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.
I Ran 10 Miles on the Salt Flats to Test ASICS’ New GlideRide Shoes
ASICS came up with a novel proving ground for its GlideRide running shoes: the Bonneville Salt Flats. Reporter Brian Metzler put them to the test in this surreal environment.
LifeSaver Jerrycan Review: A Clean Water Solution for Your Truck
LifeSaver improves an age-old off-roading staple — the jerrycan — with modern filtration technology. We tested it over a hot Texas summer of dirt roads and daily adventures to see if it really offers the peace of mind it advertises.
Best Backpacks for Big-Game Hunting
We tested and researched the best backpacks for hunting deer, elk, and big game. These top hunting packs shone through.
Fuji Outland 29 1.1 Review: My First Real Mountain Bike
After a few years of casual mountain biking, I decided it was time to go ‘full send,’ as they say. This season I’ve been testing Fuji’s new Outland 1.1, and the singletrack has never been better.
Patagonia Recycled Black Hole Gear Tote: First Look
Patagonia reused 10 million plastic bottles to create the new Black Hole Bag line. We tested the 61L mega-tote for this review.
Western Mountaineering Puma Gore Sleeping Bag Review: Cold-Weather Killer
An abundance of warmth and room to spare make the Puma Gore WS Sleeping Bag a superior option for cold-weather pursuits. But get ready to empty your wallet
My Pup Loves the YETI Dog Bed, But She Doesn’t Have to Pay for It
Within minutes of meeting the new Trailhead Dog Bed from YETI, my puppy claimed it as hers. And while it appears to be a well-made, durable product, YETI’s new dog bed will take a big bite out of your wallet.
LEM MotivAir ‘Inside-Out’ Helmet Review: Light, Cool, and Sleek
LEM leaps onto the American cycling scene with the MotivAir cycling helmet. With its ‘exo shell’ and 23 vents, the Italian brand offers up one of the lightest and most ventilated skull buckets we’ve tried.
DMOS Delta Overlanding Shovel Review: Used & Abused
We got our hands on one of the very first production-quality DMOS Delta Shovels out of the factory. We promptly mounted it up on an off-road vehicle and got to shoveling. This $200 adventure tool is an impressive piece of kit, but it’s far from perfect.
Best Stuff Sack Ever: Klymit Maxfield Tent Review
Sturdy, roomy, and a breeze to pack up, the Maxfield two-person launches Klymit into the tent game with gusto!
HOKA EVO Speedgoat Review: Cushy Gets Faster
If you know and love the venerable HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat, the EVO Speedgoat should be on your radar for your next trail-running shoe purchase.
This Electric Chainsaw Is My Must-Carry Trail Maintenance Tool
You might not think you need this electric chainsaw, but you’re wrong. Stash the Greenworks GS 110 in your pack, and you’ll clear trail with lightning speed.
Smith Caravan MAG Sunglasses Review: Switch Lenses Quick
Push a lever to drop out one set of lenses, install a new set, and you’re ready to go. The Smith Caravan MAG is a stylish pair of sunglasses with clever interchangeable-lens tech.
Lightest Insulated Water Bottle: Hydro Flask Launches Titanium ‘Ultralight’ Trail Series
Coffee-loving hikers take note: Hydro Flask has the ‘lightest weight vacuum-insulated bottle currently on the market.’
Spyderco Native Chief Review: Burly Lockback Light in Pocket
The new-for-2019 Spyderco Native Chief is a hard-use folding knife with a big blade that nearly disappears into a hip pocket.
The Most Packable Kayak: Meet the Oru Inlet
Oru is shaking up the boating world with the release of the lightest, most packable, least expensive folding kayak. It easily fits in your trunk and sets up in just 3 minutes.
Boreal Dharma Review: All-Around Climbing Shoe With an Amazing Fit
A great fit and incredible heel round out a high-performance, all-around sport climbing shoe.
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.
Yeti SB140 Review: The SB5 Grows Up and Is Ready to Rip
The Yeti SB140 fills a niche as a well-rounded 27.5-inch bike that can do it all with a penchant for downhill. The SB140 impressed our tester with its versatility and great manners in this review.
Beal Birdie Review: A New Device for Assisted-Braking Belay
With the Birdie, Beal delivers a compact and aggressively priced assisted-braking belay device.
Altra Vanish XC Review: Fast Off-Road Racer
A new spikeless cross-country shoe from Altra hits the trifecta of performance, comfort, and speed. The company punts on subtle (but effective) design tweaks to a classic off-road design.
La Sportiva Testarossa 2.0 Review: An Aggressive Shoe for Steep Climbing
The La Sportiva Testarossa was one of the first aggressive rock shoes. With the 2.0 version, it gets a complete makeover.
Swell Watercraft Scupper 14: Sit-On-Top Kayak Evolved
The man who brought the sit-on-top kayak to market has started a new brand: Swell Watercraft. The result is the among the best-designed sit-on-top kayaks on the market.
A $7,000 Mountain Bike for an 8-Year-Old?! Meet MeekBoyz
Built for young riders with big talent, these carbon-fiber downhill kids’ mountain bikes are downright drool-worthy.
Best Running Shoes for Women in 2019
Looking for the best women’s running shoes? We’ve tested the best shoes for road running, trail running, and barefoot runs in 2019. Plus, we’ve got a buyer’s guide with helpful tips for better shoe shopping.
Used & Abused Shoes: Raidlight Responsiv Dynamic Crushes Gnarliest Trails
From 24-hour mountain relays up mud-caked slopes to dusty weekend trail runs, the Raidlight Responsiv Dynamic shoes take it all in stride.
Spyderco Endela Review: A ‘Just Right’ Compromise Between 2 Great Models
The Spyderco Endela marries two of the brand’s most popular models for a true display of function over form.
Osprey Exos 58 Review: Popular Lightweight Backpack Gets Better
The Osprey Exos 58 is a capable, multiday, framed backpack nearly as light as many frameless models. We put it to the test for this review.
Yvon Chouinard’s ‘Some Stories’ Book Review: A Call to Action
Yvon Chouinard’s latest book, ‘Some Stories,’ tells the tale of a lifelong generalist both in work and play. And it ends with a strong call to action for humankind.
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.