highlighted
Best Winter Boots for Men
From hiking boots to snow boots, we tested winter boots for every budget and found some favorites. These are the best winter boots of 2018-2019.
Best Men’s Flannels 2018: ‘Performance’ to Fashion Picks
Flannel up this fall to hike, operate the tailgate grill, or wield an axe for firewood. This flannel shirt list includes the best classic, organic cotton, plaid, and shirt jackets for fall weather in the outdoors.
Mountain Bike In The City: Duluth’s New Trail Of Dreams
In an ambitious project, the city of Duluth, Minn., is about to open more than 50 miles of hand-cut mountain biking trails.
Vibram’s ‘Wrap On’ Minimalist Furoshiki Footwear
We reviewed Vibram’s Furoshiki shoes, they are advertised as outsoles that wrap around your foot.
Arctic Influences, Minnesota Roots: Urban ‘Outdoors’ Shop
A new kind of outdoorsy store, Minnesota-based Askov Finlayson carries apparel, backpacks, and gear packed in an 1,800-square-foot urban space.
Rock Climbing Set Him Free… Quitting ‘Cubicle Life’ For Crag
A climber seeks a new life, quits his job, sells his home, and moves north to develop a crag in Minnesota. This is his story.
Field Test: Avex ‘Brew’ Stainless-Steel Pint Glass
In the world of pint glasses, all are not created equal. Here we test a stainless steel option from Avex.
Multifunctional Chill: ‘Nipi’ Cooler Charges Gadgets, Keeps Drinks Cold
Keep your drink cool, charge your phone, and light up a picnic table at night… the Nipi Cooler does all this and more.
Most Successful Bag In Kickstarter History
Peak Designs’ Everyday Messenger camera bag has raised over a $1 million on Kickstarter so far.
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.
Pocket Power: ‘Flip 2O’ Test
The Flip 20 is a pack-of-gum size battery charger for your phone, camera, headlamp, and more.
‘Dual-Chamber’ Design: Best Camp Pad Of 2015
Sea To Summit’s Comfort Plus sleeping pad is among the finest we have ever reviewed.
Power Up: Venture 30 Rugged Recharger Pack
This solid, simple battery pack has ports to interface with almost any gadget and a slick wrap-around cord. Read the full review: