Reviews Archives

Review: Wahoo’s First GPS Smartwatch, the Do-It-All ELEMNT RIVAL

Wahoo Fitness has just come out with its first GPS smartwatch. Not only that, it’s packed full of lots of high-tech, distinctive features.

Written by Mary Murphy November 17, 2020

Big Load-Hauler: Stone Glacier Sky 5900 Review

Stone Glacier has a reputation for durable backpacks that can haul heavy loads for hunters. We tested the Stone Glacier Sky 5900 backpack through Colorado’s…

Written by Sean McCoy November 16, 2020

Exclusive Steel: Spyderco Native 5 With SPY27 Knife Review

It’s not often a knife review is really about a new steel. But the Spyderco Native with the brand’s exclusive Spy27 blade is just that.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene November 16, 2020

Flawless Saws: My Favorite Folding Saw Brand Finally Launches New Products

After years of testing and loving Agawa Canyon’s original Boreal 21 folding saw, the brand just launched two new models. This is our first look…

Written by Sean McCoy November 16, 2020

NOMAD Portable Grill Review: If James Bond Had a Grill

A new grill brand brings new ideas to the forefront of the grilling world with its take on a portable grill.

Written by Seiji Ishii November 12, 2020

Sharp and Sexy: CRKT Hirin Knife Review

CRKT has been slowly and surely pushing into the high end of production knives. Thus far, most of the brand’s blue-sky blades have been upgraded…

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene November 12, 2020

Snow Is Coming, Get a Grip: Blizzak Winter Tire Review

Bridgestone Blizzak Winter Tires prove their worth after a season of testing in the snowy mountains of Colorado.

Written by Cameron Martindell November 10, 2020

NEMO Flyer: The World’s First Baffled Self-Inflating Air Pad

NEMO introduced a novel hybrid design, merging an air pad with a foam self-inflating pad to produce the Flyer, the world’s first baffled self-inflating sleeping…

Written by Seiji Ishii November 05, 2020

SPOT Gen4 Review: Better Maps, More Messages, and Auto-Send

With the Gen4, SPOT introduces its first update to its satellite GPS messenger line in 7 years. We took it out in the wild to…

Written by Mike Misselwitz November 04, 2020

Weston Eclipse Women’s Splitboard Review: Purpose-Built for Serious Pow-Seekers

Weston — the Colorado-based brand synonymous with splitboard culture — has been quietly dialing its women’s lineup for years. With the new Eclipse, one of…

Written by Julie Kailus November 04, 2020

The Best Slippers for Men & Women in 2021

We found the best slippers for men and women. From sitting around the campfire to hanging at home, these slippers are sure to keep you…

Written by Mallory Paige November 02, 2020

We Drove the 2021 RAM 1500 TRX, and It Will Blow Your Mind

We got behind the wheel of the 2021 RAM 1500 TRX, and oh boy, it packs a lot of punch. Auto expert Bryon Dorr put…

Written by Bryon Dorr October 23, 2020

Camp Bowls You Can Eat: Edible Wheat Bran Dinnerware Review

Looking to cut back on single-use waste from disposable plates and bowls? Eat them! We did just that to put this wheat bran dinnerware to…

Written by Josh Wussow October 23, 2020

Thesis OB1 All-Road Bike Review: Where Performance and Versatility Intersect

As the lines blur between road, gravel, and adventure cycling, Thesis carves its own path. We rode the Thesis OB1 bike on singletrack, trail, and…

Written by Zach Burton October 20, 2020

Dang Near Perfect Hunting Pants: Sitka Gear Timberline Pant Review

The most difficult thing about wearing pants is that I can’t wear Sitka Gear’s Timberline Pants all the time.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri October 19, 2020

Half the Weight, Twice the Fun: Aquaglide Deschutes 145 Tandem Kayak Review

The Aquaglide Deschutes 145 tandem kayak is lightweight and burly, ready to take on river floats, whitewater, or multiday excursions. And it can be rolled…

Written by Kyle Nossaman October 15, 2020

The Best Sweatpants of 2021

These are the sweatpants you should consider when stuck at home during a snowstorm, hurricane, or even a pandemic.

Written by Sean McCoy October 14, 2020

HOKA ONE ONE Torrent 2 Trail Shoe Review: Nimble, Plush Upgrade to Race-Day Favorite

The Torrent 2 is a crisp, snappy update to the original. And it maintains its role as HOKA ONE ONE’s race-ready trail shoe.

Written by M.T. Elliott October 14, 2020

First Look: Hustle Bike Labs REM Magnetic Pedal

Hustle Bike Labs magnetic pedals give mountain bikers a solid bike attachment point and quick bails.

Written by Morgan Tilton October 08, 2020

RMU Tailgate Pad 2.0: Better for Trucks, Bikes, and Beers

After turning heads in 2019 with its first tailgate pad for mountain bikes, Rocky Mountain Underground returns with a tighter, more thoughtful upgrade — keeping…

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 07, 2020

The Best Maternity Workout Clothes of 2021

Our experts tested and reviewed the best maternity workout clothes of 2021, including top picks from Beyond Yoga, Matletik, and more.

Written by Chelsey Magness & Mallory Paige October 06, 2020

DECKED Truck-Bed System Review: Drawers Add Versatility for Adventure by Truck

The DECKED truck bed organizer provides secure, dry storage and organization in a pickup truck bed. We have been testing the system in two trucks…

Written by Zach Burton September 24, 2020

My All-Time Favorite Camp Chair: The NEMO x First Lite Stargaze Recliner Luxury Chair

It’s a hammock chair. It’s a recliner. And, out of the thousands of chairs I’ve sat in over my lifetime, the NEMO x First Lite…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri September 23, 2020

Best Wireless Earbuds Under $100: Tranya T10 Boosts Bass for Your Workouts

Better hardware inside and some ergonomic improvements help make the Tranya T10 wireless earbuds some of the best we’ve tried. And the price makes them…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 22, 2020

Best Lightweight Hitch Bike Rack? Thule Helium Platform Aims to ‘1Up’ Competition

With the Helium Platform, Thule takes on the 1Up with a lightweight, one- or two-bike hitch rack that won’t touch your frame and is both…

Written by Berne Broudy September 22, 2020

Warm and Cozy: Rumpl Launches Lighter, Warmer ‘Featherlite’ Blanket

Rumpl’s down blanket just got way lighter, smaller, and warmer. But you’ll have to pay for its premium, ultralight status.

Written by Mary Murphy September 17, 2020

BioLite HeadLamp 750 First Look: ‘Run Forever’ Lumens With a Few Quirks

BioLite released its first HeadLamp in 2018, breaking into the market with one of the sleekest designs we’ve ever seen. This week, the brand unveiled…

Written by Seiji Ishii September 17, 2020