Field Test: 2019 Mathews Vertix Compound Bow Review
The Mathews Vertix is one of our Best Bows of 2019. We put this compound bow through its paces for this review and came away impressed.
Danner Vertigo 917 Review: The Comfiest Leather Boot Yet?
One of Danner’s mountain-to-town leather boots, the Danner Vertigo 917 uses a mix of modern midsole materials, elastic cuffs, and classic leather stylings. We wore the Danner 917 leather boots for a month for this review.
Kammok Mantis Review: All-In-One Hammock System for Campers
Strong materials and an intuitive design combine in the Kammok Mantis, an all-in-one hammock system that goes live today on Kickstarter. We got our hands on an early sample for this first look review.
Travel Tested: Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC & Nomad 28 Plus Solar Kit
I took Goal Zero’s latest battery pack and solar combo — the Sherpa 100AC Power Bank and Nomad 28 Plus Solar Panel — to Nepal to see watt all the fuss is about.
Editor’s Pick: My Favorite Winter Gloves Are 50% Off Right Now
Cold hands suck. So do bulky gloves that turn your fingers into useless pegs. Enter Mountain Standard — maker of the warmest, comfiest gloves I’ve ever owned.
Macro Puff Review: Patagonia’s Famous Puffy Gets Puffier
Patagonia: ‘This is the lightest, most packable high-insulation piece we’ve ever made.’
Lightweight Shredder: Patagonia Ascensionist Jacket Review
A svelte profile belies comfort and convenience features that put the Patagonia Ascensionist ahead of lighter-weight shells.
First Look: Gerber Premium Fastball EDC Knife
Bucking Gerber’s usual inexpensive but sturdy format, the Fastball knife has high-quality details and materials. A weekend of testing proved it to be a pleasure to carry and use every day.
Jaybird Run Wireless Headphones Review: Hassle-Free Earbuds at Last
Jaybird created a completely wire-free set of headphones: the Run. The pods are nimble and durable. But are they secure? We put the brand’s most minimalist pair to the test.
Best Backpack Coolers of 2019: 7 Brands Put to the Test
We reviewed 2019 cooler backpacks from YETI, Otterbox, Hydro Flask, and more to find out which is best. Read our take on ice retention, portability, and cooler features.
Outdoor Research Hemispheres Jacket Review: King of Stretch
The Outdoor Research Hemisphere Jacket uses Gore Stretch and C-Knit, advanced (and expensive) fabrics. I took it touring and downhill skiing in wintry Colorado for this review.
Winter Running: Best Shoes for Cold-Weather Miles
At GearJunkie, we run year-round. These are some of the best winter running shoes we’ve reviewed that are available on the market for winter 2018-2019.
NEMO Ramsey 30 Sleeping Bag Review: Down Mummy Vents With ‘Gills’
The NEMO Ramsey 30 is a middle-of-the-road sleeping bag with gills for dumping heat.
A Heavier Rod That Handles Light: Epic 8-Weight 888 FastGlass Rod Review
Graphite has largely unseated fiberglass from its throne, but the classic material has had a resurgence lately. We tested Epic’s 8-weight 888 FastGlass fly fishing rod in Montana waters to find out how it stacked up.
Why Wash What Doesn’t Smell? Sitka’s Fanatic Is My Favorite Hoody
It’s unusual to fall in love with a midlayer. But that’s exactly what happened when I first put on the Sitka Gear Fanatic Hoody for this review. And the passionate affair continues.
PSE Evolve 28 Bow Review: Big Power, Small Package
PSE Archery perfectly molded the Evolve 28 bow from the adage ‘dynamite comes in small packages.’
Kershaw Bareknuckle Knife Review: Lucky 7777
Little strokes of genius abound in this lightweight but stout pocket folder, the Kershaw Bareknuckle.
Moots Farwell Review: The Titanium Ferrari of 27.5+
The Moots Farwell is an expensive bike. But you know what? Sometimes you get what you pay for. We put this gorgeous, handcrafted titanium machine to the test in the mountains of Colorado.
ALPS OutdoorZ Crossfire X Backpack Review: Versatility for Lighter Loads
I went looking for the ultimate scouting/daypack, and I came close with the ALPS OutdoorZ Crossfire X.
Five Ten Quantum VCS Climbing Shoe Review: All Feet Welcome
All-day comfort meets all-around performance in the Five Ten Quantum VCS. From powerful edging on moderately steep terrain to heel and toe hooks along favorite bouldering projects, this shoe takes on a little bit of everything.
Himalayas in Colorado: Northwave Cycling Boot Review
Warm, dry feet add a little appeal to winter cycling. Northwave Himalaya insulated cycling boots aim to keep feet in the Goldilocks zone — not too cold, not too hot — when the weather is frightful.
Bowflex Max Trainer M8 With AI ‘Coach’: Review
Stay fit using video-assisted workouts and AI training without leaving the house. The Bowflex Max Trainer blends elements of various popular fitness machines to provide a full-body, muscle-searing cardio workout in less time.
Somewear Global Hotspot Review: Simple Off-Grid Assistance
Forgoing all the fancy extras, Somewear relies heavily on users’ phones to power its wearable hotspot. But does that ease of use make for reliability headaches? We put the app-based satellite communicator to the test.
How HOKA ONE ONE Built My Favorite Trail Shoe, the Speedgoat 3
Take an early look at the Speedgoat 3, which our reporter tested for three months over 500 miles.
Affordable Optics: Hawke Endurance ED Spotting Scope Review
Hawke Optics isn’t a well-known brand here in the U.S. But that may change as this British company continues to add serviceable and affordable optics choices for hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts.
World’s Skinniest Half Rope: Edelrid Pro Dry 7.1 Review
We put ‘the skinniest and lightest half rope money can buy’ to the test.
Seek Outside Goshawk 4800 Review: A Lightweight, Adaptable Hunting Pack
We put Seek Outside’s Goshawk 4800 through its paces in the wilderness of southwest Montana. It proved to be extremely versatile, serving as a daypack, an overnight combination pack, and a meat hauler.
Highways to High Desert: Colorado Teardrops Canyonland Trailer Review
For eight days and 2,500 miles, my wife and I lived in a Colorado Teardrops Canyonland. If you’re considering a tow-behind for your adventures, here are the ups, downs, and in-betweens of this off-road-ready trailer.
Fastest Filter? GRAYL GEOPRESS Bottle Purifies Nasty Water
GRAYL just announced the third iteration of its innovative water bottle. The all-new GEOPRESS increases volume, adds features, and removes bacteria, viruses, and pollutants in seconds.
Review: Patagonia Micro Puff Storm Upgrades the King of Puffies
Patagonia improves its most advanced puffy ever to stand up to even wetter conditions.
Crash Tested! LEM Helmet Saves My Noggin
LEM cycling helmets arrived just in time to protect me from a nasty bike crash. The Gavia road race helmet and the all-mountain Flow helmet performed exceptionally well in testing, even when landing head-first on a pile of rocks at over 20 mph!