A Quality Chainsaw Is Tough To Test
Though I’m not a lumberjack, I jumped at the chance to review Stihl’s MS 271 Farm Boss chainsaw.
Tiny, Mighty Knife: GEC #25 Small Jack
This knife is made in Pennsylvania, USA and exemplifies traditional cutlery with a fine fit and finish and useful form.
In-Depth Review: Patagonia Merino Air Base Layer
David Freeman has been wearing this next-level base layer for more than 80 days in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
‘Venting’ Ski Goggles Work For Uphill & Down
These goggles open up for extreme ventilation and don’t fog while sweating on a strenuous uphill climb.
Gravel, Mountain, Road: Open Cycles ‘Unbeaten Path’ Review
A do-all bicycle, the Unbeaten Path (U.P.) looks like a road bike but takes tires for rolling on gravel, dirt, and beyond.
High-Output: 2016 Arc’teryx Atom SL Jacket Review
From peak-bagging to cool weather hiking, the Atom SL from Arc’teryx is a step forward in insulted wind shell technology.
Thumb-Less Warmth: Veyo Simplifies Mittens For Kids
Dexterity comes second to warmth for small children playing in snow. A new thumb-less handwear concept from Veyo offers a simple covering from the cold.
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Big Sound: FUGOO Sport XL Bluetooth Speaker Review
Need a plus-size portable speaker? After months of testing, we were happy to find that Fugoo didn’t drift from its super durable roots.
GearJunkie ‘Top Gear’ Of The Year 2015
Of the hundreds of products GearJunkie staff and testers put through the paces in 2015, these products stood out as some of the best.
Breathable Hype: The North Face HyperAir GTX
Can a new type of Gore-Tex fabric revolutionize shell jackets? We test the HyperAir GTX Jacket from The North Face to find out.
‘Windshirt’ Jacket A Secret Weapon For Warmth
Tested for two months in the BWCA, our reviewer finds the durable, versatile windshirt made in Ely, Minnesota, to be a perfect companion for cold weather in the Frozen North.
Extreme Test: Gear For AR World Championships
Nothing punishes gear like adventure racing, and this race is the pinnacle event of the year. This is the gear that excelled over seven rough days in the Brazilian jungle.
Barrel-Hauling Backpack: Granite Gear Vapor Flatbed
This system replaces traditional backpack design with 60-liter barrels perfect for use in canoe camping and travel.
Waterproof Backpack For Fly Fishing Put To Test
This simple backpack is billed as a waterproof option for fly fishing. We put it, and the waterproof claims, to the test for the review of the Simms Dry Creek Z backpack.
900 Lumens: Fenix Headlamp Packs Bright Beam Into Small Package
Tough, waterproof, and bright, the HL55 headlamp by Fenix is a workhorse of a light.
Wild Fixed-Blade: Spyderco ‘Schempp Rock’ Knife Review
The Spyderco Schempp Rock is a wild looking survival knife that works exceptionally well in the field.
Camera Kit: Dakine ‘Reload’ Backpack Review
Battle-hardened shooters looking to carry a ‘run and gun’ camera setup into the wilds should consider the Reload from Dakine.
‘Modular’ Sleeping: Kammok Thylacine Sleeping Bag
Three sleeping bags in one. That’s the promise of the new Thylacine sleeping bag from Kammok. This review finds its modular sleeping bag system is a success.
First Look: Vibram Wrap-On ‘Winter Furoshiki’ Footwear
No laces, no tongue, a shearling wool interior, and an innovative wrap-on design… the Winter Furoshiki footwear from Vibram stands out as perhaps the most innovative “boots” of the year.
Review: ‘Lumen Beast’ Bike Light Has Integrated Display
The Fenix BC30R has a new killer feature good enough to push it to the top of the pile in this fall’s light comparison tests.
Waterproof, Inflatable Adventure Backpack
Dubbed an ‘ultimate water adventure pack,’ the Klymit Splash 25 is the lovechild of a waterproof dry bag and a daypack.
BWCA Dispatch: 50-Night Sleeping Bag Test
After 50 days of sleeping in the Sea To Summit Talus Ts II our reviewer has found her favorite sleeping bag.
Titanium Bike Lock: Ultra-Light ‘TiGr Mini’ Review
The new titanium TiGr Mini bike lock weighs less than a pound and will deter thieves. We put it to the test against a hacksaw blade.
Bike Safe: Tips To Ride At Night
As the hours of daylight get shorter, it’s time for bike commuters to increase visibility and safety.
Torch Test: 5 Cutting-Edge LED Flashlights
EDC Flashlight Review: These pocket-size flashlights are barely known outside the flashlight-nut world, but they’re some of the best you can buy and priced to compete with lesser models from big box stores.
BWCA Dispatch: ‘Silky Big Boy’ Folding Camp Saw
During a year in the wilderness, the Silky Big Boy saw is one of Dave and Amy Freeman’s most important tools.
Extra Cush All-Terrain: Hoka ‘Tor’ Boot Reviewed
These ‘fat tire boots’ are big and cushioned, but they still roll fast. We review the Hoka Tor Ultra hiking boots.
The Pickup Truck Of Bikes: Yuba Spicy Curry
This electric-assist ‘cargo bike’ can haul as much as you can fit in the trunk of a small car.
Affordable, Custom Fixed-Blade: Jarosz JFS
Handmade knives tend to be crazy expensive. But the Jarosz JFS everyday carry fixed blade is super useful and at a price well within reach of many knife connoisseurs.
Unorthodox Gear: Would You Pedal An ‘Oval’ Chainring?
Generally, the gears on a bike are round, but is that the best shape? Probably not, says our editor. Oval-shape chainrings offer advantages for road and mountain bikers.
Titanium Hardtail: Advocate Cycles’ 27.5+ Hayduke
A do-it-all hardtail, the Advocate Cycles Hayduke can run multiple wheel sizes and is a supreme ride that inspires confidence on all terrain.
