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Ride All Winter Long: Chrome Cold-Weather Cycling Kit

Sure, biking in the winter is tough. But you can laugh into the teeth of the wind when you dress right. Three products from Chrome…

Written by Hurl Everstone January 28, 2016

Electronic Recovery: A Shocking Option For Outdoors Athletes

Electronic stimulation helps muscles recover faster. That’s the theory behind the Marc Pro Plus, a recovery machine we test in this review.

Written by Chelsey Magness January 28, 2016

Kershaw G10 Cryo Review: Affordable, Capable EDC

The Kershaw Cryo is an inexpensive, assist-opening EDC knife designed by a renowned knife maker.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene January 25, 2016

Cotopaxi Tikal: A Waterproof Shell That ‘Gives Back’

Cotopaxi is a relatively new player in the outerwear game with goals to help fight poverty around the world. Our tester reviews the Tikal, a…

Written by Alex Kurt January 21, 2016

Microsoft ‘Band 2’ Blends GPS With Smartwatch

In our review, the Microsoft Band 2 is an accurate, all-around fitness tracker (with smartwatch capabilities) looking to find its place in the crowded fitness…

Written by Kyle Nossaman January 21, 2016

A Quality Chainsaw Is Tough To Test

Though I’m not a lumberjack, I jumped at the chance to review Stihl’s MS 271 Farm Boss chainsaw.

Written by Sean McCoy January 20, 2016

Tiny, Mighty Knife: GEC #25 Small Jack

This knife is made in Pennsylvania, USA and exemplifies traditional cutlery with a fine fit and finish and useful form.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene January 18, 2016

In-Depth Review: Patagonia Merino Air Base Layer

David Freeman has been wearing this next-level base layer for more than 80 days in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

Written by David Freeman January 15, 2016

‘Venting’ Ski Goggles Work For Uphill & Down

These goggles open up for extreme ventilation and don’t fog while sweating on a strenuous uphill climb.

Written by Sean McCoy January 11, 2016

Gravel, Mountain, Road: Open Cycles ‘Unbeaten Path’ Review

A do-all bicycle, the Unbeaten Path (U.P.) looks like a road bike but takes tires for rolling on gravel, dirt, and beyond.

Written by Steve Graepel January 11, 2016

High-Output: 2016 Arc’teryx Atom SL Jacket Review

From peak-bagging to cool weather hiking, the Atom SL from Arc’teryx is a step forward in insulted wind shell technology.

Written by Eric Lemke December 30, 2015

Thumb-Less Warmth: Veyo Simplifies Mittens For Kids

Dexterity comes second to warmth for small children playing in snow. A new thumb-less handwear concept from Veyo offers a simple covering from the cold.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 28, 2015

Big Sound: FUGOO Sport XL Bluetooth Speaker Review

Need a plus-size portable speaker? After months of testing, we were happy to find that Fugoo didn’t drift from its super durable roots.

Written by Eric Lemke December 23, 2015

GearJunkie ‘Top Gear’ Of The Year 2015

Of the hundreds of products GearJunkie staff and testers put through the paces in 2015, these products stood out as some of the best.

Written by Staff Post December 21, 2015

Breathable Hype: The North Face HyperAir GTX

Can a new type of Gore-Tex fabric revolutionize shell jackets? We test the HyperAir GTX Jacket from The North Face to find out.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 14, 2015

‘Windshirt’ Jacket A Secret Weapon For Warmth

Tested for two months in the BWCA, our reviewer finds the durable, versatile windshirt made in Ely, Minnesota, to be a perfect companion for cold…

Written by Dave Freeman December 10, 2015

Extreme Test: Gear For AR World Championships

Nothing punishes gear like adventure racing, and this race is the pinnacle event of the year. This is the gear that excelled over seven rough…

Written by Chelsey Magness December 08, 2015

Barrel-Hauling Backpack: Granite Gear Vapor Flatbed

This system replaces traditional backpack design with 60-liter barrels perfect for use in canoe camping and travel.

Written by Amy Freeman December 01, 2015

Waterproof Backpack For Fly Fishing Put To Test

This simple backpack is billed as a waterproof option for fly fishing. We put it, and the waterproof claims, to the test for the review…

Written by Steve Graepel December 01, 2015

900 Lumens: Fenix Headlamp Packs Bright Beam Into Small Package

Tough, waterproof, and bright, the HL55 headlamp by Fenix is a workhorse of a light.

Written by Stephen Regenold November 30, 2015

Wild Fixed-Blade: Spyderco ‘Schempp Rock’ Knife Review

The Spyderco Schempp Rock is a wild looking survival knife that works exceptionally well in the field.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene November 24, 2015

Camera Kit: Dakine ‘Reload’ Backpack Review

Battle-hardened shooters looking to carry a ‘run and gun’ camera setup into the wilds should consider the Reload from Dakine.

Written by Joshua Van Patter November 23, 2015

‘Modular’ Sleeping: Kammok Thylacine Sleeping Bag

Three sleeping bags in one. That’s the promise of the new Thylacine sleeping bag from Kammok. This review finds its modular sleeping bag system is…

Written by Eric Lemke November 20, 2015

First Look: Vibram Wrap-On ‘Winter Furoshiki’ Footwear

No laces, no tongue, a shearling wool interior, and an innovative wrap-on design… the Winter Furoshiki footwear from Vibram stands out as perhaps the most…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 19, 2015

Review: ‘Lumen Beast’ Bike Light Has Integrated Display

The Fenix BC30R has a new killer feature good enough to push it to the top of the pile in this fall’s light comparison tests.

Written by Tom Puzak November 18, 2015

Waterproof, Inflatable Adventure Backpack

Dubbed an ‘ultimate water adventure pack,’ the Klymit Splash 25 is the lovechild of a waterproof dry bag and a daypack.

Written by Kyle Nossaman November 17, 2015

BWCA Dispatch: 50-Night Sleeping Bag Test

After 50 days of sleeping in the Sea To Summit Talus Ts II our reviewer has found her favorite sleeping bag.

Written by Amy Freeman November 17, 2015

Titanium Bike Lock: Ultra-Light ‘TiGr Mini’ Review

The new titanium TiGr Mini bike lock weighs less than a pound and will deter thieves. We put it to the test against a hacksaw…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 16, 2015

Bike Safe: Tips To Ride At Night

As the hours of daylight get shorter, it’s time for bike commuters to increase visibility and safety.

Written by Marie Malinowski November 13, 2015

Torch Test: 5 Cutting-Edge LED Flashlights

EDC Flashlight Review: These pocket-size flashlights are barely known outside the flashlight-nut world, but they’re some of the best you can buy and priced to…

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene November 12, 2015

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