Reviews

Power Up: Venture 30 Rugged Recharger Pack

This solid, simple battery pack has ports to interface with almost any gadget and a slick wrap-around cord. Read the full review:

Written by Stephen Regenold June 01, 2015

Minimalist Runner Goes Fat

Uber-cushioned shoes this year are available from many of the biggest shoe brands. Here we put the Hoka Challenger ATR to a test.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 29, 2015

Tested: X-Series Cookware

We test the folding X-Series cookware that rations your high-price pack real-estate.

Written by Steve Graepel May 28, 2015

Mud, Snow, Puddles, Slop… Ultimate Wet-Weather Shoe

After 30 of the muddiest, wettest miles I’ve run, I’m a believer in the waterproof Altra Lone Peak 2.0 Neoshell.

Written by Sean McCoy May 27, 2015

ESEE Candiru: Fixed-Blade Knife Built To Carry Every Day

One part paring knife and one part chopper, the Candiru is one hell of a work knife.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene May 27, 2015

Apps, Navigation, Email… Next-Level Outdoors Watch

The Fenix 3 by Garmin is a versatile, handsome watch for navigation and fitness. We put it to a test.

Written by Steve Graepel May 26, 2015

First Look: German ‘Ghost’ Bike

The Ghost Kato FS 7 packs a lot of high-end components into a moderately priced full suspension mountain bike.

Written by Sean McCoy May 22, 2015

Two Climbers, One Sleeping Bag. ‘Backcountry Bed’ Put To Extreme Test On Rainier

An extreme test, our two correspondents shared a single oversize Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed on a 5-day Mount Rainier trip.

Written by Steve Graepel May 18, 2015

The Future Of Food? Testing ‘Soylent’ Meal-Replacement For An Active Lifestyle

Could an active person live off Soylent alone? I would give the meal-replacement product a three-day test to start.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 14, 2015

‘HoboRoll’ Ends The Dreaded Pack Explosion

You won’t have to dig out the entire contents of your backpack just to find your socks. The HOBOROLL is a new kind of gear…

Written by Eric Lemke May 12, 2015

Cook-Off: ‘Fyre Champion’ Camp Stove Test

Coleman’s new Fyre Champion camp stove is an upgrade on a classic camp stove. We test it on a head-to-head breakfast showdown.

Written by Josh Aldridge May 12, 2015

Laser Vision: ‘Blaze’ Bike Light

London-based Blaze’s flagship Laserlight offers a piercing LED glow as well as green laser shot from a small handlebar-mounted unit.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 11, 2015

Arresting Development: Pole Has Collapsible Pick

The retractable pick of the Grivel Condor provides assurance on sketchy mountain terrain.

Written by Steve Graepel May 04, 2015

Osprey ‘Anti-Gravity’: Opsrey Atmos AG Backpack Review

“After testing the Osprey Atmos AG 50 backpack I have to say it’s the most comfortable pack I’ve ever worn.”

Written by Jake Ferguson April 30, 2015

Full Day’s Food (In Bar Form)

Greenbelly meal-replacement bars pack a third of daily recommended nutrition into a single bar.

Written by Sean McCoy April 27, 2015

Mesh-Wall Tarp Gives ‘Oasis’ From Bugs While Camping

This NEMO tarp provides a dry, bug-free place to cook, play and hang out in the wild.

Written by David Freeman April 27, 2015

‘Technical’ Outdoors Blanket

The Rumpl blanket has stitched baffles, synthetic-down insulation, and a rip-stop nylon face.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 27, 2015

Bombproof: ‘Fugoo’ Makes Best Bluetooth Speaker For Outdoors

We dropped it from an overpass, ran it over with a car, even drowned it under water, and the Fugoo Bluetooth speaker still kept dropping…

Written by Eric Lemke April 24, 2015

Ambit3 ‘All-Outdoors’ Watch

This little watch is a powerful tool for all sorts of outdoors athletes.

Written by Billy Brown April 24, 2015

Scraps To Packs: ‘Upcycled’ Cotopaxi Backpack

The Luzon is crafted from left-over scraps of other bags.

Written by Eric Lemke April 22, 2015

Holy Roller! 22 MPH Electric Longboard

Just press a button and go (fast) on this high-end electric skateboard.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 17, 2015

Ultralight Tent: 5-Week Test In Amazon Rainforest

Five weeks in the Amazon rainforest put this ultralight tent to an ultimate test.

Written by David Freeman April 13, 2015

Made in USA: Gerber ‘StrongArm’ Survival Knife

The Gerber StrongArm gives a lot of bang for the buck. At 9.8″ this knife cuts, chops, slices and dices for military, tactical and survival…

Written by Sean McCoy April 10, 2015

Tarptent: The American Dream Shelter

USA-made shelters are a go-to choice for lightweight hiking.

Written by Patrick Murphy April 09, 2015

Review: Big Agnes Gilpin Falls Powerhouse 4 mtnGLO Lighted Tent

The mtnGLO series of tents from Big Agnes have built-in lighting and other tech-driven features. We put the 4-person Gilpin Falls to the test for…

Written by Sean McCoy April 01, 2015

Review: Cyntur JumperPack Mini

Small but powerful, the Cyntur JumperPack Mini will jump your car or truck in no time and fits in a glove box.

Written by Sean McCoy March 31, 2015

Review: Therm-A-Rest LuxuryLite Cot – Sleep Like A Rock

“An argument could be made that it’s more an ‘internal-frame hammock’ than a cot.'”

Written by Josh Aldridge March 26, 2015

Review: Volvo XC90 TW8 – The 60 MPG, 400-Horsepower SUV

Step aside Subaru, this hybrid AWD wagon hits 60 MPG with 400 horses under the hood.

Written by Billy Brown March 23, 2015

Review: Epic Bars Vs. Jerky

Vegetarians need not apply.

Written by Eric Lemke March 18, 2015

Review: Canada Goose Canyon Shell

This hard shell comes with a hefty price tag, but is it worth the cost? Our editor puts it to the test.

Written by Steve Graepel March 16, 2015

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