Reviews

First Look: Powerful Pedaling With Defiant ‘Fat Electric’ Bike

Fat tires and a powerful electric-assist motor make this bike one of a kind.

Written by Nate Mitka June 12, 2017

Practice Yoga & Paddle Whitewater: Hala Asana SUP Review

Designed with yoga in mind, the Hala Asana performs surprisingly well from flatwater to whitewater.

Written by GJ Staff June 09, 2017

Solo Stove Review: Better Bonfire Without the Smoke

Backyard bonfires are awesome. Smoke? Not so much. The Solo Stove Bonfire gives lots of heat, with a whole lot less fumes.

Written by Sean McCoy June 07, 2017

Sleeping Bag Review: Nemo ‘Thermal Gills’ Vent Heat

A built-for-women sleeping bag has innovations to increase comfort, breathability, and water resistance.

Written by GJ Staff June 07, 2017

’80s Light Hiker Reinvigorated: Jag Boot Review

Danner’s Jag boots are back after a 30-year hiatus. We tested them on the trail and around town for our review.

Written by Jake Ferguson June 05, 2017

TSA Compliant Tools: Gerber Dime Travel Vs. Leatherman Style PS

We put two travel-friendly multi-tools to the test. Here, the Leatherman Style PS takes on the Gerber Dime Travel.

Written by GJ Staff June 05, 2017

Italy’s Cutting Edge: Giant Mouse GM2 Knife Review

Italy’s Giant Mouse crafts superior blades from top-end steel. We put the GM2 to the test.

Written by Anthony Sculimbrene June 05, 2017

Rough Rubber: Michelin 2017 MTB Tire Review

Michelin unveils a fresh line of MTB tires for 2017. Our editor put the new rubber to the test along California race courses and Minnesota…

Written by Tom Puzak June 02, 2017

First Look: Zenbivy Sleeping System for ‘Side Sleepers’

The Zenbivy is a new take on the traditional sleeping bag intended to enhance comfort for side sleepers. We put it to the test for…

Written by Sean McCoy June 01, 2017

Ride With Confidence: Lumos Light-Up Helmet Review

Sixty built-in LEDs, head- and taillights, turn signals, and automatic brake lights — the Lumos helmet radically changed how I feel riding at night.

Written by Nate Mitka June 01, 2017

Camp To Kitchen: Patagonia Provisions Becoming ‘Everyday Food’

Patagonia Provisions may look like backpacking food, but the tasty offerings are at home on the trail and the dining room table.

Written by Nate Mitka May 31, 2017

First Look: Altra’s ‘Goldilocks’ Trail Runner

The Altra Timp hits a middle ground between the brand’s minimal and super-cushy trail running offerings. In early runs, our editor found it just right.

Written by Sean McCoy May 25, 2017

Bike Touring: Gear Test For 750 Road Miles (so far)

Biking across the United States and picking up trash along the way is tough on gear. Packing It Out shares the four things they use…

Written by GJ Staff May 23, 2017

First Look: Thule ‘Chariot Cross’ Modular Stroller

Built with compatibility for multiple outdoor sports, Thule evolves its Chariot line for 2017. The premium stroller allows multi-sport use, from running and cycling to…

Written by Chelsey Magness May 23, 2017

Toothy, Sharp, Tough: ‘Ultimate Tool’ Is Hybrid Knife

A hybrid knife, the Ultimate Tool has serrated teeth on one edge, a straight blade on the other.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 23, 2017

Crack Open A Cold One… Of Wine, That Is

Safe to pack into the backcountry and easy to stow in a bag, canned wine is elbowing its way into the camping-friendly booze market.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 19, 2017

The 10 Best New Rock Climbing Shoes: Review

Want the best climbing shoes you can buy? Months of testing 2017’s new rock climbing shoes from La Sportiva, Evolv, Butora, Fiveten, and Tenaya went…

Written by Nate Mitka May 18, 2017

Learn To Slackline With YogaSlackers Beginner Kit

The eLine Slackline kit from YogaSlackers aims at beginners by ditching the ratchet in exchange for a simple friction setup.

Written by Nate Mitka May 17, 2017

Merrell’s ‘Skeleton-Inspired Lugs’ Grip Slick Trails

The Agility Peak Flex trail running shoes excel in rocky, slick, or muddy trails. We tested them more than 100 miles for this initial review.

Written by Nate Mitka May 17, 2017

Full Squish: Loving Cannondale’s ‘Bad Habit’ Mountain Bike

The Cannondale Bad Habit 1: Just as addictive as it sounds.

Written by Sean McCoy May 16, 2017

Off-Road Test: The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2

The 2018 Chevy Colorado ZR2 is ready to rock crawl right from the showroom floor. Our contributor took it for a desert test drive for…

Written by Bryon Dorr May 15, 2017

How Specialized Changed My Opinion On E-Bikes

The Turbo Levo FSR mountain bike is kind of like a jet ski. Ya just can’t help but smile when you’re on it. Our contributor…

Written by GJ Staff May 12, 2017

Mega-Plush: ‘LaidBack Pad’ Is Car Camper’s Dream

Car campers take note: You can expect to sleep great on the LaidBack Pad. But don’t expect to free up trunk space, or money for…

Written by Nate Mitka May 12, 2017

Testing The Lightest MTB Shoe In The World

At $400 a pair, this pro-level MTB shoe from Specialized costs about $21 an ounce.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 10, 2017

Battle Tested: Patagonia’s Rio Gallegos Waders

I’ve spent a couple hundred days in the Patagonia Rio Gallegos Wader while fishing some of the most demanding water in the Pacific Northwest, and…

Written by GJ Staff May 03, 2017

Osprey Talon 22 Backpack Review: A 3-Year Test

Hiking, biking, and ice climbing: Osprey’s Talon 22 is a jack-of-all-trades pack. We tested it through 3 years of dusty, thorny, sometimes muddy archaeological expeditions.

Written by GJ Staff April 28, 2017