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Family Tent: The Nemo ‘Bungalow’ Review

The Nemo Bungalow stands out as one of the most family-friendly tents around. A family of four puts this car-camping and canoeing tent to the…

Written by Jeremy Kershaw September 06, 2015

Do-All Survival Blade: BK9 Backwoods Chopper

The Ka-Bar Becker BK9 is one of the best (and most affordable) choppers on the market.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene September 04, 2015

Vibram’s ‘Wrap On’ Minimalist Furoshiki Footwear

We reviewed Vibram’s Furoshiki shoes, they are advertised as outsoles that wrap around your foot.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 02, 2015

Tested: ENO’s Lightest Hammock Yet

Weight weenies will rejoice in a much lighter hammock system, but does it sacrifice too much comfort? Find out in this review of the ENO…

Written by Eric Lemke September 02, 2015

‘Reeb Dikyelous’ Is My Dream Bike

Riding this belt drive, single-speed, made-in-Colorado bike made me lust for one of my very own.

Written by Sean McCoy September 02, 2015

Mazda3 Gets Dirty On 6,000 Mile (Off) Road Trip

The Mazda3 is certainly an ‘on-road’ car. That didn’t keep the GearJunkie crew from getting it stuck and unstuck on a 6,000 mile road trip.

Written by Patrick Murphy August 20, 2015

Haul Huge Loads: Mystery Ranch ‘Glacier’ Pack 2016

The burly construction of the Mystery Ranch ‘Glacier’ is made for heavy work and is tested hard in Montana for this review.

Written by Paul Vincent August 20, 2015

Field Test: Avex ‘Brew’ Stainless-Steel Pint Glass

In the world of pint glasses, all are not created equal. Here we test a stainless steel option from Avex.

Written by Eric Lemke August 18, 2015

Camera Carry: Lowepro PhotoSport 200 AW Review

Want to bring a camera mountain biking, hiking, or snowboarding? The Lowepro PhotoSport 200 AW is a solid choice for an outdoor camera pack.

Written by Daniel Wildey July 28, 2015

Off-Grid Illumination: Nokero ‘Self-Perpetuating’ Solar Light

The W100 Solar Work Light is among the stranger products we have tested this year.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 27, 2015

Head-To-Head: Camping Hammock ‘Hang-Off’ Test

For National Hammock Day, we put the Lawson Blue Ridge Camping Hammock and Amok Draumr to a head-to-head test.

Written by Sean McCoy July 23, 2015

Two-Year Test: Best RX Prescription Sunglasses

If you wear prescription glasses, high-end models by Sport RX are an investment that will last years.

Written by Sean McCoy July 17, 2015

Tested: Running Shoes 2015

Our editors tested nine diverse shoes this spring running in a range of conditions and terrain.

Written by Stephen Regenold & Sean McCoy July 03, 2015

Tiny Rider: Child Push-Bike Test

Kid push-bikes are becoming mandatory for littles ones looking to ride and learn balance. We put our tiny tester on two new models.

Written by Stephen Regenold July 02, 2015

Hennessy ‘Explorer’ Hammock Tested In MN ‘Jungles’

The Hennessy Jungle Explorer Zip: Nasty blood suckers and torrential downpours don’t stand a chance.

Written by Eric Lemke July 01, 2015

Year-Long Test: Flexible ‘3U’ Glasses From Trioo Eyewear

A pair of 1-ounce glasses from Trioo got a year-long test from our editor. The kicker? They cost just $47.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 24, 2015

Pocket Power: ‘Flip 2O’ Test

The Flip 20 is a pack-of-gum size battery charger for your phone, camera, headlamp, and more.

Written by Eric Lemke June 24, 2015

‘Barlow Knife’ Gets An Upgrade

With a long and storied history, the Barlow is a design that has seen few significant changes. But you can open this model with one…

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene June 22, 2015

Backcountry Bartender: Stanley Flask, Shot-Glass Set

For slightly classier backcountry boozing, the Stanley Stainless Steel Shot Glass and Flask is an upgrade.

Written by Eric Lemke June 17, 2015

Bike Camping Gear Made, Tested In America

Five days and 300 miles across Northern California and the mountains of Big Sur put this American-made bicycle camping gear to the test.

Written by Patrick Murphy June 10, 2015

Solar Cooker: GoSun Stove Bakes Food With Sunshine

Cook food with the sun — that’s the basic premise of GoSun Stove,

Written by Stephen Regenold June 05, 2015

UNEEK Review: Footwear ‘Made Of Cord’ Put To Test

Made with an upper of cord, KEEN is hoping for another unexpected hit with the UNEEK, a sandal/shoe new this spring.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 04, 2015

‘Dual-Chamber’ Design: Best Camp Pad of 2015

Sea To Summit’s Comfort Plus sleeping pad is among the finest we have ever reviewed.

Written by Sean McCoy & Steve Graepel June 03, 2015

‘Raw Denim’ Bike Jeans

Off the bike, the jeans appear to be workaday pants. The raw denim is stiffer out of the box but it works to a precise…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 02, 2015

‘Indian River’ Jackknife: Traditional Look, Modern Metal

The Northwoods Knives Indian River Jack looks like it fell off a time machine from the 1930s. But its steel is cutting edge.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene June 01, 2015

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

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