Reviews

Sunk In America: Mad Water ‘Domestic Duffel’ Review

Mad Water is returning production of its product line to the USA. A bombproof duffel bag made for the outdoors is the brand’s first domestic…

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 24, 2016

All Out Crush: Merrell Shoe For Tough Mudder

Looking for a shoe for your upcoming Tough Mudder? The Merrell All Out Crush is made just for you.

Written by Sean McCoy May 24, 2016

7 Best High-Quality Bikes Built For Kids

A father of four young children reviews the best bikes for kids based on their favorites for road, neighborhood riding, and dirt trails.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 23, 2016

Neoprene ‘Ocean Jacket’ Review: Coat Stops Cold, Wet

A loose-fitting neoprene layer, this zip-up jacket will keep you warm even when soaking wet.

Written by Sean McCoy May 20, 2016

Santa Cruz Bronson: Best Mountain Bike, For Some

If your definition of ‘mountain biking’ includes technical terrain ridden hard uphill and down, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better bike than the Santa…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 18, 2016

10,000 Mile Test: Mavic ‘Ellipse’ Bike Wheels Review

Could the Mavic Ellipse be the best urban bike wheel on the market? Over three years of testing, our editor put 10,000 miles on a…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 16, 2016

Review: Goal Zero ‘Sherpa 100’ Solar Kit

The Goal Zero Sherpa 100 is a compact battery that can charge electronics as large as a laptop computer. We tested it on a road…

Written by Eric Lemke May 16, 2016

‘Chopper’ Knife Shootout: Three Big Survival Blades Reviewed

Which is the best survival knife? We put three high carbon ‘choppers’ to the test head to head to find out which is the best.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene May 13, 2016

Energy Food: ‘Yumbutter’ Is Delectable, Calorie-Rich Outdoors Fuel

With 1,000+ calories in each (yummy) dose, these squeeze-to-eat packets are a portable meal replacement and a great alternative to energy gel or bars.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 11, 2016

Review: Foot-Supporting Sandals From Superfeet

Superfeet is a leader of insole technology, so these supportive, primo flip-flops are a natural extension for the brand. We put them through their paces.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 09, 2016

Review: Ultra-light, Ultra-tough, Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider

We marveled at this pack’s futuristic, translucent body, which is made of a Dyneema material so strong the brand compares it against steel.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 06, 2016

First Look: Gazelle Pop-Up Tent Is Family-Size Palace

A king-size car camping tent that sets up in 2 minutes? Gazelle offers a new pop-open design with roots in the unlikeliest of places.

Written by Eric Lemke May 06, 2016

Rock The Campsite: Brunton ‘LightWave’ Lantern Review

Brunton’s new LightWave Amp is an 11-inch-tall ‘outdoor entertainment system.’ This is our review.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 02, 2016

Review: Wheel-On Wahoo SNAP Bike Trainer

Are you playing Star Wars on that thing? The Wahoo KICKR SNAP is our top-choice for getting into interactive indoor training on your bike.

Written by Tom Puzak April 29, 2016

First Look: Marmot $99 ‘Kompressor Star’ Backpack

A solid value for a mid-size daypack, we put the Marmot Kompressor Star to a test this spring.

Written by Jake Ferguson April 28, 2016

Review: Epic’s Wild Boar ‘Meat Bar’

Wild Boar? New meat bar offers ‘feral swine’ flavor – and we tried it.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 26, 2016

Review: Cotopaxi ‘Luzon’ Custom Daypack

This simple daypack starts at $35. It’s a pared-down ‘sack with straps’ but can work for hiking, biking and everyday use.

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 22, 2016

Heart-Rate On Your Head: Lazer Bike Helmet Reads Pulse

Heart-rate read from a forehead pad? Lazer plays every card in the deck to make a compelling new helmet in the Z1.

Written by Tom Puzak April 22, 2016

First Look: G3 ‘Scala’ Climbing Skin/Scale Hybrid

A urethane-scaled tip on these skins reduces the drag felt by those climbing deep snow.

Written by Sean McCoy April 20, 2016

Instant Fire, Just Pull String

Pull the string, and get ready for a fairly exciting fire-starting experience.

Written by Sean McCoy April 18, 2016

First Look: Altra ‘Golden Spike’ Cross-Country Running Shoe

Five sharp ‘golden’ studs underfoot define the Golden Spike, a sprint-ready shoe coming to market next month.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 18, 2016

REI ‘House Brand’ Reboots As Premium Gear

This spring, retail juggernaut REI says it will lead the industry in quality and performance. We put a couple of the new products to a…

Written by Sean McCoy April 13, 2016

New Ninja Suit Is A ‘Woolverino’ Onesie

Like a onesie for adults, this Ninja Suit base layer from Airblaster is stealthy enough to wear almost anywhere.

Written by Jake Ferguson April 12, 2016

Crash Plan: Extra Protection Worth Cost On Lazer Z1 MIPS?

A high-end helmet upgrades its safety quotient via a special MIPS liner. Is the add-on worth the upcharge in the event of a crash?

Written by Stephen Regenold April 11, 2016

Airport To Trail, Eagle Creek ‘Modular’ Luggage Review

An all-in-one convertible backpack/roller bag that is fit for most weekend warrior adventures.

Written by Eric Lemke April 08, 2016

Review: Petzl Ultra Vario Is Walloping Headlamp

Eye-watering power, and price, come together in a class-leading headlamp for those who rely on a long running, durable, and powerful headlamp.

Written by Sean McCoy April 07, 2016

Ultralight Hiking: Katabatic Gear Helios Backpack

Tough-as-nails Cuben Fiber and a streamlined design make the Helios from Katabatic Gear an efficient backpack for hauling gear that weighs just over two pounds.

Written by Eric Lemke April 06, 2016