Warm-Weather Wool: Icebreaker Merino Shirts
We put Icebreaker’s hot-weather wool, the Cool-Lite line, to a sweaty test this summer. Review of Icebreaker Cool-Lite clothing.
CRKT Swindle: Knife Styled After ‘Riverboat Gambler’
Its reverse curved handle and wharncliffe blade is a modern version of the river boat gambler favorite.
Everest: The Movie Reviewed
‘Everest,’ the major motion picture, is the Hollywood dramatization of the 1996 disaster on the world’s tallest peak.
Tiny Tank: The Superb Karroll SES
Exceptional steel, a complex grind the joy of owning a one-of-a-kind tool are reasons to consider buying this handmade knife.
Underwater ‘Headphones’ Stream Audio Thru Jaw
Good underwater headphones will help those swim workouts go by much faster.
‘Pack Of All Trades’ For Bike, Hike & Travel
This mid-size Boreas Lagunitas is a ‘pack of all trades’ perfect for a wide variety of outdoor activities.
The ‘Orange Screw’ Is Ultimate Tent Stake
Sold as the ‘ultimate ground anchor,’ the Orange Screw can hold hundreds of pounds when threaded deep into dirt.
Best OfView All
Tested: The $3 Million Messenger Bag
Worth every penny, the Peak Designs Everyday Messenger rises above the rest.
SOG Mini Aegis: Quality Knife Off ‘Big Box’ Shelf
Shopping at a big box store, this knife is a gem among a sea of garbage.
King Of The Budget Blades
The CRKT Drifter is an exceptional value and one of the best knives for under $25.
Merino Wool: Ultimate Dressed-Up Travel Shirt
Libertad Travel Apparel marries the stink resistance of wool with the tailoring of a dress shirt.
Just Add Salt: PURE Device Purifies Water Chemically
The PURE Electrolytic Water Purifier from Potable Aqua has an electrically-regulated chamber that converts briny water into a microbe-killing solution.
Family Tent: The Nemo ‘Bungalow’ Review
The Nemo Bungalow stands out as one of the most family-friendly tents around. A family of four puts this car-camping and canoeing tent to the test in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area for review.
Do-All Survival Blade: BK9 Backwoods Chopper
The Ka-Bar Becker BK9 is one of the best (and most affordable) choppers on the market.
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.
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.
