Review: Mukluks Made For Coldest Places On Planet
We tested Steger Designs’ Yukon Jack mukluks this month in the dank cold of a Minnesota winter. The boots are modeled after footwear worn long ago by Arctic tribes.
First Look: Vasque Lost 40 Boot Is ‘Modern Mukluk’
A hybrid mukluk, these boots have a Vibram sole and modern add-ons like softshell synthetic material and aerogel insulation in the sole.
5-Year Test: Leatherman ‘Style CS’ Doesn’t Fail
Carrying the Leatherman Style CS everywhere for five years, including on two trans-national trails, the only problem I experienced was solved by a drop of oil.
First Look: Stylish & Tech Women’s Down Jacket
‘One jacket to get you through the winter, on the ski hill and off.’ – That’s the promise behind the down-insulated Durrance from Stio.
Head to Head: In Search Of ‘Perfect’ Lightweight Puffy Jacket
The Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer and LL Bean Ultralight 850 Down Jacket are pinnacle light-puffy pieces work alone or as a mid-layer. We tested them head to head.
Love At First Send: Butora Acro Climbing Shoe Review
The Acro rock climbing shoes from Butora have become my new favorite shoe for hard boulder problems and short, steep sport climbing routes. Here’s why.
First Look: Yaktrax Summit ‘Traction Device’ for Ice
These new spike-equipped Yaktrax Summit ‘devices’ are made for flat ice and steep hillsides.
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Fezzari: A Custom Carbon Fatbike Under $2K
I found a race-ready, carbon fatbike for under $2,000. The only catch: It was from a brand I’d never seen before.
Review: Sierra Designs Airy ‘Divine Light’ Tent
The new Sierra Designs Divine Light is a welterweight backpacking shelter that gives big livable space.
Secret Tech: Saucony Winter-Running Shoe Review
We took Saucony’s RAZOR ICE+ shoes, with Vibram’s secret slip-resistant Arctic Ice sole, for a stroll… and a sprint.
First Look: Columbia ‘Star Wars’ Parka
We got a first look at Columbia’s Star Wars replica parka. Call us nerds. Call us super-fans. Just don’t call us cold.
An Unlikely Knife: Tiny ‘Morakniv Eldris’
Morakniv recently created a fixed blade knife so small that you may mistake it for an April fool’s joke. But it packs a ton of performance into a tiny package.
First Look: Rare ‘Aerogel’ Insulated OROS Parka
The jacket uses a space-age insulation ‘inspired by NASA.’ But is it any good?
Patagonia ‘Black Hole’ Backpack, Lighter For 2017
The redesigned Black Hole series of packs from Patagonia include this 26-liter daypack we put to the test. It comes to market next spring.
First Look: Patagonia’s ‘Permeable’ Nano-Air Light
The super-breathable Patagonia Nano-Air Light builds on the success of one of the brand’s flagship jackets.
Beef Stew, Camp Meals Vs. Dog Food: Surprising Results
We taste tested four popular camping meals against dog food. And we were surprised at the results.
Review: ‘Ultra Vesta’ Running Pack Fit For Mountain Trails
Ultimate Direction made an ultralight upgrade to this women’s running vest. We had our editor take for a run—through the Rockies.
Top Of Its Class: Petzl SITTA Review
A climbing harness with zero foam padding, super strong Spectra fibers, and near weightlessness. Meet the Petzl SITTA.
Review: Cannondale Scalpel-Si, Fastest Cross-Country Race Bike
Cannondale updates its flagship race bike and creates an exotic race steed that’s one of the fastest cross country mountain bikes in the world.
First Look: Black Diamond ‘Iota’ Headlamp Review
The era of efficient micro-lighting has arrived with the Black Diamond Iota.
Toughest Climbing Pack: Dyneema 2400 Porter Reviewed
Made from fabric that is ‘stronger than steel,’ the Hyperlite Dyneema 2400 Porter is light, streamlined, and just about perfect – except for the price.
Taste Test: ‘Filling’ Boosts New Clif Energy Bars
Chewy bars with a creamy nut-butter center give Clif a ‘category-first’ kind of delicious energy.
9 Best Men’s Short Sleeping Bags
Nine sleeping bags were put through months of testing and countless nights outside for this review. Here are the best men’s short sleeping bags for camping and backpacking you can buy.
First Look: Saucony RAZOR ICE+ Winter Running Shoes
Are you a winter runner? We test a new gaiter-equipped, ground-gripping shoe that Saucony touts can ‘make ice obsolete.’
Lezyne Pressure Drive: The Best Little Bike Pump We’ve Tested
Hand-pumps are essential for cyclists. But which is the best? We’ve found a favorite with the Lezyne Pressure Drive.
Kwaiken: EDC Gem From German Giant
This unique blade puts the German giant Boker on the North American map.
Review: Stio ‘Eddy Gingham’ Women’s Shirt
Stio took a shot at an all-around rugged shirt for women. We put the Eddy Gingham to the test.
First Look: All-City ‘Pony Express’ Bike
Classic details, a stout frame, and an appetite for pavement or dirt, All City’s Pony Express is a unique urban ride.
SOL Bivvy Review: Emergency Night’s Sleep
Packing light or preparing for emergencies, these bivvy sacks make a convenient go-anywhere sleeper.
Review: Tasc ‘Bamboo-Based’ T-Shirt For The Outdoors
In a market with a million T-shirts, a New Orleans brand offers something different.
Custom, Made-In-USA Backpack … For Your Dog
Groundbird Gear crafts lightweight backpacking gear for dogs. We put one through 1,000 miles of testing.
