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: Norrøna’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
Swamp King: G-SHOCK ‘Frogman’ Dive Watch Review Casio’s amphibious FROGMAN all-star is back, now with solar charging, tide monitoring, and moon phase. Written by Josh Wussow May 11, 2023
The First Auto Knife I’ve Ever Loved: Buck ‘Deploy’ Review I tend to find auto-opening knives gimmicky and even scary. The Buck Deploy changed all that. Written by Sean McCoy May 11, 2023
The Work Sharp Professional ‘Precision Adjust’ Knife Sharpener: Perfect Edge, Wicked Easy Knife sharpeners tend to be a royal pain in the ass. The Work Sharp Professional Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener does its best to squash that… Written by Nick LeFort May 10, 2023
Climb Rock & Ice, Hike in Comfort: La Sportiva Aequilibrium Top GTX Review The top of the new Aequilibrium Top GTX boot line gets the BOA treatment and an integrated gaiter for snowy hiking, scrambling, and glacier climbs.… Written by Bergen Tjossem May 10, 2023
‘Bubble Slides’ Review: The Ghastly Sandals You’ll Hate to Love Ethylene-vinyl acetate slides — derived primarily from oil and gas — could be the most cost-effective, comfortable shoe out there. Written by Chris Van Leuven May 10, 2023
A Quilt That’s an Even Better Sleeping Bag: Sierra Designs Elemental Quilt Review It’s a bag! It’s a quilt! It’s both. Along with top outdoor brands, Sierra Designs offers a roomier, more versatile twist on the sleeping bag. Written by Mary Murphy May 09, 2023
Sunny Suunto: ‘Vertical’ Sports Watch Gets Solar Charging, Offline Maps The Suunto Vertical is a new pinnacle watch from the Finnish brand. I tested its new mapping, solar charging, and more in this first-look review. Written by Sean McCoy May 09, 2023
Revenge of the ’90s: Huckberry x Timex Ironman Flix Watch Review Don’t indulge too much in the ’90s nostalgia. The Huckberry x Timex Ironman Flix has a high bar, and respectable price, to live up to. Written by Josh Wussow May 08, 2023
‘Translucent’ Mountain Pack for All-Season Action: The North Face Phantom 38 Review The updated North Face Phantom 38 Backpack attaches every tool you’ll need for mountaineering, ski touring, and backpacking if you don’t mind it getting dirty. Written by Bergen Tjossem May 08, 2023
2023 GMC Canyon AT4X Review: Off-Road Confidence and Luxury The 2023 GMC AT4X Canyon is not only off-road capable, but also super comfortable for daily life. Written by Robin Warner May 08, 2023
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Review: More Power and Refinement, Yet Just as Rugged We drove a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport up a ski resort. Its 2.5L engine and added features impressed, especially at the price point. Written by Robin Warner May 08, 2023
Traeger Flatrock Review: This Propane Cooktop Makes My Kitchen Jealous Forget what you think you know about a Traeger, and embrace a whole new dimension of outdoor grilling. Written by Adam Ruggiero May 05, 2023
Rab Goes Gravel: Cinder Range Apparel Review For decades, Rab has been a brand synonymous with sports in the high mountains. Written by Mark Wilson May 05, 2023
Review: Why Ontario’s ‘Any Adventure’ SPL Pack Knife Falls Just Short of Amazing So much promise, and it came so close — but the Ontario SPL Pack Knife had two key issues that kept me from truly loving it. Written by Josh Wussow May 05, 2023
REI Co-op Wonderland Chair Review: A Comfortable and Attractive Take on a Classic A sleek, modern design makes this camping chair a versatile pick for sitting around the campfire or having beers on the patio. Written by Miya Tsudome May 04, 2023
CJRB Ekko Review: Quite Possibly the Best Budget Pocket Knife Ever When it comes to sub-$60 pocket knives, the new CJRB Ekko may be the best of the best. Written by Josh Wussow May 03, 2023
SRAM’s Eagle XO Transmission Could Change Shifting Forever SRAM did away with the standard vocabulary, mounting method, and adjustments with its XO Eagle Transmission. Written by Andy Cochrane May 01, 2023
Harpoon-Tipped Titan: Artisan Cutlery Xcellerator Pocket Knife Review Form, function, and one heck of a footprint — Artisan Cutlery’s Xcellerator might be the best new big knife on a budget. Written by Josh Wussow May 01, 2023
Perfect Portable Power Station: EcoFlow River 2 Pro Review Simply put, the EcoFlow River 2 Pro is the best portable power station for most people. Written by Kraig Becker April 28, 2023
Gerber ‘Pack Hatchet’ Review: Tackle Tough Tasks for Under $50 With the Pack Hatchet, Gerber makes reliability both accessible and affordable. Written by Nick LeFort April 28, 2023
Arc’teryx Gamma Pants Review: Essential Legwear for Technical Missions Dream big and brave the elements in these high-performance softshell pants from Arc’teryx. Written by Katie Griffith April 28, 2023
2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Review: Adventure-Friendly Family Hauler The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek caters to the family interested in getting a bit muddy on the weekends. Written by Robin Warner April 27, 2023
Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Review: Mojave Road Overland Adventure The 2023 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X proves its off-road capabilities without trading away on-road passenger comfort. Written by Derek Mau April 25, 2023
Kershaw Iridium Review: A Great Flipping Knife Under $100 As crossbar lock mechanisms pepper the landscape of the knife world in 2023, Kershaw finds it hard to keep its Iridium folder in stock. Written by Nick LeFort April 25, 2023
Longest E-Bike Range: FUELL Makes Bold Claims With Flluid 2s / 3s Is a 225-mile range on an e-bike excessive? What about a seven-speed automatic gearbox? The FUELL Flluid-2s might replace your car for commuting. Written by Nick Schoeps April 25, 2023
They Conquered Pants, Now LIVSN Makes My Favorite Bomber Jacket The LIVSN Century Jacket aims to last for 100 years. I wore a loaner for a year and learned to love it. Written by Sean McCoy April 25, 2023
