Reviews

4-Season Strength, 3-Season Weight: REI Co-op Arete ASL 2 Tent Review

The REI Co-op Arete ASL 2 tent is built to handle diverse conditions — consider this your shoulder-season shelter of choice.

Written by Maddie Downie April 01, 2024

2024 EJS Jeep Concepts: Build Breakdowns and Driving Impressions

While not as extensive or extravagant as in years past, the 2024 EJS Jeep Concepts impressed. We were once again lucky enough to drive them…

Written by Andy Lilienthal March 29, 2024

Aggressive Looks, Quiet Ride: Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T Tires Review

The M/T Baja Boss A/T tires exceeded our expectations with a quiet ride, aggressive looks, and impressive traction.

Written by Nick LeFort March 29, 2024

The Bentley of Sharp Objects: WE Knife Co. OAO Review

A knife so classy, you won’t know whether to use it or marry it.

Written by Nick LeFort March 29, 2024

‘Dirty Dozen’ Redux: Timor Heritage Field WWW Watch Review

Wrist. Watch. Waterproof. Timor’s Heritage Field WWW stays true to its historical roots with all the right upgrades.

Written by Steve Graepel March 28, 2024

Best Bang for Your Buck: DSG Bexley 3.0 Ripstop Tech Hunting Pants Review

Light, cheap, durable: pick two. Unless you’re talking about the DSG Bexley 3.0 Ripstop Tech Pants, the warm-weather unicorn that left me eating my words…

Written by Andrea Wilson March 27, 2024

Synthetic Puffy With Breathable Gills: Orage Morrisson Gilltek Hybrid Jacket Review

The Orage Morrisson Gilltek Hybrid Jacket is designed with mesh vents between the baffles that ventilate the puffy and regulate the wearer’s temperature during high-output…

Written by Will Brendza March 27, 2024

Warm, Waterproof, Wacky, and (Almost) Weightless: Fubuki Boots Review

Don’t let the funky color options fool you. Fubuki boots are surprisingly stout and cozy in nasty conditions.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 27, 2024

Taking Wind Out of the Equation: Ozonics HR500 Ozone Generator Review

The Ozonics HR500 cannot be grouped with those other hunting gimmicks because it’s a rare product that actually operates exactly as advertised.

Written by Travis Smola March 26, 2024

Lolo Racks 6-Bike Rack Review: A Sturdy Rack Ready for All Bikes and Adventures

We tested the Lolo Racks 6-Bike Rack and were impressed by its ease of use, capacity, and bike compatibility.

Written by Chelsey Magness March 26, 2024

8 Years and Counting: 1620 Work Pants Are Tough as Nails

The Double Knee Utility Pant 2.0 is water-resistant, durable, and flexible, and it has a pocket right where you need it. What’s more, they’re made…

Written by Nick LeFort March 26, 2024

KEEN Targhee IV Test: PFC-Free, Comfortable, Durability Guaranteed

The KEEN Targhee is an iconic boot. and I got my hands on the just-launched IV, which the brand claims is the most durable version…

Written by Sean McCoy March 26, 2024

Simple Setup, Perfect Packability: NEMO Mayfly OSMO 2P Review

The NEMO Mayfly OSMO is a comfortable tent that fits neatly in between NEMO’s Hornet and Dragonfly tents, offering the best of both worlds!

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl March 25, 2024

One Blade, Dozens of Uses: SOG Tellus FX Review

Slice, chop, hammer, pry, dig, baton — the $60 SOG Tellus FX does it all.

Written by Nick LeFort March 25, 2024

This Bag Survived Our Move to New Zealand: Patagonia Black Hole Wheeled 100L Duffel Review

Whether you’re traveling the world or just need a burly mega-duffel for all your skiing, biking, and climbing gear, the Patagonia Black Hole Wheeled 100L…

Written by Courtney Holden March 21, 2024

Edelrid Rage Ice Axe Review: Solid Tool in Steep Terrain

The new Edelrid Rage ice axe was a highly effective tool for taking down big routes in Alaska’s backcountry this winter.

Written by Seiji Ishii March 21, 2024

4-Season, Off-Road, Off-Grid Camper Trailer: 2024 Imperial Outdoors XploreRV X195 Review

We took the Imperial Outdoors XploreRV X195 camper trailer winter camping to see if it lived up to its off-grid four-season hype.

Written by Bruce Smith March 20, 2024

Wildly Popular Mid-Travel Mountain Bike Just Got Better: Revel Rascal V2 Review

The new Revel Rascal proved to be a mid-travel bike that made me rethink having an XC bike and a trail bike.

Written by Berne Broudy March 19, 2024

Tough, USA-Made, Solar-Powered Field Watch: Vaer C5 Tactical Review

Vaer’s C5 Tactical has solar charging, good durability, and a tasteful appearance that make it a great value for a watch meant to get down…

Written by Sean McCoy March 19, 2024

5-Year Sleeping Bag Quilt Test: Feathered Friends Flicker Ultralight Review

The feathered Friends Flicker UL Sleeping Bag Quilt has been used and abused over 5 years on many camping and backpacking trips. It still keeps…

Written by Xiaoling Keller March 19, 2024

Family Car Camping Companion: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT Review

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is a feature-rich three-row SUV that is ready for adventure and is value-priced. Here’s what I found in my first…

Written by Bryon Dorr March 19, 2024

Slush Runner: adidas TERREX Free Hiker GORE-TEX 2.0 Review

The adidas TERREX Free Hiker GORE-TEX 2.0 is not exactly a running shoe. But when a huge snowstorm hit Denver, that didn’t slow me down.

Written by Sean McCoy March 19, 2024

Move Over MagnaCut: Old-School ‘Steroid Steel’ Makes the GiantMouse Biblio XL a Knockout

With MagnaCut stealing the show in 2023, GiantMouse brings back one of my favorite steels, Elmax, for the Biblio XL.

Written by Nick LeFort March 18, 2024

Skills, Smiles, and Slides: Bridgestone Winter Driving School

If you want to be a safer driver, and have more fun behind the wheel, when conditions get snowy and icy attend the Bridgestone Winter…

Written by Bryon Dorr March 18, 2024

Rugged Comms for Long Range: Rocky Talkie Expedition Radio Review

The Rockie Talkie Expedition Radio proved reliable in some extremely rough, tough backcountry and high alpine missions. They’re now an essential piece of my kit…

Written by Seiji Ishii March 18, 2024

Rugged Yet Regal: 2024 Kia Sorento SX-Prestige X-Pro Review

For 2024, adding X-Pro to the Kia Sorento keeps the luxuries, adds 17″ wheels with A/T tires, and adds towing capacity. The price approaches $50K,…

Written by Robin Warner March 18, 2024

Sleeping Bag for All Has 9 Different Sizes: REI Magma 15 Review

REI ditched gendered sizes in its redesign of its best-selling Magma sleeping bag line.

Written by Nate Mitka and Mary Murphy March 15, 2024

Safe for Sweat: Arc’teryx Cerium Down Jacket Is Ideal for High Output

With a refined fit from previous versions, and Arc’teryx “down composite mapping” the Cerium Hoody is one of the most comfortable and technically adept down…

Written by Nate Lemin March 15, 2024