Reviews

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 GJ Staff 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 Sean McCoy 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 GJ Staff 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 GJ Staff 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

First Look: Thermo-Mold the Tecnica Forge Trekking Boot

The Tecnica Forge will be the first thermo-moldable hiking boot when it hits the market Spring 2018. But its innovations don’t stop there.

Written by Sean McCoy July 21, 2017

The Future Of Road Bikes? Strada 3T Reveal

The 3T Strada is the bike of the the future, here today.

Written by Tom Puzak July 18, 2017

First Look: Insole Giant ‘Superfeet’ Jumps Into Shoe Market

After 40 years, Superfeet—the brand renowned for insoles—decides to launch a shoe of its own.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 17, 2017

Refinement Embodied: Spyderco Chaparral Review

A unique handle material, super thin grind, and great steel combine to make the Spyderco Chaparral one of the best EDC knives on the market,…

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene July 14, 2017

Mega Size, Warmth, & Comfort: Exped ‘MegaMat’

Designed for car campers, Exped made a sleeping pad you will dream about while fast asleep on it.

Written by GJ Staff July 04, 2017

Pro-Level Trail Shoe, Affordable Price: Salomon Sense Ride Review

The Salomon Sense Ride borrows specs from the elite S-Lab line for a familiar shoe that meets most trail running needs but doesn’t break the…

Written by Steve Graepel June 30, 2017

YETI’s Latest Innovation Is… A Bucket?!

Those of you who honestly, truly, never-ever use a bucket should feel free to skip this article and carry on with your bucketless life. But…

Written by Sean McCoy June 29, 2017

YETI Enters New Market: Meet the ‘Panga’ Submersible Duffel

Best known for high-end coolers, YETI just announced its first non-insulated product, the Panga Duffle.

Written by Sean McCoy June 29, 2017

First KEEN Boot For Women: Terradora Put To Test

KEEN’s debut hiking boot specifically for women is lightweight and looks good. We tested a pair on the trail and around town.

Written by GJ Staff June 27, 2017

Boot Up: Waterproof ‘Nucleo’ High GTX Review

Aggressive tech in an unassuming package, La Sportiva Nucleo boots are waterproof and stocked with upgrades for mountains and trails.

Written by GJ Staff June 27, 2017

Put Your Wet Gear In A ‘Gili’ Bag And Let It Breathe

The Gili Bag is made from recycled material in Colorado and lets your wet gear breathe.

Written by Sean McCoy June 20, 2017

Big, Burly, Budget: Ontario ‘RAT’ Knife Review

The Ontario RAT Model 1 folding knife packs a lot of utility into a budget-friendly package.

Written by GJ Staff June 19, 2017

Camp Like An Aussie: Canvas ‘Swag’ Tent Review

Recently landing into the US camping market, Australia’s popular Swag bivvy takes a different approach to traditional tent setups. We tested the Outback Swags sleep…

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 14, 2017