Reviews

Review: MSR Somehow Makes Its Iconic Hubba Hubba Tent Better

A tent so nice they had to name it twice. You see it on thru-hikes everywhere — the Mountain Safety Research, MSR, Hubba Hubba is…

Written by David Young June 28, 2022

A New Breed of American Electric Luxury: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Review

In a world of look-alike Teslas, Cadillac has delivered a strikingly different alternative with the 2023 Lyriq.

Written by Paul Eisenstein June 28, 2022

Bronco Everglades Review: Snorkel and Winch Included

Ford’s swamp monster has arrived in the form of the Bronco Everglades edition. We drove it through the wet, muddy, rocky, and buggy trails of…

Written by Kristin Shaw June 28, 2022

A Beast of Legend: Flogging the 2022 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000

Between maintenance issues, flight delays, and general airport buffoonery, my chance to test out Yamaha’s 2022 Wolverine RMAX 1000s almost didn’t happen.

Written by Josh Wussow June 27, 2022

Swedish Brand Garphyttan Brings Burly, Bush-Worthy Apparel to North America

Garphyttan, a young brand with roots in bushcraft and self-reliance, is bringing its rugged pants and coats to the U.S. and Canada.

Written by Sean McCoy June 27, 2022

Big Taste, Easy Heat: The Breeo X Series Smokeless Fire Pit, Cooking System Review

Breeo’s ‘smokeless’ fire pit is my new favorite piece of summer gear. From grilling to chilling, it’s the best backyard option I’ve tried thus far.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri June 24, 2022

Recycled Sawmill Blades, Whiskey Barrels Make Origin Handcrafted Utility Knife a Cut Above

Origin Handcrafted is pushing to launch a knife unlike any other. In hopes this Kickstarter reaches its goal, we put its Utility Knife to the…

Written by Josh Wussow June 23, 2022

First Drive: 2023 Honda HR-V Review

Sales are on fire for the Honda HR-V as the brand debuts the crossover’s next generation. We got behind the wheel of the 2023 Honda…

Written by Paul Eisenstein June 21, 2022

The Price of Pure Joy is $11,000: YuJet Electric Jetboard Review

Buyer beware: The YuJet electric jetboard’s gargantuan price tag might actually be worth it. Board and water sport lovers alike will thrill at the speed…

Written by Jake Ferguson June 20, 2022

2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Review: A Toy for Big Kids

The 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor is the SUV designed by your 7-year-old inner child. And we drove it as hard as we dared for this…

Written by Sean McCoy June 20, 2022

ROLL Recovery R1 Review: Tiny but Mighty Percussion Massager Packs a Punch

Looking for a sleek, lightweight, packable recovery tool? If simple wave tools and rollers don’t do the trick, know there’s a budget-friendly, battery-powered option out…

Written by Mary Murphy June 17, 2022

Setting Sights on Innovation: Garmin Xero A1i Pro Review

The Garmin Xero A1i Pro is quite literally the most technologically advanced bow sight ever created. It’s an uncanny leap in archery gear.

Written by Josh Kirchner June 16, 2022

Catch Waves, Track Waves: Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Drops ‘Surf Edition’ Watch

I am a huge water person. Surf. Swim. Standup paddle. Body board. Although I’ve never been a competitive water sports athlete, I do like to…

Written by Rebecca Parsons June 15, 2022

More Power, Electric Range, Safety, and Luxury: 2022 Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge Review

Volvo applied significant updates to its second-generation midsize crossover plug-in hybrid model, the 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge T8.

Written by GJ Staff June 14, 2022

World’s Most Powerful Full-Size SUV: 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V Review

We get behind the wheel of the 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V and ESV to see what all the hype is about with these powerful behemoths.

Written by Paul Eisenstein June 13, 2022

2023 Sequoia Review: Toyota Wrote ‘Badass’ on It in Morse Code. Can It Live Up to the Hype?

Toyota’s Sequoia is getting a complete makeover for 2023 and it’s one badass truck. Just ask Toyota, which spelled that out — in Morse code…

Written by Paul Eisenstein June 08, 2022

Communicate, Navigate Off-Grid & Off-Road: Garmin Tread Overland Review

The Garmin Tread brings everything users love about off-grid navigation and communication into a single device. That’s great for some, but not all.

Written by Andy Lilienthal June 06, 2022

Goodness Cretaceous: A Smartwatch Skeptic’s Take on the Amazfit T-REX2

Fitness trackers are fine, but when it comes to smartwatches, I’m the definition of a ‘hard sell.’ The Amazfit T-REX2 may have changed my mind.

Written by Josh Wussow June 06, 2022

E-Bikes on Shaky Ground in National Parks Pending Environmental Review

A federal judge decided that, at least for now, e-bike owners can still ride on national park trails previously reserved for human-powered travel.

Written by Sam Anderson June 06, 2022

NEMO’s New L.L.Bean Collab Impact Tent Is the Best New Entry-Level Camping Tent

NEMO’s Impact Tent works for camping or backpacking. It’s also carbon neutral, and the first tent to undergo a full life cycle analysis.

Written by Berne Broudy June 06, 2022

Trail Testing the First Packs From Big Agnes: ‘Sun Dog’ 45L Review

Behold: Big Agnes enters the ultralight pack space. We put one of its first models to the test, the Sun Dog 45L.

Written by Mary Murphy June 03, 2022

US-Made, Military-Issue Camp Blanket Gives Jobs to Workers Who Are Blind: Meet the ‘Authentic Woobie’

What the heck is a ‘woobie’ and why is it so damn popular? We tested one to find out.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 02, 2022

Aero for the Masses: Zipp 404 Firecrest Is Wider, Lower-Pressure, and Still a Great Wheel

The Zipp 404 road wheelset has been an aero standard on the road for 3 decades. But last summer, Zipp made huge changes.

Written by Seiji Ishii June 01, 2022

Lightweight Boot Review: Ariat’s Iconic Performance Footwear Evolution

The brand name Ariat is synonymous with working Western footwear. It continues to bring new technology to the forefront of athletes in need of boots.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri June 01, 2022

‘A Glorious Knife’ (And a Terrific Value): Chris Reeve Sebenza 31 Review

This trend-setting knife has only gotten better — and, oddly enough, continues to become a better and better value.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene May 31, 2022

Gerber Goes for the Jaws: Dual Force Multitool Review

‘For tough jobs, it’s often easier to head back to the toolbox for a proper set of pliers — until now.’ So says Gerber about…

Written by Josh Wussow May 27, 2022

The Classic Camp Stove Gets a Modern Makeover: Coleman 1900 3-in-1 Review

We tested Coleman’s new fully featured 1900 Collection 3-in-1 camping stove. While the Coleman Classic is great, this new stove may just take the cake.

Written by Mary Murphy May 26, 2022