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.
Peak Design Travel Tripod Lives Up to the Hype: Review
The Travel Tripod from Peak Design is blowing up Kickstarter. Amassing more than $6 million is no easy feat, but we think it deserves the praise in this review.
The Future of Tailgates: GMC MultiPro Review
Step in easier, secure longer items, or use it as a standing desk — the next generation of tailgates has arrived.
Magnetic Pocket Knife: Leatherman Expands ‘FREE’ Line
Leatherman hopes to repeat the success its new ‘FREE’ technology brought to the iconic pliers-based multi-tool — now in pocket knives.
Review: RovR 45 Cooler With ‘All-Terrain’ Wheels
Cooler brand RovR Products has released its smallest offering to date, the RollR 45. We took the all-terrain RollR on pavement, gravel, grass, sand, and more for this review.
QAD Integrate MX Rest for Mathews Archery: Review
Designed for pinpoint accuracy and easy tuning, the Integrate MX gives performance worth the price for Matthews Archery bows.
100 Miles, No Chafe: Salomon Makes My Favorite Trail-Running Vest of 2019
The Salomon Advanced Skin 12 Set is a remarkably comfortable vest that carries plenty of gear for long ultramarathons. I carried it through the Leadville 100 for this review.