Reviews

Fat Bike With A Cause: Advocate Watchman Review

The Watchman is a fat bike that can be ridden year-round, plus the proceeds from sales support cycling advocacy.

Written by Eric Lemke March 01, 2016

Diamondback Revamps Suspension With MTB Launch

Two new full-suspension bikes from Diamondback come in aluminum frames and feature a just-released rear suspension platform, giving riders a high-end ride under $4,000.

Written by Tom Puzak March 01, 2016

‘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…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 29, 2016

Test: ‘Bike Boot’ From Winter-Cycling Brand 45NRTH

A bike shoe for ‘transition seasons,’ cyclocross, and cold-weather commuting, the Japanther is a niche product I have stretched beyond its limit this winter.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 26, 2016

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 26, 2016

Test: LifeStraw Water Filter For Travel, Outdoors

From the ruins of Peru to the wilds of the backcountry, we test the LifeStraw water filter and the new LifeStraw Go water bottle.

Written by Jake Ferguson February 25, 2016

Happy (Caffeinated) Camping With ‘Java Can’ Kit

Best coffee ever made outdoors? This ammo tin is packed with everything you need to become a campsite barista.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 24, 2016

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.

Written by Tom Puzak February 23, 2016

Organizational Freak: 24-Pocket Sportsman Vest

With two-dozen pockets, tabs, snaps, zippers, and fold-down ‘visibility strips,’ the Sportsman Vest is one complex piece of clothing.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 22, 2016

Testing Dynafit’s 2016 Head-To-Toe Backcountry Ski Kit

Already a well known brand in Europe, backcountry ski pioneer Dynafit is pushing hard for the US market. We tested their skis, boots, bindings, and…

Written by Sean McCoy February 16, 2016

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…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 15, 2016

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.

Written by Steve Graepel February 11, 2016

‘No BS Bike’ Launching As Quiver Of One

New bike company Coastline Cycle aims to create a bike with less BS marketing speak than anyone out there. The One is a bike that…

Written by Tom Puzak February 10, 2016

Stretchy Puffy: Dynafit Vulcan Down Jacket

Adding stretch panels to a high quality puff down jacket results in a warm, light, versatile insulating layer for active winter use.

Written by Chelsey Magness February 08, 2016

GearJunkie, QBP Partner To Build ‘Ultimate Winter Bike’

GearJunkie partnered with QBP to custom-build a perfect winter bike for urban riders.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 04, 2016

Review: ‘Chroma’ Drone Gives Stunning Aerial Footage, Safe Flights

The world has changed for pro and amateur videographers, with the whirring blades of a drone signifying a new era. Here we review the Chroma,…

Written by Stephen Regenold February 02, 2016

Boundary Waters Expedition: Gear Update From The Field

After 124 days straight in the wilderness, these five camping products have proven their utility time and again.

Written by Sean McCoy January 29, 2016

Ride All Winter Long: Chrome Cold-Weather Cycling Kit

Sure, biking in the winter is tough. But you can laugh into the teeth of the wind when you dress right. Three products from Chrome…

Written by Sean McCoy January 28, 2016

Electronic Recovery: A Shocking Option For Outdoors Athletes

Electronic stimulation helps muscles recover faster. That’s the theory behind the Marc Pro Plus, a recovery machine we test in this review.

Written by Chelsey Magness January 28, 2016

Kershaw G10 Cryo Review: Affordable, Capable EDC

The Kershaw Cryo is an inexpensive, assist-opening EDC knife designed by a renowned knife maker.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene January 25, 2016

Cotopaxi Tikal: A Waterproof Shell That ‘Gives Back’

Cotopaxi is a relatively new player in the outerwear game with goals to help fight poverty around the world. Our tester reviews the Tikal, a…

Written by Alex Kurt January 21, 2016

Microsoft ‘Band 2’ Blends GPS With Smartwatch

In our review, the Microsoft Band 2 is an accurate, all-around fitness tracker (with smartwatch capabilities) looking to find its place in the crowded fitness…

Written by Kyle Nossaman January 21, 2016

A Quality Chainsaw Is Tough To Test

Though I’m not a lumberjack, I jumped at the chance to review Stihl’s MS 271 Farm Boss chainsaw.

Written by Sean McCoy January 20, 2016

Tiny, Mighty Knife: GEC #25 Small Jack

This knife is made in Pennsylvania, USA and exemplifies traditional cutlery with a fine fit and finish and useful form.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene January 18, 2016

In-Depth Review: Patagonia Merino Air Base Layer

David Freeman has been wearing this next-level base layer for more than 80 days in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

Written by Sean McCoy January 15, 2016

‘Venting’ Ski Goggles Work for Uphill & Down

These goggles open up for extreme ventilation and don’t fog while sweating on a strenuous uphill climb.

Written by Sean McCoy January 11, 2016

Gravel, Mountain, Road: Open Cycles ‘Unbeaten Path’ Review

A do-all bicycle, the Unbeaten Path (U.P.) looks like a road bike but takes tires for rolling on gravel, dirt, and beyond.

Written by Steve Graepel January 11, 2016

High-Output: 2016 Arc’teryx Atom SL Jacket Review

From peak-bagging to cool weather hiking, the Atom SL from Arc’teryx is a step forward in insulted wind shell technology.

Written by Eric Lemke December 30, 2015

Thumb-Less Warmth: Veyo Simplifies Mittens For Kids

Dexterity comes second to warmth for small children playing in snow. A new thumb-less handwear concept from Veyo offers a simple covering from the cold.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 28, 2015

Big Sound: FUGOO Sport XL Bluetooth Speaker Review

Need a plus-size portable speaker? After months of testing, we were happy to find that Fugoo didn’t drift from its super durable roots.

Written by Eric Lemke December 23, 2015

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