Reviews

Five Ten Crawe: The Best Sport Climbing and Bouldering Shoe for Duck Foot

If you have a duck foot and love to scale steep lines at your limits, the Five Ten Crawe could be the shoe of your…

Written by Seiji Ishii May 13, 2022

Cult Classic Pocket Knives: 5 Iconic Blades That Stand the Test of Time

Knives, knives, knives — for a while there, it felt like every company was releasing a dozen new models each month. It was a great…

Written by Josh Wussow May 12, 2022

Ultimate Camp Chair Gets Big Upgrade: Kelty Lowdown Couch Review

Finally, a one-size-fits-all solution to having multiple pieces of camp furniture. With the Kelty Couch, you may need just the one.

Written by Mary Murphy May 12, 2022

Start ‘Adventure Grilling’: HitchFire F-20 Vehicle-Mounted Grill Review

If you are a grill master who also loves traveling, then the HitchFire F-20 may be exactly what you never knew you needed for adventure…

Written by David Young May 11, 2022

EDC Under $80: A Full Kit With a Watch, Multitool, and More on a Budget

Yes, a higher price tag usually means a finer product. But what if you’re less into ‘fine’ and more after ‘just fine’? Then this is…

Written by Josh Wussow May 11, 2022

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Review: First Drive in Ford’s Electric Pickup

Dozens of battery-electric vehicles hit U.S. showrooms this year. None has piqued interest as the Ford F-150 Lightning, reviewed here.

Written by Paul Eisenstein May 11, 2022

2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X Review: What We Love (And Don’t)

Off-road enthusiast and GearJunkie Motors Editor Bryon Dorr spent a long day and a few hundred miles in the latest top-dog off-road truck in GMC’s…

Written by Bryon Dorr May 10, 2022

REI Wonderland X Tent Review: A Versatile 4-Person Palace for Car Campers

REI launched the spacious Wonderland X four-person tent to replace the iconic REI Kingdom for 2022. We took it camping for six nights to give…

Written by Sean McCoy May 09, 2022

True Custom Fit? Kitsbow Madrone Women’s Bike Short Review

People come in all different shapes and sizes. And it’s time brands got on board. Made-in-the-U.S. Kitsbow thinks it has found a way to offer…

Written by Mary Murphy May 09, 2022

A Daypack for Every Outdoor Activity: Stone Glacier Avail 2200 Review

It hunts, hikes, skis, and travels. The Stone Glacier Avail 2200 is the go-to daypack for just about anything.

Written by Rachelle Schrute May 09, 2022

Featherweight 10-Inch Folder: Spyderco Resilience Lightweight CPM S35VN Review

The Spyderco Resilience is a massive folding knife — close to 10 inches long when open. Despite its size, the Resilience Lightweight weighs next to…

Written by David Young May 09, 2022

Behind the Wheel of ‘The World’s Most Powerful Luxury SUV’: Aston Martin DBX707 Review

Aston Martin’s DBX model is already the brand’s bestseller. Aston is taking things to new extremes with the ultimate version of that crossover, the DBX707.

Written by Paul Eisenstein May 05, 2022

Review: Test Driving the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Plug-In Hybrid SUV

It’s been a busy year for Jeep, which has rolled out a procession of new and updated products over the last several years.

Written by Paul Eisenstein May 04, 2022

Budget Brand iROCKER Dives Into Ultralight SUPs: All Around 10′ Ultra Series Paddleboard Review

We tested iROCKER’s new paddleboard model, which debuted online this weekend. Here’s the verdict on the brand’s first ultralight paddleboard.

Written by Mary Murphy May 03, 2022

Rugged and Refined: 2023 Kia Sportage Gets Bumper-to-Bumper Update

If you still think of the Kia Sportage as the bargain entry into the compact crossover market, you’ll likely be surprised by the all-new 2023…

Written by Paul Eisenstein May 02, 2022

Shredly MTB Short Review: A Comfortable, Smooth, Stylish Classic

To celebrate the brand’s 10-year anniversary, Shredly relaunched the classic MTB Short with a complete redesign — and we highly approve.

Written by Morgan Tilton May 02, 2022

More Affordable ENVE Gravel Wheels: Foundation Series AG25

ENVE produces U.S.-made carbon bicycle wheels and has a reputation for high performance, quality, and price. The brand’s G23 gravel wheels start at an astronomical…

Written by Seiji Ishii May 02, 2022

KUIU’s Waypoint Duffel Is Simple, Travel-Friendly, and Darned Near Perfect

KUIU built its Waypoint duffels with the needs of hunters in mind. But it may have also incidentally built the perfect travel bag for those…

Written by Sean McCoy April 28, 2022

Sage 5 LW Review: Spyderco’s Best Features in One Capable EDC

Its middle-of-the-road size, light weight, midtier price, and tour de force of great Spyderco features make the Sage 5 LW a superb EDC.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene April 28, 2022

Subaru Finally Goes Electric: 2023 Solterra Review

Subaru bursts onto the battery-electric vehicle market with its 2023 Subaru Solterra. How does it stack up? Our reviewer put it to the test.

Written by Paul Eisenstein April 27, 2022

The Hunting Boot You Want to Hike In: Schnee’s Kestrel Boot Review

The Schnee’s Kestrel boot offers the comfort of a lightweight hiking boot with all the ruggedness needed for mountain hunting.

Written by Rachelle Schrute April 26, 2022

The ‘Ultimate’ EV Car Package: 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge Review

Launched this year, Volvo’s all-electric C40 Recharge is the brand’s first fully electric vehicle, as it has no gas-powered counterpart.

Written by Kristin Shaw April 26, 2022

FHF Pro-M Bino Harness Review: The Makings of a Gear Icon

Compact and customizable, the Pro-M Bino Harness from FHF Gear has everything you need and nothing you don’t.

Written by Rachelle Schrute April 26, 2022

SOG Flash MT Review: The Lightest Multitool With Full-Size Pliers

More than a decade after its launch, the Leatherman Skeletool has some real competition — the SOG Flash MT. It’s a full-size multitool aimed at…

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene April 21, 2022

2022 Can-Am Defender Review: Save a Truck, Ride a UTV

Sometimes, the most fun you can have is the practical kind. Such was the case on my recent trip to Georgia, where Can-Am offered two…

Written by Josh Wussow April 20, 2022

The Super-Burly Metolius Safe Tech: The World’s Safest Climbing Harness?

We ran the Metolius Safe Tech climbing harness ragged — or tried to — from long, hot bolt clipping sessions to multipitch trad outings.

Written by Sam Anderson April 19, 2022

Thule’s Tepui Foothill Lets You Carry More Than Just a Rooftop Tent

In late 2020, Thule announced its Tepui Foothill rooftop tent, a slimmer profile two-person tent that distinguishes itself by leaving space on a vehicle’s roofrack…

Written by Berne Broudy April 19, 2022