‘CookStove’ Has Fan To Stoke Blaze
‘Burn wood not gas.’ That is the simple tag line of the BioLite CookStove, a camp-cooking product new this month that incorporates a small fan to perpetuate a hot-burning fire.
Clip In: Reviewing Five Ten ‘Kestrel Lace’ Bike Shoe
New from Five Ten, the Kestrel Lace is great for enduro riders, hike-a-bike freaks, commuters needing a do-it-all bike shoe, and anyone who have never clipped in.
Review: Specialized/686 Winter-Biking Outerwear
Specialized and 686 teamed up to make head-to-toe winter apparel for fat biking. The results are impressive, but our tester is not completely convinced.
Review: Adidas Outdoor Trail Shoe With ‘Mountain Bike’ Sole
Adidas Outdoor touts this shoe is ‘constructed like a mountain bike tire,’ including big, ground-gripping lugs made of a rubber from tire brand Continental, some nearly a half-inch long.
Review: ‘Small Foot’ Inflatable Snowshoes
Light and packable, inflatable snowshoes by Small Foot are the real deal. We put the Small Foot Revolution to the test.
First Look: Ski, Snowboard Innovations From SIA 2016
The Snow Industries Association trade show (SIA) is a mecca of ski gear. Here are 15 top products that caught our eye.
‘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 a success.
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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 innovative “boots” of the year.
First Look: 2016 KEEN Versatrail Hiking Shoe
KEEN takes aim at the ‘light hiker’ category with its 2016 flagship footwear, the Versatrail. We laced up for a 10-mile hike last week in New Mexico for a first review.
First Look: Made-In-USA ‘Bear Taco’ Hammock
This USA-made hammock claims to hold more than you’ll ever put in it.
‘Pack Of All Trades’ For Bike, Hike & Travel
This mid-size Boreas Lagunitas is a ‘pack of all trades’ perfect for a wide variety of outdoor activities.
First Look: Italian-Made ‘Steel Will’ Folding Knife
The Gekko 1500 is a big, strong folding knife from Italy, and it will serve as a solid tool in the outdoors.
First Look: Jetboil Reinvents The Camp Stove For 2016
Jetboil has reinvented the car camping stove… and it’s awesome. Here is out review of the Genesis Base Camp Stove, coming in 2016.
Cook-Off: ‘Fyre Champion’ Camp Stove Test
Coleman’s new Fyre Champion camp stove is an upgrade on a classic camp stove. We test it on a head-to-head breakfast showdown.
Laser Vision: ‘Blaze’ Bike Light
London-based Blaze’s flagship Laserlight offers a piercing LED glow as well as green laser shot from a small handlebar-mounted unit.
Osprey ‘Anti-Gravity’ Backpack
“After testing the Osprey Atmos AG 50 backpack I have to say it’s the most comfortable pack I’ve ever worn.”
Mesh-Wall Tarp Gives ‘Oasis’ From Bugs While Camping
This NEMO tarp provides a dry, bug-free place to cook, play and hang out in the wild.
Made in USA: Gerber ‘StrongArm’ Survival Knife
The Gerber StrongArm gives a lot of bang for the buck. At 9.8″ this knife cuts, chops, slices and dices for military, tactical and survival experiences. Here’s our review.
First Look: UA ‘Fat Tire’ Shoes
New ‘fat tire’ outdoors shoes by Under Armour are absolutely crazy.
Review: Big Agnes Gilpin Falls Powerhouse 4 mtnGLO Lighted Tent
The mtnGLO series of tents from Big Agnes have built-in lighting and other tech-driven features. We put the 4-person Gilpin Falls to the test for this review.
First Look: Columbia Sportswear Titanium A-Basin Shell
Coming fall 2015, the Columbia A-Basin Ripper jacket competes with much more expensive shells.
First Look: CamelBak Hydration Vest-Pack
The Camelbak Ultra 4 comfortably can carry a gallon of water for trail runners on self-supported, remote terrain.
First Look: Salomon ‘Mud Shoe’
Salomon created the new version of the Fellcross with its professional trail-running team, and the company markets them as giving “performance our top athletes demand for racing in mucky conditions.”
Review: Canada Goose Canyon Shell
This hard shell comes with a hefty price tag, but is it worth the cost? Our editor puts it to the test.
First Look: Instant Campfire
The Burnie is a great option for on-the-go campfire cooking.
First Look: Petzl ‘Macchu’ Kid Climbing Harness System
Petzl has a new kind of climbing harness system for kids. We test it with a tiny gear junkie at the local climbing gym.
First Look: Salomon MTN LAB Freeski Boots
Salomon spent three years developing these boots with input from expert skiers like Greg Hill. We put them to the test for this review.
First Look: Arc’teryx Lithic Gloves
For guides, ski-mountaineers, backcountry enthusiasts, or anyone else who sees handwear as mission-critical equipment, the Lithic gloves are a new option.
First Look: Salomon Shoes for Winter Running
The Salomon Snowcross CS has aggressive v-shaped tread, nine carbide spikes, and gaiters.
First Look: Big, Tall Tent From Nemo
A family camper puts the tall new Nemo Wagontop four person tent to the test in Idaho.
First Look: 2015/16 Winter Gear
The Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show kicks off today in Salt Lake City, with thousands of brands coming together to debut products for fall 2015 and winter 2016.
