Reviews

Putting It to the Test: KUIU Women’s Hunting Gear Apparel Review

KUIU introducing a complete line of women’s hunting gear isn’t something anyone expected, because they said it would never happen. Yet, here we are.

Written by Rachelle Schrute July 14, 2022

Hefty, Feature-Rich: Pnuma Outdoors Crestone Mountaineer Pack Review

The Pnuma Outdoors Crestone Mountaineer Pack is a hardy backpack with some cool features. And it’s capable of coming out of the mountains heavy.

Written by Rachelle Schrute July 14, 2022

ROKA Oslo Sunglasses Review: Versatile, Customizable, and a Perfect Fit for Me

I’ve never been a huge fan of sunglasses. They feel cumbersome, they’re constantly threatening to slide off my face, and they limit my visibility. But…

Written by Rebecca Parsons July 13, 2022

Arc’teryx Konseal: Hip-Hugging, Comfort-First Climbing Harness

The brand keeps its core product history alive with the Konseal harness, a comfort-driven workhorse and the most affordable harness in its line.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss July 13, 2022

Ultimate Upper From Bio-Dyneema: Norda 001 RZ Shoe Review

We have long been fans of Dyneema composite fabrics. Our love affair began with Hyperlite backpacks, tents, stuff sacks and then jackets. So once we…

Written by Chelsey Magness & Jason Magness July 13, 2022

SCARPA Quantix SF Review: A Performance All-Arounder With a Dash of Sass

The performance all-arounder is a tough niche: How do you build a single rock shoe that’s good, or at least better than average, at all…

Written by Matt Samet July 13, 2022

It’s All About the Foam: Trango Stratus Crash Pad Review

The Trango Stratus bouldering crash pad has the best foam layup of any pad our Climbing Editor has ever tested. Find out more in our…

Written by Seiji Ishii July 12, 2022

2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Review: Enter the Driver Enthusiast Stratosphere

The first GT car built on Porsche’s latest 911 platform — the 992 generation — is the 2022 Porsche GT3. And it’s the wildest, most…

Written by Robin Warner July 12, 2022

A SUP for All: ISLE Pioneer 2.0 Standup Paddleboard Review

This paddleboard has all the basics you need and all the features you could want. It’s a stellar board for beginners or seasoned paddlers and…

Written by Mary Murphy July 11, 2022

The Watch You’ll Hate to Love: Luminox Bear Grylls Survival ECO Master Chronograph Review

Made from recycled plastic, the Bear Grylls Survival ECO Master Chronograph captured my heart over its all-too-short review period.

Written by Josh Wussow July 11, 2022

Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty Review: Make Gravel Less of a Grind

Cannondale’s latest full-suspension Topstone Carbon Lefty gravel line strives to be a bike that is as efficient on the road as it is compliant in the…

Written by Mark Wilson July 08, 2022

Is This the Ultimate Road to Trail Shoe? Altra Timp 4 Review

I have been an avid runner for nearly two decades and while I’ll run anywhere, trails are my M.O. They’re more challenging, more scenic, and…

Written by Rebecca Parsons July 08, 2022

A Pocket Knife for Blade Nerds: CRKT Attaboy Review

The CRKT Attaboy is a strange knife. Not in a manufacturing sense, or even a functional one. But as I pulled the review sample from…

Written by Josh Wussow July 08, 2022

‘Petrified Fish’ Knife: Mini Beluga Folding Knife Review

Lost in the sea of knife brands may be Petrified Fish. The Mini Beluga offers a simple, pocket-carry option. But is it worth charting a…

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene July 08, 2022

From Trash to Timepiece: Timex ‘Waterbury Ocean’ Upcycled Plastic Watch Review

Have you ever stood on a beach littered with plastic? In too many places on the beautiful ocean coasts, the ugliness of the single-use ethos…

Written by Josh Wussow July 07, 2022

2023 Kawasaki TERYX KRX4 1000 UTV Review: Smooth, Capable Comfort for 4 People

The 2023 Teryx KRX4 1000 is the latest addition to a portfolio of Kawasaki sport performance side-by-side all-terrain vehicles that serve to reconnect with the…

Written by Derek Mau July 06, 2022

Polaris 2023 Ranger XP Kinetic Review: Quiet, Maintenance-Free, Powerful, and Fun Battery-Electric UTV

In December, Polaris announced the first full-power, full-capability, go-anywhere, hulk-everything electric UTV. We finally got to take one for a test drive at Polaris’ headquarters…

Written by Berne Broudy July 06, 2022

Benchmade Gold Class 945-221 Mini Osborne Review: A Collector’s Work of Art

While Benchmade always puts thought and care into the knives it produces, when it comes to the Gold Class line, the company takes it to…

Written by David Young July 05, 2022

‘It Could Not Be Simpler’: CRKT M16 Deadbolt Folding Knife Review

CRKT has been known for two things — entry-level designs and a willingness to experiment. A few years ago, that experimentation led them to a…

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene July 05, 2022

Astral ‘PFD’ Sandal Review: Our New Favorite Footwear for River Treks

Astral’s founder and former raft guide Phillip Curry calls its latest footwear (and first sandals!) a project that’s been years in the making. We put…

Written by Mary Murphy July 04, 2022

Millimeter Mistakes Break the Bank: Bremont MB Savanna Watch Review

A four-figure watch needs to be damn near perfect. The Bremont MB Savanna titanium watch is very nice — but you’re not paying for ‘very…

Written by Josh Wussow July 01, 2022

One of the Best Zero-Drop Trail Runners: Altra Lone Peak 6.0 Review

The Lone Peak 6.0 from Altra is the new standard in zero-drop trail running shoes. They perform in rugged terrain in ways that were unexpected.

Written by Josh Kirchner June 29, 2022

Review: MSR Somehow Makes Its Iconic Hubba Hubba Tent Better

A tent so nice they had to name it twice. You see it on thru-hikes everywhere — the Mountain Safety Research, MSR, Hubba Hubba is…

Written by David Young June 28, 2022

A New Breed of American Electric Luxury: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Review

In a world of look-alike Teslas, Cadillac has delivered a strikingly different alternative with the 2023 Lyriq. We got behind the wheel to find out…

Written by Paul Eisenstein June 28, 2022

Bronco Everglades Review: Snorkel and Winch Included

Ford’s swamp monster has arrived in the form of the Bronco Everglades edition. We drove it through the wet, muddy, rocky, and buggy trails of…

Written by Kristin Shaw June 28, 2022

A Beast of Legend: Flogging the 2022 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000

Between maintenance issues, flight delays, and general airport buffoonery, my chance to test out Yamaha’s 2022 Wolverine RMAX 1000s almost didn’t happen.

Written by Josh Wussow June 27, 2022