Tiny Rider: Child Push-Bike Test
Kid push-bikes are becoming mandatory for littles ones looking to ride and learn balance. We put our tiny tester on two new models.
Hennessy ‘Explorer’ Hammock Tested In MN ‘Jungles’
The Hennessy Jungle Explorer Zip: Nasty blood suckers and torrential downpours don’t stand a chance.
Year-Long Test: Flexible ‘3U’ Glasses From Trioo Eyewear
A pair of 1-ounce glasses from Trioo got a year-long test from our editor. The kicker? They cost just $47.
Pocket Power: ‘Flip 2O’ Test
The Flip 20 is a pack-of-gum size battery charger for your phone, camera, headlamp, and more.
‘Barlow Knife’ Gets An Upgrade
With a long and storied history, the Barlow is a design that has seen few significant changes. But you can open this model with one hand.
Backcountry Bartender: Stanley Flask, Shot-Glass Set
For slightly classier backcountry boozing, the Stanley Stainless Steel Shot Glass and Flask is an upgrade.
Bike Camping Gear Made, Tested In America
Five days and 300 miles across Northern California and the mountains of Big Sur put this American-made bicycle camping gear to the test.
Solar Cooker: GoSun Stove Bakes Food With Sunshine
Cook food with the sun — that’s the basic premise of GoSun Stove,
UNEEK Review: Footwear ‘Made Of Cord’ Put To Test
Made with an upper of cord, KEEN is hoping for another unexpected hit with the UNEEK, a sandal/shoe new this spring.
‘Dual-Chamber’ Design: Best Camp Pad Of 2015
Sea To Summit’s Comfort Plus sleeping pad is among the finest we have ever reviewed.
‘Raw Denim’ Bike Jeans
Off the bike, the jeans appear to be workaday pants. The raw denim is stiffer out of the box but it works to a precise fit.
‘Indian River’ Jackknife: Traditional Look, Modern Metal
The Northwoods Knives Indian River Jack looks like it fell off a time machine from the 1930s. But its steel is cutting edge.
Power Up: Venture 30 Rugged Recharger Pack
This solid, simple battery pack has ports to interface with almost any gadget and a slick wrap-around cord. Read the full review:
Minimalist Runner Goes Fat
Uber-cushioned shoes this year are available from many of the biggest shoe brands. Here we put the Hoka Challenger ATR to a test.
Tested: X-Series Cookware
We test the folding X-Series cookware that rations your high-price pack real-estate.
Mud, Snow, Puddles, Slop… Ultimate Wet-Weather Shoe
After 30 of the muddiest, wettest miles I’ve run, I’m a believer in the waterproof Altra Lone Peak 2.0 Neoshell.
ESEE Candiru: Fixed-Blade Knife Built To Carry Every Day
One part paring knife and one part chopper, the Candiru is one hell of a work knife.
Apps, Navigation, Email… Next-Level Outdoors Watch
The Fenix 3 by Garmin is a versatile, handsome watch for navigation and fitness. We put it to a test.
First Look: German ‘Ghost’ Bike
The Ghost Kato FS 7 packs a lot of high-end components into a moderately priced full suspension mountain bike.
Two Climbers, One Sleeping Bag. ‘Backcountry Bed’ Put To Extreme Test On Rainier
An extreme test, our two correspondents shared a single oversize Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed on a 5-day Mount Rainier trip.
The Future Of Food? Testing ‘Soylent’ Meal-Replacement For An Active Lifestyle
Could an active person live off Soylent alone? I would give the meal-replacement product a three-day test to start.
‘HoboRoll’ Ends The Dreaded Pack Explosion
You won’t have to dig out the entire contents of your backpack just to find your socks. The HOBOROLL is a new kind of gear organizer.
Cook-Off: ‘Fyre Champion’ Camp Stove Test
Coleman’s new Fyre Champion camp stove is an upgrade on a classic camp stove. We test it on a head-to-head breakfast showdown.
Laser Vision: ‘Blaze’ Bike Light
London-based Blaze’s flagship Laserlight offers a piercing LED glow as well as green laser shot from a small handlebar-mounted unit.
Arresting Development: Pole Has Collapsible Pick
The retractable pick of the Grivel Condor provides assurance on sketchy mountain terrain.
Osprey ‘Anti-Gravity’ Backpack
“After testing the Osprey Atmos AG 50 backpack I have to say it’s the most comfortable pack I’ve ever worn.”
Full Day’s Food (In Bar Form)
Greenbelly meal-replacement bars pack a third of daily recommended nutrition into a single bar.
Mesh-Wall Tarp Gives ‘Oasis’ From Bugs While Camping
This NEMO tarp provides a dry, bug-free place to cook, play and hang out in the wild.
‘Technical’ Outdoors Blanket
The Rumpl blanket has stitched baffles, synthetic-down insulation, and a rip-stop nylon face.
Bombproof: ‘Fugoo’ Makes Best Bluetooth Speaker For Outdoors
We dropped it from an overpass, ran it over with a car, even drowned it under water, and the Fugoo Bluetooth speaker still kept dropping beats.
Ambit3 ‘All-Outdoors’ Watch
This little watch is a powerful tool for all sorts of outdoors athletes.