Reviews

Review: A Serious Sleeping Bag For Kid Backpackers

The Feathered Friends Flicker Nano sleeping bag gives kids a high-end option on a level similar to top down adult offerings.

Written by Steve Graepel September 14, 2017

Zipperless Zipper: Waterproof ‘Dry Lock’ Handlebar Pack Review

Tug it, pull it, pry it, but Watershed’s unique pack closure won’t pop open. And it’s the key to the brand’s latest waterproof option: The…

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 13, 2017

Titanium Frame ‘EXO’ Pack A Top Choice For Hunting

What’s the best backpack for hunting? For our contributor, the EXO Mountain Gear 3500 gets high marks.

Written by Will Jenkins September 13, 2017

Simple Security: Drawstring ‘Flak Sack’ Review

Yes, it’s a drawstring backpack. And yes, it’s tough enough to resist a slash. We put the Loc Tote Flak Sack to the test.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 12, 2017

All Terrain, All Condition Running: Salomon XA Enduro Review

Snow, talus, scree, slickrock, mud, gravel, trail — these shoes carried me over all of it.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 07, 2017

Review: Pour Water In, ‘Evaporative’ Hat Cools Your Head

As heat-regulating headwear goes, the Chill-Its Dry Evaporative Cooling Hat from Ergodyne is an original take.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 06, 2017

Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody Review: First Look

Patagonia calls it the ‘lightest, most packable insulated jacket the company has ever created.’

Written by Stephen Regenold September 06, 2017

‘Bullet Ant’ Blade: Big Utility in a Small Package

The $80 ESEE Izula-II takes its name from one of the fiercest insects in the jungles of Peru. We put it to the test in…

Written by Josh Wussow September 01, 2017

Simple Steel: Cost-‘Efficient’ Knife Review

With the cost for a trusty, solid knife now pushing upward of $700, it’s hard for the price-conscious to find a good deal. Enter the…

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene August 25, 2017

Lean-To Shelter: First Look At ‘High Side’ Tent

Bigger than a bivy, but tighter than a traditional tent, the 2018 ‘High Side’ shelter shoots for the weight-to-space sweet spot.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 23, 2017

Relax Anywhere With ENO Nomad Hammock Stand

With ENO’s Nomad Hammock Stand you don’t need trees, suspended bliss can happen anywhere. Hang a hammock at the beach, in the yard, or even…

Written by Jake Ferguson August 15, 2017

Zipper Free: Sierra Designs Cloud Sleeping Bag Review

Without any zipper to close off the 40-degree, rain-soaked chill outside, I slept comfortably, nestled cocoon-like in Sierra Designs’ cleverly tricked out mummy sleeping bag.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 14, 2017

Meet The Skin-On-Frame Canoe Cleaning Midwestern Rivers

With a thin, translucent skin and weighing barely more than a loaded backpack, the Wilderness Traveler exemplifies what it meant to ‘be out on the…

Written by Michael Anderson August 14, 2017

Super Steel Knife: Bark River Bravo LT in 3V

The combination of thinner stock, superior steel, and amazing grind make the Bravo 1 LT in 3V my favorite fixed blade on the market.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene August 11, 2017

The Best Wetsuits to ‘Swim, Run, Repeat’

Swim. Run. Repeat. That’s the recipe for the surprisingly addictive challenge of swimrun. We tested four purpose built wetsuits designed for this burgeoning new sport.

Written by Andrew Magness August 09, 2017

Race Day Optimized: Niner Air 9 RDO Race Bike Review

Niner builds the Air 9 RDO as a flagship racing hardtail. We put it to the test to find out if it reaches what Niner calls…

Written by T.C. Worley August 07, 2017

Review: Sleeping Pad With ‘Wings’ For Hammock Campers

Overnight ‘freeze-outs’ deter many from spending the whole night hammock camping. So Klymit decided to make a hammock-specific, insulated sleeping pad.

Written by Jake Ferguson August 04, 2017

Sleep With Your Bike In This Roomy Cycling Tent: Review

The Bicycle Tour Camping Tent from NSR RIding lets you store your bike inside, with plenty of room left over for quality slumber.

Written by Hurl Everstone August 03, 2017

Custom Sleeping Bag: Big Agnes ‘Hazel’ Review

Big Agnes introduces its newest women’s sleeping bag, the Hazel SL 15. It stands apart due to its unique “customizable” fit. We tested it in…

Written by Emily Reed August 03, 2017

Blue Light Special: $10 Kershaw Hotwire Tested

The Hotwire is Kershaw’s cheapest knife. We test the Walmart exclusive to see what $10 gets you.

Written by Josh Wussow August 01, 2017

Review: NEMO’s First Hammock Holds Your Beer

NEMO’s first hammock, the Cloudview, was created for those that love to lounge and be social. We review it here.

Written by Jake Ferguson August 01, 2017

Sticky Scrambler: Lowa’s Redesigned Approach Pro GTX

With a low-to-the-ground chassis, Lowa bills the redesigned Approach Pro GTX as a safer approach shoe, but it comes with a hefty price tag.

Written by Steve Graepel July 25, 2017

REI’s ‘QD Air’ Hammock Tent Put to Test

REI’s Quarter Dome Tent has been popular among campers for years. Now they’ve taken the concept off the ground and created their first hammock tent…

Written by Jake Ferguson July 21, 2017

Recycled Rubber Sticks: La Sportiva Mythos Eco Review

With 95 percent recycled components, including the rubber, the La Sportiva Mythos Eco stand out as a perfectly functional climbing shoe for the eco-conscious climber.

Written by Nate Mitka July 21, 2017