First Look: Powerful Pedaling With Defiant ‘Fat Electric’ Bike
Fat tires and a powerful electric-assist motor make this bike one of a kind.
Practice Yoga & Paddle Whitewater: Hala Asana SUP Review
Designed with yoga in mind, the Hala Asana performs surprisingly well from flatwater to whitewater.
Solo Stove Review: Better Bonfire Without the Smoke
Backyard bonfires are awesome. Smoke? Not so much. The Solo Stove Bonfire gives lots of heat, with a whole lot less fumes.
Sleeping Bag Review: Nemo ‘Thermal Gills’ Vent Heat
A built-for-women sleeping bag has innovations to increase comfort, breathability, and water resistance.
’80s Light Hiker Reinvigorated: Jag Boot Review
Danner’s Jag boots are back after a 30-year hiatus. We tested them on the trail and around town for our review.
TSA Compliant Tools: Gerber Dime Travel Vs. Leatherman Style PS
We put two travel-friendly multi-tools to the test. Here, the Leatherman Style PS takes on the Gerber Dime Travel.
Italy’s Cutting Edge: Giant Mouse GM2 Knife Review
Italy’s Giant Mouse crafts superior blades from top-end steel. We put the GM2 to the test.
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Rough Rubber: Michelin 2017 MTB Tire Review
Michelin unveils a fresh line of MTB tires for 2017. Our editor put the new rubber to the test along California race courses and Minnesota singletrack.
First Look: Zenbivy Sleeping System For ‘Side Sleepers’
The Zenbivy is a new take on the traditional sleeping bag intended to enhance comfort for side sleepers. We put it to the test for this review.
Ride With Confidence: Lumos Light-Up Helmet Review
Sixty built-in LEDs, head- and taillights, turn signals, and automatic brake lights — the Lumos helmet radically changed how I feel riding at night.
Camp To Kitchen: Patagonia Provisions Becoming ‘Everyday Food’
Patagonia Provisions may look like backpacking food, but the tasty offerings are at home on the trail and the dining room table.
First Look: Altra’s ‘Goldilocks’ Trail Runner
The Altra Timp hits a middle ground between the brand’s minimal and super-cushy trail running offerings. In early runs, our editor found it just right.
Bike Touring: Gear Test For 750 Road Miles (so far)
Biking across the United States and picking up trash along the way is tough on gear. Packing It Out shares the four things they use most.
First Look: Thule ‘Chariot Cross’ Modular Stroller
Built with compatibility for multiple outdoor sports, Thule evolves its Chariot line for 2017. The premium stroller allows multi-sport use, from running and cycling to skiing.
Toothy, Sharp, Tough: ‘Ultimate Tool’ Is Hybrid Knife
A hybrid knife, the Ultimate Tool has serrated teeth on one edge, a straight blade on the other.
Crack Open A Cold One… Of Wine, That Is
Safe to pack into the backcountry and easy to stow in a bag, canned wine is elbowing its way into the camping-friendly booze market.
The 10 Best New Rock Climbing Shoes: Review
Want the best climbing shoes you can buy? Months of testing 2017’s new rock climbing shoes from La Sportiva, Evolv, Butora, Fiveten, and Tenaya went into this review.
Learn To Slackline With YogaSlackers Beginner Kit
The eLine Slackline kit from YogaSlackers aims at beginners by ditching the ratchet in exchange for a simple friction setup.
Merrell’s ‘Skeleton-Inspired Lugs’ Grip Slick Trails
The Agility Peak Flex trail running shoes excel in rocky, slick, or muddy trails. We tested them more than 100 miles for this initial review.
Full Squish: Loving Cannondale’s ‘Bad Habit’ Mountain Bike
The Cannondale Bad Habit 1: Just as addictive as it sounds.
Off-Road Test: The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
The 2018 Chevy Colorado ZR2 is ready to rock crawl right from the showroom floor. Our contributor took it for a desert test drive for this review.
How Specialized Changed My Opinion On E-Bikes
The Turbo Levo FSR mountain bike is kind of like a jet ski. Ya just can’t help but smile when you’re on it. Our contributor put it through the paces for this review.
Mega-Plush: ‘LaidBack Pad’ Is Car Camper’s Dream
Car campers take note: You can expect to sleep great on the LaidBack Pad. But don’t expect to free up trunk space, or money for that matter.
Testing The Lightest MTB Shoe In The World
At $400 a pair, this pro-level MTB shoe from Specialized costs about $21 an ounce.
Battle Tested: Patagonia’s Rio Gallegos Waders
I’ve spent a couple hundred days in the Patagonia Rio Gallegos Wader while fishing some of the most demanding water in the Pacific Northwest, and I still can’t find a leak.
First Look: YETI Rambler One Gallon ‘Jug’ Review
Ten cans of beer, 16 cups of coffee, or a whole lotta’ soup, YETI’s one-gallon Rambler can obviously hold plenty. But we tested how well it performs.
Osprey Talon 22 Backpack Review: A 3-Year Test
Hiking, biking, and ice climbing: Osprey’s Talon 22 is a jack-of-all-trades pack. We tested it through 3 years of dusty, thorny, sometimes muddy archaeological expeditions.
ENO Lounger DL: Hammock Comfort In A Camp Chair
ENO’s latest lounger stands on its own. And boy, it feels nice.
First Look: Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR
A next-generation outdoors/exercise watch, the Spartan Sport Wrist HR is a 24/7 activity tracker with a built-in heart rate monitor and GPS.
Lightweight, Photochromic: ‘Fyre’ Cycling Glasses Review
From noon to night, the 2017 line of Ryders ‘Fyre’ cycling glasses pack a lot of features into an all-conditions, anytime lens. And the price reflects it.
Get Whittling Basics With NEMO Spoon Shaper Kit
Ready, set, whittle! Everything you need to saw, shape, and craft your own spoons all rolls up into the latest offering from NEMO.
