Reviews

lululemon Hike Collection Review: From Yoga Studio to Trail

Launched in early July, the famed legging and yoga-wear brand lululemon unveiled its first purpose-built outdoor adventure line of apparel.

Written by Katie Jedlicka Sieve September 06, 2022

Rab Downpour Plus 2.0 Jacket Review: A Versatile Shell That’s Ready for All 50 Names for Rain

Doing it all isn’t always possible. But, with a perfect balance of features, fit, and price, the Rab Downpour Plus 2.0 Jacket makes it look…

Written by Nick Belcaster September 06, 2022

A Classic Shell Jacket Gets New Tech: Patagonia Torrentshell 3L Jacket Review

Newly updated — the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L gets a big upgrade in the waterproofing department.

Written by Nick Belcaster September 06, 2022

Lume Six Solves the Sports Bra Conundrum: ‘Cirra High Impact’ Review

Margaux Elliott climbed a million feet on a mountain bike in a year in 2020 — and it was then that her idea for a…

Written by Mary Murphy September 06, 2022

Family Wagon Looks, Sports Sedan Soul: 2022 Acura MDX Type S Review

The 2022 Acura MDX is the first SUV to wear the Type S badge. Can it still haul people and gear and live up to…

Written by Robin Warner September 06, 2022

Not Just Rings: QALO ‘Active’ Gear First Look

QALO has more than your fingers covered with its debut line of apparel and workout gear.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 02, 2022

Gnara Go There Hiking Pants Review: First-Ever Women’s Pants With a Fly for Peeing

Not only are the groundbreaking SheFly Apparel Go There outdoor pants wildly comfortable — they easily and efficiently let women go to the bathroom outside.

Written by Morgan Tilton September 01, 2022

Granite Gear Crown3 60 Review: Ultralight Pack, Heavy Potential

For this Granite Gear Crown3 60 review, we hiked 32 miles in the Rocky Mountains with a little more weight than recommended to put this…

Written by Sean McCoy September 01, 2022

Columbia Women’s PFG Freezer III Dress Review: An Ideal Outfit for Thru-Hikers, Travelers, and More

Hiking attire for women has certainly changed over the past few years from shorts and a T-shirt to leggings and a sports bra or tank…

Written by Xiaoling Keller August 31, 2022

Ultralight, Ultra-Strong Backpack: Stone Glacier Terminus 7000 Review

While it may fill a very specialized niche, the Stone Glacier Terminus 7000 backpack stands out from the crowd for more than its sheer size.

Written by Sean McCoy August 30, 2022

Solo Stove Lite Review: The Smokeless Fire Pit Goes Lightweight for the Backcountry

After a long day on the trail backpacking, the last thing you want to do is have to waste a lot of time and energy…

Written by David Young August 29, 2022

Outstanding Accuracy, Devastating Results: Evolution Outdoors Jekyll Broadhead Review

In a sea of broadheads to choose from, the Jekyll from Evolution Outdoors is a blade that easily rises to the top.

Written by Josh Kirchner August 29, 2022

Groundbreaking Blade: Bestech Tonic Review

Minor updates become major wins in this team-up effort from Bestech and CM Knife Designs. Meet the Tonic!

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene August 29, 2022

All the Truck I Need: 2022 Ford Maverick 3,000-Mile Ownership Review

Not just a Ford Maverick review, but a 3,000-mile ownership review of the 2022 Maverick XLT FX4 with Luxury Package.

Written by M.T. Elliott August 29, 2022

2022 Infiniti QX60 Review: Family-Friendly and Better Than Ever

If you’re looking for a smart, feature-rich seven-seat SUV the 2022 Infiniti QX60 is worth consideration. Here’s our deep dive into this shiny new family…

Written by Kristin Shaw August 26, 2022

Purple Appeal: CIVIVI P87 Pocket Knife Review

Knife design is a subtle art. A blade can be well made, beautifully finished, and competitively priced, but if it struggles as a tool, then…

Written by Josh Wussow August 26, 2022

Fast, Fly, and Speedy for Short Distances: HOKA Zinal Trail Runner Review

The HOKA Zinal shoe is made for shorter distance trail runs, but doesn’t skimp on support or comfort.

Written by Mattie Schuler August 25, 2022

Silky-Soft Tree Sleeper: Grand Trunk TrunkTech Hammock Review

Grand Trunk’s TrunkTech hammock comes in both single and double sizes, and is durable, soft, strong, and breathable.

Written by Mary Murphy August 24, 2022

2022 Lexus LX600 F Sport Review: Check Out the Hat Rack of SUVs

We review the 2022 Lexus LX600 F Sport, a big three-row SUV that can wear a lot of hats.

Written by Robin Warner August 23, 2022

Adventure Machine Review: Hands-On With Yamaha’s 2022 ATV & UTV XT-R Lineup

We got in the driver’s seat of the entire lineup of 2022 Yamaha XT-R vehicles, ATV and UTV alike. We were impressed with their refinement…

Written by Stuart Bourdon August 23, 2022

Reebok Nano X2 Adventure Review: A Fitness-Turned-Outdoor Trainer

The Nano X2 Adventure from Reebok takes you from the gym, to the trails, to the road — all in one shoe.

Written by Mattie Schuler August 22, 2022

The 2022 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Is Worth a Second Look

We spent a week with the 2022 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X to get a good idea of what this fully refreshed truck is all about. Spoiler…

Written by Bryon Dorr August 22, 2022

Summer Van Life Boondocking Just Got a Whole Lot Cooler: Dometic RTX2000 RV Air Conditioner Review

The Dometic RTX2000 12V RV air conditioner untethered our author from outlets during hot summers in Texas, changing the campervan game.

Written by Seiji Ishii August 22, 2022

Is Costco the New Fly Shop? WETFLY Element Black Ops Review

Paper towels, granola bars, cheesecake, vitamins, and a fly rod? Costco is now home to the turn-key WETFLY Element Black Ops fly fishing kit.

Written by Sean Jansen August 19, 2022

Altra Torin 6 Review: A Light & Comfortable Zero-Drop Training Shoe

I’m currently training for a 10-mile race with 5,000 feet of elevation. And the Torin 6 road runner from Altra is my new go-to for…

Written by Mattie Schuler August 19, 2022

The Shoes Helping Me Stay Injury-Free: Asics Gel Kayano 29 Road to Trail Review

When I need a new running shoe, I look for something that fits well, provides adequate support, performs well on different terrains, and looks good.

Written by Rebecca Parsons August 18, 2022

Squish and Scum: The Retooled La Sportiva Mantra Reviewed

La Sportiva relaunched the Mantra this year. It may be one of the best indoor/bouldering slippers to hit the market this year.

Written by Matt Samet August 18, 2022

Tenaya Indalo Review: The Mastia’s Big Brother Is Pointy, Powerful, and Precise

The long-awaited Tenaya Indalo is the ideal candidate for long and complex routes with multiple angles and hold types.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss August 17, 2022

Review: First Lite Typha Waterfowl System Takes to the Sky

The Typha waterfowl line from First Lite is packed with premium features designed for waterfowl hunters, including a new camo pattern.

Written by Douglas Spale August 17, 2022

Behind the Wheel of the C8 Corvette Stingray Convertible

The C8 Corvette Stingray Convertible is an impressive driving machine and incredible sportscar value, but it does have some pretty major flaws.

Written by Bryon Dorr August 12, 2022

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