIUM Shirt for running. This is our first look.
May 23, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
Well-positioned padding, honeycomb foam, and a pliable Delrin frame make it feel like there’s next to nothing in the Deuter Speed Lite daypack. We tested the low-profile, lightweight pack over 6 months for this review.
May 22, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
Is survival school worth your time? Our writer took a 2-day survival training class to find out.
May 7, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
Four Wheel Pop-Up Campers has options that fit on your truck’s bed, giving drivers a luxurious camping setup while maintaining the vehicle’s all-terrain capability. We tested the Four Wheel Hawk pop-up camper for this review.
May 3, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
MSR squares up with cottage industry brands in a minimalist 10.2-ounce solo bug shelter.
April 30, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
The Trango City Sender is a work-to-gym pack that eliminates one of the most frustrating things about climbing packs: the smell.
April 9, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
The Trango Crag Pack 2.0 is a durable, capable gear-hauler at a great price.
March 18, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
Unique construction silences and stabilizes the new NEMO Tensor sleeping pad, which we review here.
March 13, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
Patent-pending FeatherCore insulation closes the gap to down in the NEMO Kyan 35 Synthetic Mummy sleeping bag.
March 5, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
Will giant suction cups securely transport your bicycle?
February 18, 2019 | By Seiji Ishii
The Patagonia M10 Anorak and Galvanized Pants blend minimalism and performance for hardcore alpine adventures. But these garments took a beating in our Alaskan ice climbing test for this review.
December 28, 2018 | By Seiji Ishii
All-day comfort meets all-around performance in the Five Ten Quantum VCS. From powerful edging on moderately steep terrain to heel and toe hooks along favorite bouldering projects, this shoe takes on a little bit of everything.
December 27, 2018 | By Seiji Ishii
Forgoing all the fancy extras, Somewear relies heavily on users’ phones to power its wearable hotspot. But does that ease of use make for reliability headaches? We put the app-based satellite communicator to the test.
December 13, 2018 | By Seiji Ishii
We put ‘the skinniest and lightest half rope money can buy’ to the test.
December 6, 2018 | By Seiji Ishii
Patagonia improves its most advanced puffy ever to stand up to even wetter conditions.
November 9, 2018 | By Seiji Ishii
Marmot employs the latest tech from Polartec to create a full-featured backcountry ski jacket. With it, the brand hopes to raise the level of comfort and mobility to match the Castle Peak’s warmth and waterproofing.
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