Vibram’s ‘Wrap On’ Minimalist Furoshiki Footwear
We reviewed Vibram’s Furoshiki shoes, they are advertised as outsoles that wrap around your foot.
Tested: ENO’s Lightest Hammock Yet
Weight weenies will rejoice in a much lighter hammock system, but does it sacrifice too much comfort? Find out in this review of the ENO Sub7.
‘Reeb Dikyelous’ Is My Dream Bike
Riding this belt drive, single-speed, made-in-Colorado bike made me lust for one of my very own.
Mazda3 Gets Dirty On 6,000 Mile (Off) Road Trip
The Mazda3 is certainly an ‘on-road’ car. That didn’t keep the GearJunkie crew from getting it stuck and unstuck on a 6,000 mile road trip.
Haul Huge Loads: Mystery Ranch ‘Glacier’ Pack 2016
The burly construction of the Mystery Ranch ‘Glacier’ is made for heavy work and is tested hard in Montana for this review.
Field Test: Avex ‘Brew’ Stainless-Steel Pint Glass
In the world of pint glasses, all are not created equal. Here we test a stainless steel option from Avex.
Off-Grid Illumination: Nokero ‘Self-Perpetuating’ Solar Light
The W100 Solar Work Light is among the stranger products we have tested this year.
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Head-To-Head: Camping Hammock ‘Hang-Off’ Test
For National Hammock Day, we put the Lawson Blue Ridge Camping Hammock and Amok Draumr to a head-to-head test.
Two-Year Test: Best RX Prescription Sunglasses
If you wear prescription glasses, high-end models by Sport RX are an investment that will last years.
Tested: Running Shoes 2015
Our editors tested nine diverse shoes this spring running in a range of conditions and terrain.
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.
