Review

First Look: Under Armour ‘Legit’ Trail Shoe

Athletic giant Under Armour moves closer to the outdoors core with a 2017 trail-running shoe. We got a first review of the Horizon FKT.

Written by Sean McCoy August 04, 2016

‘Dolfin Pack’ Delivers Hydration on Land and Sea

Made of neoprene, the $40 Dolfin Pack was designed for biking, running, SUP and other water sports.

Written by Nate Mitka August 02, 2016

Volcano Grill Review: A Versatile Outdoor Cooker

Barbecue, fry, smoke, griddle, and bake… this volcano-shape grill is an adaptable option for culinary types in the outdoors.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 27, 2016

Lil’ Bug Out Shelter: Versatile, Ultralight, Floorless

This modular camping shelter allows for multiple configurations for ‘roughing it’ feel, for any season. It can even be used with a wood stove.

Written by Jarrett Babincsak July 20, 2016

You Can Run In Scott Jurek’s Shoes (Literally)

Want to capture a little Scott Jurek magic on your next run? Each pair of commemorative Brooks Jurek Cascadia shoes contains a little bit of…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 18, 2016

Night Vision: FLIR Monocular For The Outdoors

A monocular with thermal recognition enables adventurers to see a whole new side of the wild.

Written by Morgan Tilton July 15, 2016

First Look: Katadyn BeFree Water Filter

The Katadyn BeFree is a soft water bottle with a wide mouth and filter built in. We took it hiking for this review.

Written by Sean McCoy July 15, 2016

Sleep Tight: Cotopaxi Sueño Sleeping Bag Review

The Cotopaxi Sueño sleeping bag is a go-to versatile cold weather bag with a few creature comforts built in,

Written by Eric Lemke July 14, 2016

Adventure Bike Reborn: Specialized Sequoia 2016

The new Specialized Sequoia is a rough-stuff touring bike with all the necessary eyelets, mounts, and lashing points a modern-day bicycle boy scout could want.

Written by Hurl Everstone July 14, 2016

Trickle-Down Tech: Bikes We Recommend under $2,000

High-performance bikes leaving you with sticker shock? Check out these sweet rides under $2,000.

Written by Tom Puzak July 13, 2016

First Look: YETI ‘Hopper Flip’ Soft Cooler Review

YETI gets square and moves ahead in the soft-cooler category with its Hopper Flip 12, a zip-shut cube that’s leak-proof and can purportedly keep ice…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 12, 2016

Mid-Air Camping: Tentsile Flite ‘Hanging Tent’ Review

Not quite a tent, not quite a hammock… we review the Tentsile Flite Hanging Tent.

Written by Jake Ferguson July 11, 2016

First Look: CamelBak 2017 Bottles, Hydration Lineup

New options in hydration? We got a scoop from CamelBak, which refines its reservoir for 2017 and launches a ‘flask’ bottle line along the way.

Written by Steve Graepel July 11, 2016

Review: Plus-Size ‘Bargain Carbon’ Marquette 27.5+

Review: A gorgeous carbon-fiber frame, respectable specs, and a (very) fair price tag make the Framed Marquette mountain bike a solid choice for riders looking…

Written by Tom Puzak July 08, 2016

Organizational Freak: Rugged Red Oxx Roll-Up Duffel

The ‘Big Bull’ bag is a pocket-adorned duffel built for situations as varied as TSA airport checkpoints, overlanding, and archeology field work.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 05, 2016

First Look: Waterproof Altra ‘Lone Peak’ Hiking Boot

Coming this summer, the trail running brand with a strong trail running presence will release a waterproof, mid-height hiking boot for the first time.

Written by Steve Graepel July 05, 2016

Stitched In America: Reviewing North St. Bags’ Pack Line

With no-frills design, the line of backpacks, duffels, and bike panniers from North St. Bags appear to be from another era.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 29, 2016

Review: OR ‘ActiveIce’ Hat Fends Off Sunburn

Spending some time in the sun? The ActiveIce Cap from Outdoor Research as a neck flap will leave your head ensconced in a shadow.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 27, 2016

Review: Pakayak Bluefin 14 ‘Nesting’ Kayak

After a full day of paddling the Pakayak Bluefin 14, our reviewer notes the versatility and functionality of the packable ‘nesting’ kayak, currently available on…

Written by Kyle Nossaman June 23, 2016

A Road Bike For The Everyman: All-City Mr. Pink Review

Mr. Pink is the name of this bike by All-City, and it’s a combo of old and new design, blended to form a road bike…

Written by Eric Lemke June 21, 2016

Flagship Folding Knife: Benchmade 555-1 Review

The Benchmade 555-1 is one of the best production knives out there and, while pricy, a great value for high-end steel, handles, and design.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene June 20, 2016

Light, Warm, Fairly Priced: Klymit Sleeping Pad Hits Marks

It’s not the lightest sleeping pad on the market, nor the warmest, but the Klymit Insulated Static V Lite sleeping pad hits a lot of…

Written by Sean McCoy June 15, 2016

BioLite CampStove: 3-Month Boundary Waters Test

The BioLite CampStove burns wood and other organic material for cooking and device charging in the outdoors. We put it to a tough three month…

Written by Dave Freeman June 13, 2016

Tested: ‘UltaMid’ Pyramid Among Best Ultralight Shelters

Amazingly light, durable, and useful, a thin sheen of Dyneema Composite Fabrics comprises the entirety of this top-tier pyramid tent. Read on for a full…

Written by Staff Post June 10, 2016

How To: Choose a Cooler for the Outdoors

Choose the best cooler for the job with our buyer’s guide, a break-down of cooler size, type, and quality for the outdoors.

Written by Josh Aldridge June 08, 2016

Review: 5 Favorite ‘Post-Adventure’ Flip-Flops

It’s hard to choose a best flip-flop for the outdoors, but of the ones I’ve worn, these are 5 top picks.

Written by Paddy O’Connell June 07, 2016

Lightheaded: Mavic Cosmic Ultimate Helmet Review

We put the Mavic Cosmic Ultimate road racing bike helmet to the test – on the velodrome – to see if it’s as light on…

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 03, 2016

Need Waterproof Hiking Shoes? Try Titanium ‘OutDry’

A trail shoe from Columbia uses the brand’s OutDry waterproof fabric to keep rain and puddles at bay. We put it to a test.

Written by Sean McCoy June 02, 2016

Latest Outdoors Seating Trend? Meet ‘Inflatable Hammock’

A take-anywhere cushion of air? We test the WindPouch, a new product made for getting supine in the outdoors.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 02, 2016

Rooftop Camping: Tepui Kukenam Ruggedized Tent Review

The Tepui Kukenam Ruggedized rooftop tent turns your car or truck into a palace on wheels. We drove it up the Alaska Highway for this…

Written by Sean McCoy May 25, 2016

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