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Meet the Icemaking Cooler With Its Own Battery: EcoFlow GLACIER Powered Cooler Review

The EcoFlow GLACIER cooler can be controlled via a smartphone app, has impressive battery power, and even has a built-in icemaker.

Written by Kraig Becker May 26, 2023

Adventure Wagon Campervan Review: Modular Minimalism for the Win

The Adventure Wagon is not like other campervan builds you’ll see. It’s completely modular, adaptable, and makes for a fantastic basecamp.

Written by Mary Murphy May 26, 2023

The PFD Women Actually Want to Wear: SUP Astral Layla PFD Review

The Astral Layla PFD has been a longtime favorite among female paddlers for over 20 years for its women’s-specific fit. It’s ideal for active water…

Written by Mary Murphy May 26, 2023

Spring Refresh: Cheap Gravel Biking Gear to Update Your Kit

Gravel biking season is here! Here are our cycling editor’s current cheap gravel biking gear favorites.

Written by Seiji Ishii May 26, 2023

WaterPORT Weekender Review: Much More Than a RoadShower

Water is important when traveling, and the WaterPORT Weekender might just be the storage solution you’ve been looking for.

Written by Nick LeFort May 25, 2023

Heavy-Duty, High-Output Hiking: KÜHL Radikl Outsider Pant Review

KÜHL is renowned for its pants for daily use, travel, work, and hiking. The Radikl Outsider did a lot to impress, but comes with one…

Written by David Young May 24, 2023

Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 Review: These Crazy-Light Trail Runners Are Ready to Fly

At 6.88 ounces per shoe, the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 practically floats uphill, and gives killer traction for the downs.

Written by Sam Schild May 24, 2023

Hang or Hold, This Gravity Filter Makes Handling Easy: HydraPak Seeker 6L Gravity Filter Review

I wasn’t a fan of gravity filters until I used the HydraPak Seeker 6L. For campsites, huts, and backpacking, it provides clean water without much…

Written by Will Brendza May 24, 2023

2023 Can-Am Ryker Rally Review: A Rippin’ 3-Wheeler as Cool as Your Tattooed Grandma

Slay corners on the 3-wheelin’ Can-Am Ryker Rally and tell me you don’t emit a gleeful giggle at least once.

Written by Heather Lea May 23, 2023

Volt Value: Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500 + SolarSaga 100 Review

Jackery’s Explorer 500 power station and SolarSaga 100 make a lightweight, winning combination for power on the go.

Written by Kraig Becker May 23, 2023

Waterproof Running Pants I Tried to Hate: Arc’teryx Norvan Shell Pants Review

The breathable GORE-TEX Norvan Shell Pants from Arc’teryx are purpose-built for trail running in nasty conditions — and they won’t turn you into a swamp monster.

Written by Bergen Tjossem May 22, 2023

Traeger Ironwood Review: Next-Gen Pellet Grill Rings In Summer Sizzle

Traeger’s all-new Ironwood pellet grill looks to elevate your backyard grilling without the pinnacle price tag.

Written by Nick LeFort May 22, 2023

Yeti SB135 Mountain Bike Review: Hops, Jibs, and Rails Like No Other, Especially if You’re Shorter

The Yeti SB135 is one of the most fun mountain bikes we’ve tested this season. It’s especially true for shorter riders.

Written by Berne Broudy May 22, 2023

Krein TK-3 Whitetail Review: A Mastery of Modern Knifemaking

Hard to find for good reason, the Krein TK-3 is an elusive wonder — simply one of the most capable folding knives in existence.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene May 22, 2023

2024 Chevrolet Trax Review: Bigger, Better, Front-Wheel Drive-ier

Chevrolet’s 2024 Trax is an impressively big crossover with a subcompact price. We take it for a spin and report on what it offers.

Written by Evan Williams May 22, 2023

One of the First and Still One of the Best: Marsupial’s Enclosed Bino Pack

Both sleek and functional, the Enclosed Bino Pack from Marsupial is one of the first front-opening, magnetic chest rigs. Does it live up to the…

Written by Josh Kirchner May 19, 2023

Samaya Brings Electro-Spun Tech to Single-Wall Tents: 2.5 ‘Nanovent’ Tent Review

Employing space-age textiles, the Samaya 2.5 tent was made with the brand’s proprietary and groundbreaking Nanovent tech for unsupported first ascents.

Written by Nick Belcaster May 19, 2023

Solo Stove Pi Fire Review: Cook Your Pizza on a Bonfire

Pizza night is a favorite at our house, as is campfire night (read: s’mores). The new Pi Fire from Solo Stove just merged the two.

Written by Cameron Martindell May 19, 2023

Kingpin Suspension, SmartSense Radar: The Topstone Carbon 1 RLE Has the Goods, Rides it All

The Cannondale Topstone Carbon 1 RLE with Kingpin rear suspension was a Swiss Army Knife of backroads and gravel adventures.

Written by Seiji Ishii May 18, 2023

Everything About This Blade Is Weird, and That’s Why It Works: WE Knife ‘Vision R’ Review

In the knife world, you can try and do things better, or you can try and do them differently. But WE Knife manages both with…

Written by Nick LeFort May 18, 2023

The Multitool of Dry Bags: Fishpond’s Submersible Backpack

If you’re spending time in the water with gear you need to keep dry, the Fishpond Submersible Backpack may become your new best friend.

Written by Sean Jansen May 18, 2023

Mossberg 500 Optic-Ready .410 Turkey Review: A Sub-Gauge Built for Spring

The recessed optic-ready receiver, extra-full choke, and overall light weight make the Mossberg 500 .410 Turkey an excellent option for just about anyone.

Written by Adam Moore May 17, 2023

Do These ‘Rogue’ Sandals Rival Chacos? Forsake Sandals Review

When heavy hiking boots aren’t required, hiking sandals can be an excellent choice of footwear. Here’s why the Forsake Rogue Sandals are now my top…

Written by Mary Murphy May 17, 2023

Big, Dumb Fun: Cold Steel Lynn Thompson Leatherneck Bowie Review

With an edge as sharp as its use case, this knife is at once bombastic, fantastic, and questionable.

Written by Josh Wussow May 16, 2023

Smaller Than the Best, Lighter Than the Rest: Primus Kinjia Camp Stove Review

The Primus Kinjia Stove burns hot and simmers low for complex camp cooking in a compact, lightweight package that outshines its competition.

Written by Bergen Tjossem May 16, 2023

The Friendly, Unassuming Beaver Tail Blade: RoseCraft Castorea Pocket Knife Review

This flipper-tab take on a traditional pocket knife pattern is at once prickly and sweet.

Written by Josh Wussow May 16, 2023

2023 Yamaha YXZ1000R SS Review: Paddle Shift Gear Selection, Turbo Whistles Optional

The Yamaha YXZ1000R SS UTV amps things up with paddle shifters and a Turbo Kit accessory option.

Written by Heather Lea May 16, 2023

Easy to Overlook, Easier to Love: CIVIVI Qubit Knife Review

Lightweight, durable, and dependable, the CIVIVI Qubit might not impress at a glance. But when you dig in, this knife does a lot right.

Written by Nick LeFort May 15, 2023

Seas to Skis: Norrona’s Got Gear And Adventure Travel to Go With It

The 96-year-old adventure clothing brand gets into the adventure travel business to expand its earth-first mission.

Written by Cameron Martindell May 15, 2023

Hands-On With Osprey’s Bikepacking Gear: Escapist Collection First Look Review

Osprey goes bikepacking with its Escapist collection. We got a sneak peek of the spring 2024 line — here are our impressions.

Written by Nate Mitka May 12, 2023

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