First Look: MoonShade Is a Temporary Awning for Your Adventure Rig
The MoonShade Portable Awning is a light and packable awning for overlanding vehicles and more.
Cotopaxi Allpa 70 Overland Duffel Review: Structured Storage
Finally, a large and organized duffel. The Cotopaxi Allpa 70 gives us ample storage and structure in one.
Merrell MTL Long Sky Review: Ultrarunner-Designed Trail Shoe
Merrell will release the Long Sky trail-running shoe, designed with ultrarunner Anna Frost, in November. We got an early test on these trail runners and put them to the test in the Grand Tetons.
Leatherman FREE Pocket Knife: Magnetic ‘K-Series’ First Look
Rounding out Leatherman’s revolutionary FREE Series of magnetic multitools, the K-Series offers a new spin on the trusty pocket knife.
Patagonia Caliza: First Look at a Go-To Crag Pant
The Patagonia Caliza Rock Pants for women release in spring 2020. They’re comfortable, technical, and could soon become your go-to crag pant.
First Look: Merrell’s ‘Sustainable’ Collaboration Contains Algae
The Agility Synthesis is a popular Merrell trail-running shoe. This week, the outdoor brand teamed up with brewer Dogfish Head on a more sustainable version.
Patagonia ‘High Endurance’ Trail-Running Kit Review: First Look
Designed for big elevation and temperature changes, this kit is perfect for big missions in the alpine — but maybe not for everyone.
DMOS Delta Shovel: The Ultimate Adventure Tool?
DMOS, famous for its backcountry, jump-creating snow shovels, takes aim at the overland and camp market with the multifunctional Delta Shovel.
GORE-TEX T-Shirt? INFINIUM Performance Fiber Makes It a Reality
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.
Tecnica ‘Origin’ Review: The 1st Moldable Trail-Running Shoe Tested
Ski boot company Tecnica expands into mountain running with a thermo-moldable trail-running shoe. We got a first look review of the Origin.
Peak Design Travel Tripod Lives Up to the Hype: Review
The Travel Tripod from Peak Design is blowing up Kickstarter. Amassing more than $6 million is no easy feat, but we think it deserves the praise in this review.
The Future of Tailgates: GMC MultiPro Review
Step in easier, secure longer items, or use it as a standing desk — the next generation of tailgates has arrived.
Spyderco Launches Super-Fast Emerson-Opening Dragonfly 2
Pull this knife from your pocket and opens instantly. That’s the theory behind Emerson openers. And now Spyderco is getting into the wicked-fast EDC-knife game.
Anti-Wobble Bike Rack? RockyMounts SplitRail LS Review
The RockyMounts SplitRail LS is a svelte, no-frills platform hitch rack for your bikes. In our review, the bikes didn’t budge an inch on windy roads.
BioLite ‘No-Bounce’ Ultralight HeadLamp Review
BioLite says its first headlamp gives users a unique experience thanks to its superlight, comfortable design. We put it to the test and found it a capable camp companion.
YETI Launches a Burly Cargo Crate, the LoadOut GoBox
The LoadOut GoBox from YETI is a waterproof, rugged container for truck beds, whitewater rafts, and anywhere you need to haul gear.
Trango Crag Pack 2.0 Review: A Top Backpack Choice for Rock Climbers
The Trango Crag Pack 2.0 is a durable, capable gear-hauler at a great price.
DUER Weatherproof Jeans Review: New Tech Still Has a Ways to Go
The world’s first denim jeans with a waterproof membrane come with a steep price tag. We tested these ‘weatherproof’ cycling jeans for this first look review.
First Look: Hyperlite Dirigo 2 Is a Rock-Solid, Featherweight Dyneema Tent
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dirigo 2 Dyneema Tent is a surprisingly sturdy trekking-pole-lofted triangle tent. We tested the Dirigo, made for space- and weight-savers who want a step up from cowboy camping.
First Look: NEMO Kyan 35 Synthetic Mummy Sleeping Bag
Patent-pending FeatherCore insulation closes the gap to down in the NEMO Kyan 35 Synthetic Mummy sleeping bag.
Suction Cup Bike Rack: Testing the Safety of Kupper Car Mounts
Will giant suction cups securely transport your bicycle?
Surly ‘Big Easy’ Bike Review: Cult Brand Goes Electric
Surly now makes an e-bike. Are these the end times? Not so fast — the Big Easy offers big reasons to give up the car. Of course, it comes at a price.
First Look: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite Air Mattress
The Therm-a-rest NeoAir UberLite is the lightest insulated air mattress ever made. We tested the NeoAir UberLite for this review.
Specialized S-Works EXOS: Meet the Lightest Road Cycling Shoe Ever
A soft Dyneema upper, a rigid carbon fiber sole, and titanium hardware give shape to the lightest production cycling shoe to hit the market. ‘No ifs, ands, or buts about it,’ according to Specialized. This is our first look review.
GRIGRI Killer? Trango Vergo Belay Device Review
After two recalls, Trango re-released what it calls ‘the world’s most ergonomic belay device.’ So we put the Vergo assisted-braking belay to a first look test.
Weston Carbon Backwoods Splitboard Review: Most Durable Carbon Board?
Huck 30-foot cliffs with a carbon board? Now that’s a serious claim. Weston updates the Backwoods in carbon for 2019. We toured in Wyoming and Colorado for this first look review.
First Look: Gerber Premium Fastball EDC Knife
Bucking Gerber’s usual inexpensive but sturdy format, the Fastball knife has high-quality details and materials. A weekend of testing proved it to be a pleasure to carry and use every day.
Warmth-to-Weight Sweet Spot (for Your Feet): Danner Raptor 650 First Look
Danner says its Raptor 650 boots are ‘inspired by life in mountain towns.’ So I beat the crap out of a pair in the frozen fields of South Dakota for this review. Here’s how they performed.
2019 Honda Passport Relaunch Aims for Mountain Town Market
The crossover/SUV market is super hot right now, and Honda is taking full advantage. It will resurrect the adventurous Honda Passport for 2019, a vehicle we haven’t seen since 2002.
Small Engine, Big Truck: 2019 Silverado 4-Cylinder Turbo Review
Chevy launches a 2.7L turbo four-cylinder engine for its 2019 Silverado. We got behind the wheel of this impressive truck for a first look review.
Marmot Castle Peak Jacket Review: Fend Off Moisture Inside and Out
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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