36 Hours at the New Snow Peak Campfield, a Dream PNW Campground Compound
A first hand look at the Japanese outfitter's debut North American campground, featuring campsite and micro cabin rentals, an onsen-like spa & more
Reviews
02 / 02
Trying Smith's 3D Printed Ski & Snowboard Goggles to See If They're Worth the Hype
A hands-on test of Smith's recently expanded line of custom-made, 3D printed goggles with the Squad and Squad XL
Redwood Outdoors Sauna Review: What It’s Like to Build a DIY Backyard Sauna
First hand experience of what it’s like to build a Thermowood Mini-Cube 2-Person Sauna in my backyard in coastal Maine.
Testing Out Super Pacific's X1 Switchback Truck Tent for 48 Hours
A hands-on look at the dual truck topper-and-tent taking the camp loving world by storm
Kane's Revive Recovery Shoe Is Foam Footwear Made to Keep You Going
After a month of testing, we dive into the pros and cons of the Kane Revive, the bio-based "active recovery shoe" leading the category
Testing the All-New VEJA Hiking Shoe in New York's Catskill Mountains
The trendy Parisian sneaker brand made a hiking shoe, so we took it to the Catskills to see how it fares on the trails north of NYC
Danner Reintroduces Its Best-Selling Mountain 60 Boot, Newly Recraftable
Newly redesigned to be resoled and recrafted, this modern hiker with deep PNW roots is now ready for even more long days on the trail and around town
This Hunting GPS Is Actually Really Great for Adventuring With Your Dog
Our reviewer doesn't hunt but Garmin's dog GPS has become crucial for hiking, mountain biking, and splitboarding with his dog Remy
The Best Winter Wetsuit Is From a Tiny Brand You've Never Heard Of
The small San Francisco brand uses Japanese Yamamoto neoprene to cut weight & improve warmth—here's how their 5/4/3 suit tested in icy waters near NYC
This Lightweight Puffer Jacket Is Light, Warm & Sustainable—Thanks to Alpacas
A new alternative to down insulation made from alpaca fiber makes this puffy jacket from the small Peru-based brand function at the top of its class
Patagonia's Sleeping Bags Look Weird for a Few Very Good Reasons
Inspired by a prototype founder Yvon Chouinard made himself 50 years ago, this odd duck of a down bag shows promise in a "new" category for the brand
The Loki Icarus Is a Rare Truck Camper Built to Handle Winter Adventures
Most truck campers aren't weatherized for winter use, but premium insulation and hybrid heating make Loki's Icarus primed all-season exploration
onX Backcountry GPS App Review: Off-Trail Navigating in Big Sky Wilderness
Testing the new navigational tool in Montana for an intimate look at its 3D mapping and wayfinding features, info on trails and public lands, and more
Tested: Arc'teryx Ski Pants Provide Comfort Through an Unpredictable Vermont Winter
These windproof, water-resistant, breathable softshell ski pants promise to go uphill and downhill in any condition, so we found out for ourselves
Hands On with Nixon's New JJF Camera Bag
Finally, a camera bag you'll actually want to carry around