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First Look: Polartec ‘Naked’ Jacket By Rab

Alpha Direct is made of post-consumer recycled polyester. In its naked form, it is essentially a synthetic fleece on steroids and it works alone or…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 22, 2017

First Look: Eureka Gonzo Grill Aims for All-in-One Cooking

Pancakes for breakfast. Steak and veggies for dinner. The Gonzo aims to be a single cook set that can cook everything so we had to…

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 22, 2017

First Look: Petzl ‘Anti-Panic’ GRIGRI+ Belay Device

Petzl Introduces the newest member of the GRIGRI family, the GRIGRI+. We got a chance to try it at one of the world’s foremost climbing…

Written by Aaron Bible February 16, 2017

First Look: Altra ‘Toothy’ King MT Trail-Running Shoe

Traction is not for want on a new shoe from Altra. The King MT is the brand’s toothiest trail shoe to date.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 14, 2017

First Look: Inflatable Solar Lantern Charges Your Phone

Charge it with the sun, throw it in water, light up your camp with LuminAID’s 200 sq ft. solar charged inflatable light.

Written by Nate Mitka February 09, 2017

First Look: Sea To Summit ‘World’s Lightest Hammock’

At 4.9 ounces, Sea to Summit’s Ultralight Hammock is so airy you’ll forget it’s there. We tested it for our first-look review.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 08, 2017

First Look: Crescent Moon EVA Foam Snowshoes

Run through snow on lightweight, curved foam snowshoes.

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 07, 2017

First Look: ‘Continuum’ Is New Breed Of Made-For-Winter Bike

A new kind of winter bike? Look close and you’ll notice this one has no chain, no gears, and its tires come set with hundreds…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 31, 2017

First Look: Outdoor Research ‘Skyward’ Ski Jacket

Air-permeable fabric and massive vents in the Outdoor Research Skyward Jacket help backcountry skiers stay dry while earning turns.

Written by Sean McCoy January 30, 2017

First Look: Vasque Lost 40 Boot Is ‘Modern Mukluk’

A hybrid mukluk, these boots have a Vibram sole and modern add-ons like softshell synthetic material and aerogel insulation in the sole.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 24, 2017

First Look: Stylish & Tech Women’s Down Jacket

‘One jacket to get you through the winter, on the ski hill and off.’ – That’s the promise behind the down-insulated Durrance from Stio.

Written by Chelsey Magness January 09, 2017

First Look: Yaktrax Summit ‘Traction Device’ for Ice

These new spike-equipped Yaktrax Summit ‘devices’ are made for flat ice and steep hillsides.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 29, 2016

Secret Tech: Saucony Winter-Running Shoe Review

We took Saucony’s RAZOR ICE+ shoes, with Vibram’s secret slip-resistant Arctic Ice sole, for a stroll… and a sprint.

Written by GJ Staff December 20, 2016

First Look: Columbia ‘Star Wars’ Parka

We got a first look at Columbia’s Star Wars replica parka. Call us nerds. Call us super-fans. Just don’t call us cold.

Written by GJ Staff December 19, 2016

First Look: Rare ‘Aerogel’ Insulated OROS Parka

The jacket uses a space-age insulation ‘inspired by NASA.’ But is it any good?

Written by Sean McCoy December 13, 2016

First Look: Patagonia’s ‘Permeable’ Nano-Air Light

The super-breathable Patagonia Nano-Air Light builds on the success of one of the brand’s flagship jackets.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 12, 2016

First Look: Black Diamond ‘Iota’ Headlamp Review

The era of efficient micro-lighting has arrived with the Black Diamond Iota.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 05, 2016

First Look: Saucony RAZOR ICE+ Winter Running Shoes

Are you a winter runner? We test a new gaiter-equipped, ground-gripping shoe that Saucony touts can ‘make ice obsolete.’

Written by Stephen Regenold November 21, 2016

First Look: All-City ‘Pony Express’ Bike

Classic details, a stout frame, and an appetite for pavement or dirt, All City’s Pony Express is a unique urban ride.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 31, 2016

First Look: ‘Ultimate Connected SUV’ Debuts For 2017

The parent company of Volvo today introduced a new car brand, Lynk & Co. We traveled to Berlin to get a first look at what’s…

Written by Nate Mitka October 20, 2016

First Look: GoPro HERO5 Black

GoPro released their latest line of cameras October 2nd, and beyond video function, all of the updates come with user accessibility.

Written by Nate Mitka October 03, 2016

First Look: KEEN APhlex Thrashed, Still Thrives

The KEEN APhlex is a light hiking boot that can stand up to the rigors of off-trail bushwhacking. We put them to the test in…

Written by Sean McCoy September 30, 2016

First Look: REI Upgrades ‘Quarter Dome’ Tent For 2017

The REI Quarter Dome is among the most popular tents sold in the U.S., and for 2017 it’s completely redesigned. We got a first look…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 28, 2016

First Look: Primus Tupike For The Campground Gourmet

If your campsite is regularly filled with the aroma of gourmet cooking, the Primus Tupike can match your knife skills and live up to your…

Written by Sean McCoy September 28, 2016

First Look: Thule’s 2016 Technical Backpack Line

People know Thule for its vehicle racks. But the Swedish brand has a burgeoning backpack line.

Written by Bjorn Christianson September 21, 2016

First Look: GoPro ‘Karma’ Drone

GoPro today unveiled its Karma drone. The company’s first quadcopter will come to market by the end of the this year and brings new features…

Written by GJ Staff September 19, 2016

First Look: Sierra Designs ‘High Route’ Modular Shelter

Renowned adventurer Andrew Skurka teamed up with Sierra Designs on a lightweight tent for hikers. We put it to a review in the Rocky Mountains.

Written by Sean McCoy September 09, 2016

First Look: Iconic Opinel Knife Gets Survival Upgrade

A classic French brand pivots this month with a survival knife design. We took it into the woods for a first test.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 05, 2016

First Look: MSR Trailshot Microfilter Gives Fast, Filtered Water Anywhere

Remove giardia, cryptosporidum, and more with a one-hand pump water filter that weighs just five ounces. We put the Trailshot to the test.

Written by Chelsey Magness September 02, 2016

First Look: Expanding ‘Flex Capacitor’ Backpack From Sierra Designs

Designed with renowned adventurer Andrew Skurka, the Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor expands outward for a pack that ranges from 40 to 60 liters.

Written by Sean McCoy August 25, 2016

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