10 Essentials: Winter Ice, Alpine Climbing Gear
Gear up and get ready to scale mountains, climb icy walls, and turn frigid summits into your personal play-land with the best winter climbing gear.
Do More, Wash Less: Coalatree Pant Revew
Made with tear-resistant nylon ripstop, the Trailhead Adventure Pant from Coalatree might be a front-runner for the most versatile hiking pant.
Sleep in the Elements: ‘Space Cowboy’ Sleeping Bag Review
Cowboy campers rejoice, Therm-a-rest’s upcoming sleeping bag is light enough for a nap sack and built to shed morning dew—perfect for sleeping outside.
Beginner Blade? The Buck Selkirk Makes the Cut
Lots of utility, an reasonable price, and just the right amount of imperfections make the Selkirk an ideal novice knife.
Volkl M5: Brand’s Most Popular Ski Gets Better
Volkl revamped its most popular ski, the Mantra, for 2018. We traveled to Austria to get a first-hand look at its next generation, the Volkl Mantra M5.
Non-Locking Standout: Benchmade Proper 318 Knife Review
Can a non-locking knife hold up against the rigors of modern use? In testing, the Proper 318 proved itself a rugged and ready worker.
Stretch Puffy: Mountain Hardwear DS Hooded Review
Stretch it! A new construction method adds stretch and makes this 2017/18 Mountain Hardwear jacket unlike anything on the market.
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First Look: Trono ‘Cushion of Air’ Camp Chair
The humble camp chair gets an inflatable upgrade this year. Our contributor lounged on air for a weekend to test a cushioned seat unlike any other.
Pitch a Pyramid: Hyperlite UltaMid 2 Tent Review
Minimalism meets all-mountain functionality in the next great line of multi-sport tents. We reviewed the ultralight UltaMid 2 tent in Mexico, Colorado, and the Sierras. Made from Dyneema fabric, this is one tough, expensive tent.
Pitch on a Ledge: MSR Advance Pro 4-Season Tent Review
The MSR Advance Pro 2 is lightweight, has a small footprint, bomber construction, and a single climber can pitch it standing in one spot. We review this highly desirable tent for the hardcore alpinist or mountaineer.
Salomon SHIFT: Meet the Next Generation of Ski Bindings
The Salomon S/LAB SHIFT MNC functions as both an alpine and tech ski binding. And it works with pin-tech boots and traditional alpine ski boots alike. Hitting the market in 2018, this ‘multi-norm compatible’ binding is like nothing you’ve seen before.
Better Together: ENO Fuse Tandem Hammock System Review
Hang two hammocks side by side from just two trees. In our review of ENO’s Fuse Tandem hammock spreader bar, we found it to be lightweight, versatile, affordable, and awesome.
Citizen’s Sundial: The ProMaster Diver Watch
Tackle the great outdoors with solar charging and stainless steel.
No Ice Needed: Put a Refrigerator in Your Car
The Dometic CFX35W adds WiFi and a mobile app interface to an already popular line of 12-volt fridges.
Simpler Sharpening: Worksharp Culinary E5 Review
The Worksharp Culinary E5 is a simple kitchen tool that makes sharpening knives a breeze.
Sweet Suite! Unique Tent Design Gives Strong Results
Pre-bent poles give this semi-freestanding Sierra Designs tent more space without the extra weight.
Hammer, Shatter, Slice: Steel Will Roamer is Rugged, Budget-Friendly Blade
Big, strong, and ready for hard use, Steel Will’s Roamer R300 fixed blade is as easy on the wallet as it is useful in the field.
First Look: Under Armour’s 2018 HOVR Running Shoes
Under Armour this week took the curtains off a running shoe project in the works for more than two years. Meet HOVR.
Rubber vs. Leather: Head-to-Head Brooks Saddle Review
With more than 5,000 miles of cross-country biking as the testing ground, I set it out determine which Brooks bike saddle is friendlier on the fanny.
Organizational Bliss: Mountain Hardwear ‘MultiPitch’ Climbing Pack
Climbing is a gear intensive sport. The Mountain Hardwear Station 40 has built-in panels, clip points, and daisy chains to keep it all organized at the crag.
Thrifty Climbing: Black Diamond Solution Harness Delivers on the Rock
Slender, lightweight, and super inexpensive: Black Diamond’s Solution harness offers a whole lot of bang for not a lot of buck.
Do-All Upland Game Boots: Danner Sharptail Year-Long Test
In late 2016 I was searching for a pair of do-it-all boots, fit to stand up to a variety of situations. My choice selection was the leather bound and waterproof Danner Sharptail.
Made In MN: Granite Gear Day Pack And Duffel Test
Granite Gear’s Minnesota Made collection is designed and hand-sewn in Two Harbors, MN. We tested an 18L daypack and tube-style duffel during a month of travel and climbing for this review.
First Look: REI’s ‘Iconic’ Half Dome Tents Get 2018 Facelift
REI will roll out a new line of its flagship tents in 2018. We spent a few nights in Great Smoky Mountains National Park camped inside the updated Half Dome 2 Plus to see what’s new.
First Look: Arc’teryx Konseal FL Approach Shoe Review
The Arc’teryx Konseal FL is a light, nimble approach shoe with moderate cushioning for quick travel in steep terrain. We put this model, coming to market Feb. 2018, to the test for this review.
Paddle to Pedal: Do-All Portage Pack Doubles as Messenger Bag
Loads of room, surprisingly comfortable fit, and bomber construction—it’s no wonder this canoe pack became my favorite messenger bag.
GNARBOX Editor Lets You Leave Laptop at Home
More than just a fancy hard drive, GNARBOX packs sophisticated hardware and editing software system in a rugged, portable, wireless device that lets you edit photos and video anywhere.
Do-All Hardtail: 2018 Marin Pine Mountain 2 Review
Leveraging three decades of bike making, the 2018 Marin Pine Mountain 2 lives up to its own legend.
Chop, Split, Carve: T.M. Hunt M18 Is Beast Mode Knife
Meet the TM Hunt M18, the biggest, baddest, most capable chopper I have ever used.
This Bouldering Pad is Made to Carry
Organic Climbing and Mystery Ranch Backpacks collaborate to build a bouldering pad you can carry far into the wilds.
Rest Smarter, Perform Better: Sleep Gear Essentials
The average person spends nearly one-third of their life sleeping. That’s around 25 years asleep. Or more than 9,000 days snoozing. It’s time you got the gear for better sleep.
