Reviews

Featherweight Flipper Knife: AG Russell Small Skorpion

At just 1.8 ounces, the AG Russell Skorpion is a modern folding knife with all the bells and whistles for just $65.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene March 08, 2016

We Tested Yak Wool, And It’s Awesome (but pricey)

Kora makes high-end outdoor apparel made from wool collected from molting yaks in the Himalayan Mountains.

Written by Sean McCoy March 07, 2016

Bikepacking Camp Kit Put To Test

A floorless pyramid tent, mesh bug bivy, and ‘bathtub floor’ sleeping bag make up this 4lbs., 10oz. kit from NEMO made to carry on your…

Written by Steve Graepel March 07, 2016

Stanley Percolator: Coffee The Old Fashioned Way

Percolators are an outdoors coffee-making standby. A new design from Stanley does not try to reinvent the wheel, but tweaks age-old design.

Written by Sean McCoy March 02, 2016

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