Reviews

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

ENO Lounger DL: Hammock Comfort In A Camp Chair

ENO’s latest lounger stands on its own. And boy, it feels nice.

Written by Bryon Dorr April 26, 2017

First Look: Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR

A next-generation outdoors/exercise watch, the Spartan Sport Wrist HR is a 24/7 activity tracker with a built-in heart rate monitor and GPS.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 26, 2017

Lightweight, Photochromic: ‘Fyre’ Cycling Glasses Review

From noon to night, the 2017 line of Ryders ‘Fyre’ cycling glasses pack a lot of features into an all-conditions, anytime lens. And the price…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 25, 2017

Get Whittling Basics With NEMO Spoon Shaper Kit

Ready, set, whittle! Everything you need to saw, shape, and craft your own spoons all rolls up into the latest offering from NEMO.

Written by Nate Mitka April 24, 2017

Technical Trousers: Western Rise ‘Camp Pants’ Review

Compared to my typical pants choice (Dickies, Carhartts, Mountain Khakis) the Granite Camp Pants save weight and are a more versatile outdoors option.

Written by GJ Staff April 21, 2017

Altra’s First ‘Smart Shoe’ Will Change The Way You Run

Years in development, Utah-based Altra adds a set of sensors to one of its flagship shoes. We ran 40 miles for a first review.

Written by Sean McCoy April 20, 2017

Fire On The Inside: Ghillie Camping Kettle Boils Water Fast

Fill it with water. Now, light a fire inside. Ghillie Camping kettles have a hollow core to hold a water-boiling inferno.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 18, 2017

Victorinox Rambler: Swiss Army EDC

With its compact size and ample skillset, the Victorinox Rambler is perfect for lovers of the original Swiss Army Classic who want a little extra…

Written by GJ Staff April 17, 2017

First Look: SCARPA Maestrale RS 2017 AT Ski Boot

Over many years, skiers testing the Scarpa Maestrale found it a worthy backcountry ski boot. For 2017-18, it gets a whole lot better.

Written by Sean McCoy April 14, 2017

No Hood, No Zipper: Feathered Friends Vireo Sleeping Bag

Feathered Friends Vireo is a minimally featured sleeping bag for gram counters. It weighs less than a pound.

Written by Steve Graepel April 13, 2017

Tested: Ultralight Anfibio ‘Alpha XC’ Packraft

The German company Anfibio Packrafting Store brings a new line of ultralight boats to market. We put the new Delta XC to the test bikerafting…

Written by Steve Graepel April 06, 2017

YETI Hopper Two 30: A Good Cooler Gets Better

We reviewed the Hopper 30 — YETI’s second iteration of its famed soft-sided cooler. It comes with upgrades to thermal performance and accessibility, all the…

Written by Nate Mitka April 04, 2017

First Look: REI’s New ‘Co-Op Cycles’ Tested

A fresh look, updated specs, and an entirely different marketing approach went into REI’s Co-Op Cycles launch. The brand hopes the new identity will finally…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 04, 2017