Reviews

Off-Road Ultralight: Euro Kids’ Bike Brand woom Hits US

The Austrian kids’ bike brand woom, already ubiquitous in Europe, is tackling a trickier American market with its first off-road ultralight bicycle.

Written by Julie Kailus September 13, 2019

First Look: Merrell’s ‘Sustainable’ Collaboration Contains Algae

The Agility Synthesis is a popular Merrell trail-running shoe. This week, the outdoor brand teamed up with brewer Dogfish Head on a more sustainable version.

Written by Sean McCoy September 12, 2019

I Ran 10 Miles on the Salt Flats to Test ASICS’ New GlideRide Shoes

ASICS came up with a novel proving ground for its GlideRide running shoes: the Bonneville Salt Flats. Reporter Brian Metzler put them to the test…

Written by Brian Metzler September 10, 2019

LifeSaver Jerrycan Review: A Clean Water Solution for Your Truck

LifeSaver improves an age-old off-roading staple — the jerrycan — with modern filtration technology. We tested it over a hot Texas summer of dirt roads…

Written by Seiji Ishii September 09, 2019

Fuji Outland 29 1.1 Review: My First Real Mountain Bike

After a few years of casual mountain biking, I decided it was time to go ‘full send,’ as they say. This season I’ve been testing…

Written by Jake Ferguson September 05, 2019

Patagonia Recycled Black Hole Gear Tote: First Look

Patagonia reused 10 million plastic bottles to create the new Black Hole Bag line. We tested the 61L mega-tote for this review.

Written by Mallory Paige September 05, 2019

Western Mountaineering Puma Gore Sleeping Bag Review: Cold-Weather Killer

An abundance of warmth and room to spare make the Puma Gore WS Sleeping Bag a superior option for cold-weather pursuits. But get ready to…

Written by Alex Hansen September 04, 2019

My Pup Loves the YETI Dog Bed, But She Doesn’t Have to Pay for It

Within minutes of meeting the new Trailhead Dog Bed from YETI, my puppy claimed it as hers. And while it appears to be a well-made,…

Written by Sean McCoy August 27, 2019

LEM MotivAir ‘Inside-Out’ Helmet Review: Light, Cool, and Sleek

LEM leaps onto the American cycling scene with the MotivAir cycling helmet. With its ‘exo shell’ and 23 vents, the Italian brand offers up one…

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 26, 2019

DMOS Delta Overlanding Shovel Review: Used & Abused

We got our hands on one of the very first production-quality DMOS Delta Shovels out of the factory. We promptly mounted it up on an…

Written by Bryon Dorr August 20, 2019

Best Stuff Sack Ever: Klymit Maxfield Tent Review

Sturdy, roomy, and a breeze to pack up, the Maxfield two-person launches Klymit into the tent game with gusto!

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 19, 2019

HOKA EVO Speedgoat Review: Cushy Gets Faster

If you know and love the venerable HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat, the EVO Speedgoat should be on your radar for your next trail-running shoe purchase.

Written by Sean McCoy August 16, 2019

This Electric Chainsaw Is My Must-Carry Trail Maintenance Tool

You might not think you need this electric chainsaw, but you’re wrong. Stash the Greenworks GS 110 in your pack, and you’ll clear trail with…

Written by Berne Broudy August 16, 2019

Smith Caravan MAG Sunglasses Review: Switch Lenses Quick

Push a lever to drop out one set of lenses, install a new set, and you’re ready to go. The Smith Caravan MAG is a…

Written by Sean McCoy August 15, 2019

Lightest Insulated Water Bottle: Hydro Flask Launches Titanium ‘Ultralight’ Trail Series

Coffee-loving hikers take note: Hydro Flask has the ‘lightest weight vacuum-insulated bottle currently on the market.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 15, 2019

Spyderco Native Chief Review: Burly Lockback Light in Pocket

The new-for-2019 Spyderco Native Chief is a hard-use folding knife with a big blade that nearly disappears into a hip pocket.

Written by Sean McCoy August 14, 2019

The Most Packable Kayak: Meet the Oru Inlet

Oru is shaking up the boating world with the release of the lightest, most packable, least expensive folding kayak. It easily fits in your trunk…

Written by Mallory Paige August 13, 2019

Boreal Dharma Review: All-Around Climbing Shoe With an Amazing Fit

A great fit and incredible heel round out a high-performance, all-around sport climbing shoe.

Written by Seiji Ishii August 08, 2019

Patagonia ‘High Endurance’ Trail-Running Kit Review: First Look

Designed for big elevation and temperature changes, this kit is perfect for big missions in the alpine — but maybe not for everyone.

Written by Andy Cochrane August 03, 2019

Yeti SB140 Review:  The SB5 Grows Up and Is Ready to Rip

The Yeti SB140 fills a niche as a well-rounded 27.5-inch bike that can do it all with a penchant for downhill. The SB140 impressed our…

Written by Berne Broudy August 01, 2019

Beal Birdie Review: A New Device for Assisted-Braking Belay

With the Birdie, Beal delivers a compact and aggressively priced assisted-braking belay device.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 24, 2019

Altra Vanish XC Review: Fast Off-Road Racer

A new spikeless cross-country shoe from Altra hits the trifecta of performance, comfort, and speed. The company punts on subtle (but effective) design tweaks to…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 24, 2019

La Sportiva Testarossa 2.0 Review: An Aggressive Shoe for Steep Climbing

The La Sportiva Testarossa was one of the first aggressive rock shoes. With the 2.0 version, it gets a complete makeover.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 23, 2019

Swell Watercraft Scupper 14: Sit-On-Top Kayak Evolved

The man who brought the sit-on-top kayak to market has started a new brand: Swell Watercraft. The result is the among the best-designed sit-on-top kayaks…

Written by Marty Grabijas July 19, 2019

A $7,000 Mountain Bike for an 8-Year-Old?! Meet MeekBoyz

Built for young riders with big talent, these carbon-fiber downhill kids’ mountain bikes are downright drool-worthy.

Written by Andy Magness July 18, 2019

Used & Abused Shoes: Raidlight Responsiv Dynamic Crushes Gnarliest Trails

From 24-hour mountain relays up mud-caked slopes to dusty weekend trail runs, the Raidlight Responsiv Dynamic shoes take it all in stride.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 27, 2019

Spyderco Endela Review: A ‘Just Right’ Compromise Between 2 Great Models

The Spyderco Endela marries two of the brand’s most popular models for a true display of function over form.

Written by Josh Taves June 18, 2019

Osprey Exos 58 Review: Popular Lightweight Backpack Gets Better

The Osprey Exos 58 is a capable, multiday, framed backpack nearly as light as many frameless models. We put it to the test for this…

Written by Seiji Ishii June 13, 2019

Yvon Chouinard’s ‘Some Stories’ Book Review: A Call to Action

Yvon Chouinard’s latest book, ‘Some Stories,’ tells the tale of a lifelong generalist both in work and play. And it ends with a strong call…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri June 12, 2019

Tecnica ‘Origin’ Review: The 1st Moldable Trail-Running Shoe Tested

Ski boot company Tecnica expands into mountain running with a thermo-moldable trail-running shoe. We got a first look review of the Origin.

Written by Morgan Tilton June 12, 2019

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