The 10 Best Camping Lanterns of 2020
Whether heading into the backcountry or lighting up the night car camping, we’ve found the best camping lanterns for every use and budget.
Free Gear Friday: ZOLEO Satellite Communicator Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive a ZOLEO global satellite communicator plus 3 months of unlimited service!
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G-SHOCK to the Heart: A Fitness Watch Gets Rugged
For the first time, G-SHOCK includes a heart-rate monitor and GPS. Meet the connected G-SHOCK MOVE, the GBDH1000.
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ZOLEO Makes an Everyday Satellite Communicator, Emojis and All
With many satellite communicators on the market, ZOLEO is a new player that offers unique versatility.
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Why the Apple Watch May Be Your Next Fitness Tracker
The Apple Watch Series 5 is much more than an everyday companion to your iPhone. The new offering from Apple adds updates that bring joy to fitness junkies looking for an upgrade.
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Top Gear Picks From Alaskan Heli-Ski Guides
The mountains are calling and, damn, that deep powder in the Alaskan mountain ranges sure does call the loudest.
More Comfortable Lumens: BioLite HeadLamp 200 Review
BioLite gave up some lumens with its new headlamp, the HeadLamp 200, in exchange for a lighting source so light and comfortable you’ll forget you’re wearing it.
Casio Pro Trek PRT-B50 Watch Review: Plastic Powerhouse
The Casio Pro Trek PRT-B50 packs a ton of utility — including an altimeter, barometer, and compass — into a very affordable watch.
PowerWatch Series 2 Review: GPS Watch Makes Its Own Electricity
Smartwatches are so intelligent they tell you when they need more juice. The PowerWatch is so smart it generates its own electricity.
Gear Fail: The Fi Collar Broke, My Dog Got Loose
My dog snapped the leash attachment ring on her Fi Smart Collar less than 3 months after I got it. So I spoke with Fi to get to the bottom of it.
Google Enters Wearable Device Market, Buys Fitbit
Today, Google announced it would acquire Fitbit, a fitness tracker brand valued at $2.1 billion.
Free Gear Fridays: One Eleven Field Watch Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive a Field Watch from One Eleven!
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SPOT X Sat-Com Now Compatible With Smartphones, Bluetooth
The SPOT X satellite communicator came out last year as SPOT’s answer to a two-way satellite communication device. Now, the device adds Bluetooth compatibility for easier typing on your smartphone.
Free Gear Fridays: Polar Ignite Fitness Watch Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive an Ignite Fitness Watch from Polar!
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Higher Caliber: Seiko Watches Relaunches the Seiko 5 Sports Lineup
More than 50 years after its introduction, Seiko has stunned the watch world with an update of its venerable 5 Series. This overhaul represents a significant upgrade of an activewear icon that debuted all the way back in 1963.
Free Gear Fridays: Casio Pro Trek WSD-F30 Smartwatch Giveaway
This week, one lucky winner will receive a Pro Trek WSD-F30 outdoor smartwatch!
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BioLite ‘No-Bounce’ Ultralight HeadLamp Review
BioLite says its first headlamp gives users a unique experience thanks to its superlight, comfortable design. We put it to the test and found it a capable camp companion.
Pocket Dump 2.0: Tim Leatherman’s Trouser Toolkit
Tim Leatherman carries an entire toolbox in his pockets. You have to see it.
Casio G-SHOCK Mudmaster and G-Lide Review: Watch Abuse Edition
Two timepieces from Casio’s legendary G-SHOCK line, the smooth G-Lide and the down-and-dirty Mudmaster, go against the elements in this tough watch test.
Book Nerds: This Kindle Is My Favorite Piece of ‘Ultralight’ Gear
It stands 6 inches tall, weighs approximately 7 ounces, and fits over 30 books inside every bag I own. My Kindle is my most-utilized piece of lightweight gear.
Fitness Watch Special: Suunto Spartan Ultra 35% Off
The Suunto Spartan Ultra advanced GPS watch is made to monitor your every move — so you can improve.
Nite Ize Next-Gen Rechargeable Lights Banish Batteries From the Dump
Nite Ize rechargeable lights include safety lights for all occasions — from everyday efforts to athletic pursuits.
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Leave Phone at Home: Garmin vívoactive 3 Goes 4G
Garmin’s latest GPS smartwatch, the vívoactive 3 Music (Verizon), even senses a crash and notifies emergency contacts — no phone needed.
Seiko’s Excellent, Affordable Dive Watches Are $200 Off
If you’re in the market for a dive watch, you can pick up a Seiko at far below MSRP right now on Amazon.
Somewear Global Hotspot Review: Simple Off-Grid Assistance
Forgoing all the fancy extras, Somewear relies heavily on users’ phones to power its wearable hotspot. But does that ease of use make for reliability headaches? We put the app-based satellite communicator to the test.
Flashlights: Tips to Pick a Top Torch
Flashlights run the gamut of price and quality. Here, we break down how to choose a flashlight, including best flashlight LEDs, batteries, designs, and more.
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‘Drink Now’ Tech Mug Means Coffee’s Never Too Hot
Travel mug brand BURNOUT is using space tech to keep fluids like coffee at their optimal — or most drinkable — temperature.
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Dog Helps Owner Trigger First SPOT X SOS Call
Someone had to be the first to initiate a rescue with the new SPOT X two-way communication and navigation device. Darrel Comeau just never thought it would be him — or his dogs.
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Hard Charging: Jaybird Releases Tarah Pro Wireless Headphones
Jaybird releases its most elite sport headphone to date: the Tarah Pro. The rugged yet lightweight Tarah Pro is the first in the company’s new professional series. We tested them for this first look review.
Mold-Perfect Fit: Decibullz Launches Sub-$200 Wireless Earphones
With safety features for outdoor enthusiasts, remoldable custom fit, and no dangling wires, the Decibullz Black Diamond earphones claim to be an industry first that almost anyone can afford.
Garmin Instinct: Rugged Smartwatch for Under $300
Military-grade durability, a suite of fitness tracking, and enough built-in tools to venture far off the beaten path give the Garmin Instinct smartwatch some impressive outdoor chops.
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