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2019 Honda Passport Relaunch Aims for Mountain Town Market

The crossover/SUV market is super hot right now, and Honda is taking full advantage. It will resurrect the adventurous Honda Passport for 2019, a vehicle…

Written by Bryon Dorr November 30, 2018

Epic Graphite Fly Rod Review: Power Meets Response

Epic makes high-end fly fishing rods for anglers as picky as a stubborn rainbow trout. We put its 5-weight to the test in this review.

Written by Chloe Nostrant November 29, 2018

Best 360-Degree Camera? Field Testing the Rylo

Record with the Rylo and change what the video displays after you’ve already recorded. The Rylo impressed us in our field test with its 5.8K resolution,…

Written by GJ Staff November 27, 2018

Wahoo ELEMNT Review: Bike Navigation On Road and Off

Datavores rejoice! Virtual reams of cycling metrics are delivered to your handlebars with the Wahoo ELEMNT bike computer. In this review, we focus on the ELEMNT’s…

Written by Steve Graepel November 20, 2018

Small Engine, Big Truck: 2019 Silverado 4-Cylinder Turbo Review

Chevy launches a 2.7L turbo four-cylinder engine for its 2019 Silverado. We got behind the wheel of this impressive truck for a first look review.

Written by Bryon Dorr November 19, 2018

Bright Ice: ORCA LiddUp Illuminated Cooler Review

See your bevies in the dark with built-in LEDs that light up what’s in your cooler.

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 17, 2018

This ‘Smart’ Bike Helmet Has a Bluetooth Speaker & Automatic Light

London-based Flare hopes to set the bike world on fire with its eponymously named smart helmet. Packed with enhanced electronics, it promises to improve safety…

Written by Christophe Noel November 15, 2018

Is Onewheel+ XR the Future of Personal Transportation?

The OneWheel+ XR is part electric go-cart, part all-terrain snowboard, and part magic carpet — or at least that’s how it feels.

Written by Mike Misselwitz November 13, 2018

Küat GRIP Sliding Ski Rack Review: No More Hard-To-Reach Skis

Küat reinvigorates a stagnant category with the GRIP Ski Rack. It makes carrying your skis on your roof easier and more ergonomic — and you’ll…

Written by Berne Broudy November 09, 2018

Marmot Castle Peak Jacket Review: Fend Off Moisture Inside and Out

Marmot employs the latest tech from Polartec to create a full-featured backcountry ski jacket. With it, the brand hopes to raise the level of comfort…

Written by Seiji Ishii November 09, 2018

Comfortable Portage Pack First Look: SealLine Updates Dry Bags for 2019

The longtime dry bag developer revamps its line of portage packs for everyone from the urban traveler to the serious paddler.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri November 06, 2018

Hard Charging: Jaybird Releases Tarah Pro Wireless Headphones

Jaybird releases its most elite sport headphone to date: the Tarah Pro. The rugged yet lightweight Tarah Pro is the first in the company’s new…

Written by Julie Kailus November 01, 2018

Swiss Army ‘Hunter Pro Alox’ Review: Big Folding Knife, Modern Aesthetic

Victorinox Swiss Army’s latest release decorates a hunting knife in silver-colored Alox scales. The Hunter Pro Alox has the makings of an outdoorsy knife with…

Written by Nate Mitka October 30, 2018

Rain Shell Review: Lightweight Black Diamond Climbing Jacket Punches Above Its Weight Class

Black Diamond’s new for 2018 BD.dry produces an excellent three-season, just-in-case rain shell.

Written by Seiji Ishii October 26, 2018

Full Assembly Required: THESIS Aims to Shake Up Bike Industry

Buy a bike online with a suite of customization options, then assemble it from the ground up after delivery. THESIS claims to save customers thousands…

Written by Nick Legan October 26, 2018

Xtratuf x Salmon Sisters Legacy Boot Review: The Daily Multitasker

Built by and for Alaskan anglers, the Xtratuf boot line is designed for hard work in the harshest conditions. In collaboration with Salmon Sisters, the…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri October 24, 2018

Salomon 2019 Road Running Shoe: ‘Predict RA’ Complements Foot Structure

Flexibility throughout the sole aims to add both comfort and stability on hard-pavement runs. Salomon claims its Predict RA will also relieve hip and knee…

Written by Kraig Becker October 24, 2018

First Lite Women’s Sawtooth Hybrid Jacket Review: Versatility for Female Hunters

The Women’s Sawtooth Hybrid Jacket is a new versatile hunting jacket by First Lite. For this review, we field tested it in the arid backcountry…

Written by Allie D'Andrea October 22, 2018

Kammok Bobcat Trail Quilt Review: Blanket Transforms for Hammock Camping

A minimalist sleeping bag, a blanket, a top quilt, and an underquilt all in one cozy package, Kammok’s new Bobcat Trail Quilt packs a soft,…

Written by Jake Ferguson October 18, 2018

Dynafit TLT Speedfit Ski Touring Boot Review: Good for Ice Climbs?

Switch from tight, ‘ski mode’ to articulating ‘walk mode,’ strap on some crampons, and send the icefall. We tested Dynafit’s TLT Speedfit ski touring boot…

Written by Seiji Ishii October 16, 2018

Patagonia Ascensionist Climbing Pack Review: Burly Minimalist

After serious review, the Patagonia Ascensionist is a favorite climbing pack for alpine, ice, and multipitch climbing. Our review, conducted in Alaska, highlights how to…

Written by Seiji Ishii October 15, 2018

Maven RS.2 Lightweight Riflescope Review: Tested on the Range

A relatively new brand, Maven, just launched the RS.2 scope. It delivers in all categories at a very competitive price.

Written by Chuck Smock October 11, 2018

Big Agnes Double Sleeping Pad, Bag Review: Cuddling in the Backcountry

We’re always up for a review that involves some cuddling. In this gear test, we took Big Agnes’ Sentinel 30 double sleeping bag and Q-Core…

Written by Kyle Nossaman October 11, 2018

I Tried the Camp Sleep System Made for the Restless

Zenbivy builds on a revolutionary design with its zipperless, hooded quilt. I took one of its latest prototypes, the Zenbivy Light, high in the Rocky…

Written by Sean McCoy October 05, 2018

The Best Paddle for Kayak Fishing? Try One of These 4

Are you in the market for a new paddle to get you into uncharted waters? We took this roundup of paddles for anglers to the…

Written by Austin Rue October 04, 2018

Testing LifeProof’s First Backpack: Squamish XL Review

Best known for adventure-proof phone cases, LifeProof expands into backpacks with a well-organized urban solution.

Written by Seiji Ishii October 02, 2018

Columbia Omni-Heat 3D Review: Thermal Tech Introduces Warm Nano Fuzzies

A base layer unlike any other, Columbia’s Omni-Heat receives a microscopic upgrade with noticeable effects.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 01, 2018

Old Town Topwater 106 Angler: A Good Kayak in a Small Package

Sometimes, bigger isn’t better. I had the opportunity to take the new Old Town Topwater in its 10-foot 6-inch incarnation for a test spin, and…

Written by Joel Mason September 28, 2018

Patagonia Houdini Air Gives Trail Runners a New Breathable Shell

Patagonia’s ultra-lightweight jacket, the Houdini, receives a more breathable, softer and better fitting sibling.

Written by Cory Smith September 28, 2018

‘Free Solo’ Movie Review: Alex Honnold Astonishes On Wall and Off

Alex Honnold is the most interesting man in the world, and the movie Free Solo proves it. We spoke with Jimmy Chin and E. Chai…

Written by Nate Mitka September 26, 2018

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