Technology

The Perfect Travel Watch? VAER G2 Meridian Is a Beautiful Beater

Handsome enough for a formal dinner, rugged enough for the outdoors, and affordable enough not to care, the Vaer G2 Meridian is an ideal watch…

Written by Sean McCoy January 10, 2025

HMD OffGrid Connects Your Phone to Satellites, Even in Backcountry

With the ability to send emergency texts from anywhere in the U.S., HMD’s accessory could compete with similar services from Google and Apple.

Written by Andrew McLemore January 09, 2025

Flashlight Like Few Others Has ‘Digital Zoom’: Fenix LD45R Review

The Fenix LD45R’s digital zoom is a rare feature that adjusts the flashlight’s beam with a moving bezel or lens.

Written by Sean McCoy January 03, 2025

The Best Camera Tripods of 2025

We tested the best camera tripods from Peak Design, Gitzo, Vanguard, and more to help you find the best option for your needs and budget.

Written by Ryan Kempfer and Chris Kassar December 27, 2024

Portable and Potent, This Power Station Keeps Us Juiced: Anker Solix C1000 Review

Versatile, expandable, and, frankly, adorable, the Anker Solix C1000 sits high above the power station fray. Nothing else comes close for your money.

Written by Karuna Eberl December 26, 2024

The Best Field Watches of 2024

Field watches can get dirty, be thrown around, and adventure outside with you. And you don’t have to charge them! This list highlights affordable field…

Written by Sean McCoy December 17, 2024

The Best Bike Computers of 2025

We tested the top models from Garmin, Wahoo, Lezyne, and more to find the best bike computers for all riders.

Written by Paul Mandell, Bennett Shane and Seiji Ishii December 13, 2024

Practical Field Watch, Priced to Use: Timex Expedition North GMT Automatic Review

The Timex Expedition North GMT Titanium Automatic reviewed as durable, easy to read, and affordable for a tough automatic watch.

Written by Sean McCoy December 09, 2024

OneWheel Pint S Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Crashy

OneWheel’s upgraded entry-level model offers an off-road tire and higher speeds. At its best, riding the Pint S is a sublime experience — but there’s…

Written by Andrew McLemore December 04, 2024

$75 Smartwatch Provides the Basics, Not Much More: Armitron Quantum Review

The Armitron Quantum smartwatch offers loads of features similar to a Fitbit. Unfortunately, the data is unreliable and the user experience needs some work.

Written by Andrew McLemore December 02, 2024

GoPro HERO13 Review: Cinema-Quality Features and a Few Frustrations

GoPro packs in some awesome features you can’t find on previous models. But you’ll want to make note of a couple of drawbacks.

Written by Nate Mitka November 29, 2024

The Best Headphones of 2024

Good headphones whisk you into your own private soundscape. We tested some of the most impressive headphones, including options from Sony, Focal, and more!

Written by Scott Tharler November 26, 2024

A Raving Experience at Concerts: WANDRD Rogue Sling 9L Review

Rain, Purple Rains, spilled drinks, and pushing through thick, stubborn concert crowds were no match for the WANDRD Rogue Sling bag.

Written by Katelyn Clement November 18, 2024

The Best Portable Car Jumpstarters of 2025

We’ve outlined the best portable car jumpstarters available. Let’s get started and find the one that serves your needs.

Written by Derek Mau November 13, 2024

The Best Portable Solar Chargers of 2024

Portable solar chargers juice up devices off the grid and on the go. We tested the leading portable solar chargers to find the best of…

Written by Scott Tharler November 13, 2024

The Best GPS Watches of 2024

GPS watches can aid training, keep you on the right trail, and more. Here are our favorites from Garmin, Suunto, and more!

Written by Will Porter November 12, 2024

The Best Wireless Earbuds Under $50 of 2024

You don’t have to shell out hundreds of bucks for quality earbuds. Read on for the best wireless earbuds under $50 from JLab, Skullcandy, and…

Written by Josh Wussow and Tim Newcomb November 11, 2024

The Best Headlamps of 2025

We tested the best headlamps of 2024 with options for every budget. Top picks include BioLite, Black Diamond, and more!

Written by Nicole Qualtieri and Sean McCoy November 11, 2024

The Best Dive Watches of 2025

We tested the best dive watches of 2025 with options for every budget. Top picks include Citizen, Seiko, and more.

Written by Josh Wussow and Sean McCoy November 05, 2024

The Best Portable Bluetooth Speakers of 2024

We tested the leading portable Bluetooth speakers to find the best, including options from Sony, JBL, and more!

Written by Scott Tharler November 05, 2024

Battery Life-Leader: Coros Aims for New Title With Latest Pace Pro

The GPS sports watch brand known for absurd battery life is now going for ‘lightspeed’ — that’s processing speed with a brilliantly bright new display.

Written by Craig Randall November 01, 2024

The Best Smartwatches of 2024

We tested smartwatches from Apple, Samsung, Google, and more to find the best options for every user.

Written by Raymond Wong October 29, 2024

The Best Running Headphones of 2024

We tested and ranked the best running headphones of 2024, including pairs from Beats, SoundCore, and JBL.

Written by Sam Anderson October 28, 2024

Outdoor Photo Clinic Seeks 6 Aspiring Shooters From Underrepresented Groups

This year’s Open Aperture photo clinic, scheduled for April 2025, marks the program’s first focus on snowsports.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 25, 2024

One-Dollar Timex: Limited-Edition Timepiece Celebrates 170 Years

A watch so famous, Mark Twain ordered two! The Waterbury tribute watch will go on sale for just $1!

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 22, 2024

The Best Mountain Bike Lights of 2025

We tested mountain bike lights from top brands like Outbound Lighting, Niterider, Exposure, Knog, and more to find the best options to light your way…

Written by Chelsey Magness, Jason Magness and Paul Clauss October 18, 2024