Travel Backpack
Essential Backcountry Gear: What You Need for Off-Grid Adventures
Venturing into the backcountry offers a unique opportunity to disconnect from the hustle of daily life and immerse yourself in nature. However, to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, having...
Winter Wonderland: Best Gear for Cold Weather Expeditions
Winter offers a unique and enchanting landscape for outdoor enthusiasts, but it also presents specific challenges that require careful preparation and the right gear. Whether you’re planning to hike through...
Lightweight Backpacking Gear: Travel Farther with Less
Backpacking is one of the most rewarding ways to explore the great outdoors, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature while carrying everything you need on your back. However, the...
Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2024
Once a niche segment of backpacking, ultralight (UL) gear is gaining traction among outdoor enthusiasts who want to travel faster and farther with less weight on their back. Nowadays, there...
Osprey Exos 58 Backpack Review
Comfort/FitThe Exos 58 provides good overall comfort for an ultra-light pack and performs well when carrying loads under 30 pounds. The padding on the Exos 58 is much better than...
The Mission Workshop Radian Travel Pack: Embrace Versatility with its Roll-Top Closure Design
Designed to Navigate Any Environment The Mission Workshop Radian travel pack is designed to seamlessly transition through almost any environment with all the gear required for longer journeys. The clever...
Apparel
Cabela’s Women’s Premium Breathable Stockingfoot Fishing Waders Review
Inexpensive yet serviceable, these waders give occasional anglers an accessible way to get out on the water. Fit Cabela’s doesn’t offer these waders in multiple lengths, so the standard option...
Simms G3 Guide Wader Review
The Simms G3 Guide waders proved that they are, first and foremost, aptly named. They have the durability and functionality to serve anglers like guides who are on the water...
Simms Women’s G3 Guide Stockingfoot Waders Review
For 2018, Simms updated the fit and construction of its venerable G3 Guide waders to improve comfort and fit a broader range of body types. It’s still the gold standard...
Gore Element Windstopper Active Shell Zip-Off Lady Review
WEATHERSHEDDINGThe Gore ELEMENT Windstopper Active Shell Zip-Off Lady is a lightweight and very wind-resistant stretch shell that works in moderate to heavy wind. It is water-resistant and kept our tester...
Louis Garneau Torrent RTR Review
WeathersheddingThe Extenz membrane, reinforced sealed seams, and waterproof zippers on the Torrent, provided acceptable protection against wet conditions. Some small drawbacks were its ability to resist wind and protect against...
Pearl Izumi MTB WRX Review
WeathersheddingThe Pearl Izumi WxB fabric of the MTB WRX Jacket stood up on par with others in the test admirably. In a ride with a steady rain of over an...
Footwear
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Hiking Boots
When it comes to hiking, your footwear is arguably the most critical piece of gear you’ll invest in. The right hiking boots can make the difference between an enjoyable trek...
Winter Wonderland: Best Gear for Cold Weather Expeditions
Winter offers a unique and enchanting landscape for outdoor enthusiasts, but it also presents specific challenges that require careful preparation and the right gear. Whether you’re planning to hike through...
The Best Rock Climbing Shoes of 2024: A Comprehensive Review
Rock climbing is a sport that demands not only physical strength and mental resilience but also the right gear. Among the most critical pieces of equipment are rock climbing shoes....
Best Hiking Sandals of 2024
When it comes to hiking in warm weather or traversing water crossings, having the right footwear is essential. Hiking sandals offer a lightweight and breathable alternative to traditional hiking boots,...
Best Trail Running Shoes of 2024
Trail running is a thrilling and challenging sport that requires the right footwear to tackle rugged terrains and unpredictable trails. As the year 2024 brings advancements in trail running shoe...
Lowa Renegade GTX Lo Review
Stability For such a low profile shoe, the Renegade has deceivingly solid stability. It comes standard with a Vibram outsole that grips rock well when scrambling. The specific type of...
Hiking & Camping
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Hiking Boots
When it comes to hiking, your footwear is arguably the most critical piece of gear you’ll invest in. The right hiking boots can make the difference between an enjoyable trek...
Top 10 Must-Have Camping Gear for Your Next Adventure
Camping is a timeless way to escape the daily grind, immerse yourself in nature, and bond with friends and family. However, the success of your camping trip often hinges on...
Camping in Comfort: The Best Gear for a Cozy Outdoor Experience
Camping is a wonderful way to reconnect with nature, but comfort should never take a backseat to adventure. With the right gear, you can enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing...
The Ultimate Guide to Family Camping: Tips and Gear for a Memorable Adventure
Camping is a fantastic way for families to bond, explore the great outdoors, and create lasting memories. However, organizing a family camping trip requires careful planning and the right gear...
Sustainable Camping: Eco-Friendly Practices for the Modern Camper
As the world becomes increasingly aware of environmental issues, the concept of sustainable camping has gained significant traction. Campers are now looking for ways to enjoy the great outdoors while...
Camping with Kids: Tips for a Fun and Successful Family Adventure
Camping is a fantastic way for families to bond, explore nature, and create lasting memories. However, taking kids camping can present unique challenges that require careful planning and preparation. This...
Climbing
Black Diamond Vapor Review
ComfortThe Black Diamond Vapor is one of most comfortable helmets tested and received rave reviews from a variety of testers for its comfort. A key contributor to the Vapor’s comfort...
Best Big Wall Climbing Harness: Comfort and Safety for the Vertical World
Big wall climbing requires specialized gear that can withstand long hours of hanging, provide maximum comfort, and ensure safety in extreme conditions. Among the essential equipment, a reliable harness is...
Camp Speed 2.0 Review
ComfortThe Speed 2.0 is the latest update of C.A.M.P.’s popular Speed helmet. When the original Speed helmet came out it was the lightest helmet on the market but the new...
The North Face Cragaconda Review
Comfort/FitThe North Face Cragaconda is available in two sizes with the L/XL best for six-foot-tall users. The suspension is comprised of a HDPE frame sheet and two aluminum vertical stays,...
Black Diamond Pipe Dream 45 Backpack Review
Comfort/FitThe Black Diamond Pipe Dream 45 lacks any type of frame sheet or suspension stays, but the ¾” thick foam provides enough structure and cushion to remain comfortable with one...
Metolius Crag Station Review
Comfort/FitThe Metolius Crag Station is only available in one size, fitting 6-foot users of average climbing build. The dense foam in the back panel is the only suspension component, but...
Biking
Pearl Izumi P.R.O. Leader III Review
Stiffness-to-Weight/Power Transfer One of the aspects of the Pearl Izumi P.R.O. Leader III testers enjoyed the most was how thin the sole is, it puts your foot is closer to...
Specialized S-Works 6 Review
Stiffness-to-Weight/Power Transfer The Specialized S-Works 6 is among the stiffest shoes we tested. It is also light at 222 grams for a size 42 (7.3 ounces 10.5 U.S. size). Specialized’s...
Gore Element Windstopper Active Shell Zip-Off Lady Review
WEATHERSHEDDINGThe Gore ELEMENT Windstopper Active Shell Zip-Off Lady is a lightweight and very wind-resistant stretch shell that works in moderate to heavy wind. It is water-resistant and kept our tester...
Turner Flux 4.0 Review
Ride Quality Turner’s Flux Version 4 is an all carbon ride with an XC pedigree which shows up in the ride quality of this bike. The DW Link suspension seeks to...
Giro Empire VR90 Review
STIFFNESS/POWER TRANSFER Compared to some of the other shoes in this test, the Giro Empire V90 is nothing to write home about in terms of stiffness. However, just because it...
Yeti SB5.5 Review
RIDE QUALITYThe Yeti SB 5.5 has a lively feel with some of the best acceleration in the test. It was surprisingly nimble and agile at speed, allowing the rider to...
Hunting & Fishing
Cabela’s Women’s Premium Breathable Stockingfoot Fishing Waders Review
Inexpensive yet serviceable, these waders give occasional anglers an accessible way to get out on the water. Fit Cabela’s doesn’t offer these waders in multiple lengths, so the standard option...
Fishpond Delta Sling Pack Review
The Fishpond Delta Sling Pack is a large-capacity bag that combines the features of a sling and a waist pack with a unique (and very comfortable) storage solution. OrganizationShaped like...
Simms G3 Guide Wader Review
The Simms G3 Guide waders proved that they are, first and foremost, aptly named. They have the durability and functionality to serve anglers like guides who are on the water...
Ski & Snow
Jack Wolfskin Alpspitze Ski Apparel Review: Made For The Slopes
Right now, when it comes to ski apparel, the Jack Wolfskin brand is not too common of a name in North America. I honestly haven’t seen it all that much out...
Columbia OutDry EX Diamond Piste Jacket Review
Materials The Columbia OutDry EX Diamond Piste Jacket features new technology for fall 2018. It uses Omni Heat 3D lining which they tout as groundbreaking technology for its ability to...
AKOVA’s Kids’ Snow Gear: A Review of the Elevated Ski Collection
Embarking on a winter wonderland adventure, savvy parents understand the importance of outfitting their young skiers with gear that is both high-quality and cost-effective. Enter AKOVA, a brand that marries...
Patagonia Departer Review
Material The Patagonia Departer is a lightweight-2 layer Gore-Tex shell and can initially be mistaken for a rain layer rather than a snow jacket. The design is inspired from a...
Montec Arch Ski/Snowboard Pants Review
Over the last few years, there is one skiwear brand I’ve been noticing more and more all over the mountain. Montec, a relative newcomer from Sweden to the snow sports industry, has...
Stio Figment Jacket and Bib Review
As the snow blankets the Rockies and ski season kicks into high gear, my anticipation for those first exhilarating powder days matches my excitement to put the Stio Figment Jacket...
Travel
Think Tank Airport Roller Derby Camera Bag: Effortless Mobility for Your Photography Gear – An In-Depth Review
As their tagline suggests, Think Tank is the choice of many working professionals and has such a wide range of camera bags, cases, and accessories, that they really have something for everyone....
Mountainsmith Travel Duffel: Unleash Your Wanderlust with Style and Durability – A Comprehensive Review
The Mountainsmith Travel Duffel is a thoughtfully designed, rugged pack for lugging all your gear to the places you want it. The duffle has ample space, the obligatory isolated storage...
Thule Covert DSLR Rolltop Backpack: Seamlessly Blend Style and Functionality – An Extensive Review
When is comes to carrying around camera equipment there are many great options on the market. But when is comes to carrying camera equipment and extra personal gear, are there any...
