Reviews

This Electric Chainsaw Is My Must-Carry Trail Maintenance Tool

You might not think you need this electric chainsaw, but you’re wrong. Stash the Greenworks GS 110 in your pack, and you’ll clear trail with…

Written by GJ Staff August 16, 2019

Smith Caravan MAG Sunglasses Review: Switch Lenses Quick

Push a lever to drop out one set of lenses, install a new set, and you’re ready to go. The Smith Caravan MAG is a…

Written by Sean McCoy August 15, 2019

Lightest Insulated Water Bottle: Hydro Flask Launches Titanium ‘Ultralight’ Trail Series

Coffee-loving hikers take note: Hydro Flask has the ‘lightest weight vacuum-insulated bottle currently on the market.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 15, 2019

Spyderco Native Chief Review: Burly Lockback Light in Pocket

The new-for-2019 Spyderco Native Chief is a hard-use folding knife with a big blade that nearly disappears into a hip pocket.

Written by Sean McCoy August 14, 2019

The Most Packable Kayak: Meet the Oru Inlet

Oru is shaking up the boating world with the release of the lightest, most packable, least expensive folding kayak. It easily fits in your trunk…

Written by Mallory Paige August 13, 2019

Boreal Dharma Review: All-Around Climbing Shoe With an Amazing Fit

A great fit and incredible heel round out a high-performance, all-around sport climbing shoe.

Written by Seiji Ishii August 08, 2019

Patagonia ‘High Endurance’ Trail-Running Kit Review: First Look

Designed for big elevation and temperature changes, this kit is perfect for big missions in the alpine — but maybe not for everyone.

Written by GJ Staff August 03, 2019

Yeti SB140 Review:  The SB5 Grows Up and Is Ready to Rip

The Yeti SB140 fills a niche as a well-rounded 27.5-inch bike that can do it all with a penchant for downhill. The SB140 impressed our…

Written by Berne Broudy August 01, 2019

Beal Birdie Review: A New Device for Assisted-Braking Belay

With the Birdie, Beal delivers a compact and aggressively priced assisted-braking belay device.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 24, 2019

Altra Vanish XC Review: Fast Off-Road Racer

A new spikeless cross-country shoe from Altra hits the trifecta of performance, comfort, and speed. The company punts on subtle (but effective) design tweaks to…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 24, 2019

La Sportiva Testarossa 2.0 Review: An Aggressive Shoe for Steep Climbing

The La Sportiva Testarossa was one of the first aggressive rock shoes. With the 2.0 version, it gets a complete makeover.

Written by Sean McCoy July 23, 2019

Swell Watercraft Scupper 14: Sit-On-Top Kayak Evolved

The man who brought the sit-on-top kayak to market has started a new brand: Swell Watercraft. The result is the among the best-designed sit-on-top kayaks…

Written by GJ Staff July 19, 2019

A $7,000 Mountain Bike for an 8-Year-Old?! Meet MeekBoyz

Built for young riders with big talent, these carbon-fiber downhill kids’ mountain bikes are downright drool-worthy.

Written by GJ Staff July 18, 2019

Used & Abused Shoes: Raidlight Responsiv Dynamic Crushes Gnarliest Trails

From 24-hour mountain relays up mud-caked slopes to dusty weekend trail runs, the Raidlight Responsiv Dynamic shoes take it all in stride.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 27, 2019

Spyderco Endela Review: A ‘Just Right’ Compromise Between 2 Great Models

The Spyderco Endela marries two of the brand’s most popular models for a true display of function over form.

Written by GJ Staff June 18, 2019

Osprey Exos 58 Review: Popular Lightweight Backpack Gets Better

The Osprey Exos 58 is a capable, multiday, framed backpack nearly as light as many frameless models. We put it to the test for this…

Written by Seiji Ishii June 13, 2019

Yvon Chouinard’s ‘Some Stories’ Book Review: A Call to Action

Yvon Chouinard’s latest book, ‘Some Stories,’ tells the tale of a lifelong generalist both in work and play. And it ends with a strong call…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri June 12, 2019

Tecnica ‘Origin’ Review: The 1st Moldable Trail-Running Shoe Tested

Ski boot company Tecnica expands into mountain running with a thermo-moldable trail-running shoe. We got a first look review of the Origin.

Written by GJ Staff June 12, 2019

Peak Design Travel Tripod Lives Up to the Hype: Review

The Travel Tripod from Peak Design is blowing up Kickstarter. Amassing more than $6 million is no easy feat, but we think it deserves the…

Written by GJ Staff June 07, 2019

The Future of Tailgates: GMC MultiPro Review

Step in easier, secure longer items, or use it as a standing desk — the next generation of tailgates has arrived.

Written by GJ Staff June 05, 2019

Magnetic Pocket Knife: Leatherman Expands ‘FREE’ Line

Leatherman hopes to repeat the success its new ‘FREE’ technology brought to the iconic pliers-based multi-tool — now in pocket knives.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 05, 2019

Review: RovR 45 Cooler With ‘All-Terrain’ Wheels

Cooler brand RovR Products has released its smallest offering to date, the RollR 45. We took the all-terrain RollR on pavement, gravel, grass, sand, and…

Written by Alex Kirk June 04, 2019

QAD Integrate MX Rest for Mathews Archery: Review

Designed for pinpoint accuracy and easy tuning, the Integrate MX gives performance worth the price for Matthews Archery bows.

Written by GJ Staff June 04, 2019

100 Miles, No Chafe: Salomon Makes My Favorite Trail Running Vest

The Salomon Advanced Skin 12 Set is a remarkably comfortable vest that carries plenty of gear for long ultramarathons. I carried it through the Leadville…

Written by Sean McCoy June 04, 2019

NEMO Switchback Ultralight Sleeping Pad Review: New Take on Classic Design

NEMO challenges the gold standard in ultralight sleeping pads with the Switchback Ultralight Sleeping Pad. Is the Switchback better than the Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol?

Written by Chelsey Magness June 03, 2019

Anti-Wobble Bike Rack? RockyMounts SplitRail LS Review

The RockyMounts SplitRail LS is a svelte, no-frills platform hitch rack for your bikes. In our review, the bikes didn’t budge an inch on windy…

Written by Nate Mitka May 28, 2019

ENO SkyLoft Hammock Review: No More Taco With Lay-Flat Design

Eagles Nest Outfitters helped usher in the light and packable parachute hammock craze nearly 20 years ago. The latest offering has collapsible spreader bars to…

Written by GJ Staff May 28, 2019

Deuter Speed Lite Daypack Review: Forget About the Weight

Well-positioned padding, honeycomb foam, and a pliable Delrin frame make it feel like there’s next to nothing in the Deuter Speed Lite daypack. We tested the…

Written by Seiji Ishii May 23, 2019