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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.

Written by Sean McCoy February 01, 2016

‘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

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…

Written by Sean McCoy November 02, 2015

First Look: Made-In-USA ‘Bear Taco’ Hammock

This USA-made hammock claims to hold more than you’ll ever put in it.

Written by Sean McCoy October 09, 2015

‘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.

Written by Patrick Murphy September 16, 2015

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.

Written by Sean McCoy July 17, 2015

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.

Written by Eric Lemke July 13, 2015

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.

Written by Josh Aldridge May 12, 2015

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.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 11, 2015

Osprey ‘Anti-Gravity’: Opsrey Atmos AG Backpack Review

“After testing the Osprey Atmos AG 50 backpack I have to say it’s the most comfortable pack I’ve ever worn.”

Written by Jake Ferguson April 30, 2015

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.

Written by David Freeman April 27, 2015

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…

Written by Sean McCoy April 10, 2015

First Look: UA ‘Fat Tire’ Shoes

New ‘fat tire’ outdoors shoes by Under Armour are absolutely crazy.

Written by Sean McCoy April 09, 2015

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…

Written by Sean McCoy April 01, 2015

First Look: Columbia Sportswear Titanium A-Basin Shell

Coming fall 2015, the Columbia A-Basin Ripper jacket competes with much more expensive shells.

Written by Sean McCoy March 23, 2015

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.

Written by Freddy Luis March 19, 2015

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 18, 2015

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.

Written by Steve Graepel March 16, 2015

First Look: Instant Campfire

The Burnie is a great option for on-the-go campfire cooking.

Written by Eric Lemke March 12, 2015

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.

Written by Steve Graepel March 11, 2015

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.

Written by Sean McCoy March 04, 2015

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.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 25, 2015

First Look: Salomon Shoes for Winter Running

The Salomon Snowcross CS has aggressive v-shaped tread, nine carbide spikes, and gaiters.

Written by Steve Graepel January 28, 2015

First Look: Big, Tall Tent From Nemo

A family camper puts the tall new Nemo Wagontop four person tent to the test in Idaho.

Written by Steve Graepel January 27, 2015

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…

Written by Editor January 21, 2015

First Look: Under Armour ‘Werewolf’ Jacket

Known as a behemoth in the world of sports, Under Armour has branched aggressively into the outdoors in recent years.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 30, 2014

First Look: Customizable, High-End Maven Binoculars

With bright, sharp optics and a durable build, Maven binoculars are exceptional. But are they worth the price?

Written by Sean McCoy December 23, 2014

First Look: 2015 Icebug Running Shoes

The Icebug Zeal is a light running shoes with some seriously beefy treads.

Written by Sean McCoy December 22, 2014

Handmade ‘Haswell’ Survival Knife

This survival knife is a handmade thing of beauty from a blacksmith shop in Utah.

Written by Sean McCoy December 18, 2014

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